England’s Euro 2024 Victory: Earlier this week, we asked people to send messages about what an England victory in the final of Euro 2024 would mean to them. This victory would be the major tournament since 1966, following the Lionesses’n in the Women two years ago. Here is a selection of your heartfelt responses.
Family Stories: ‘He’ring My Mum Cheer the Team On Means the World
N’deem: My six-year-old son has gotten into football for the first time during this tournament. He has his England kit with his name on the back, and although his bedtime is usually at eight pm, we’ve decided we need to make a notable exception for him on Sunday and let him stay up to watch the final. We are backing England, and football is coming home on Sunday. Come on, you Lions, one more step away from glory!
Ben Priest: It will be the realization of generations of dreams. I, for one, will celebrate thoroughly with my family, but there will likely be tears in my eyes, seeing a gap next to me where my dad would have been. He gave me a passion for sport. It may just be a ball game, but what unites us makes it so unique. I’m pumping forth an outpouring of joy this nation hasn’t had in decades. I am proud of the boys; bring it home!
Jimmy: My brother and I went through all the emotions at the last Euros, falling one. He’s no longer. He’s nlHer’ddlongertely love to loveable to tell him we went a step further and did it!
Matt Fox: I have dreamed of having the chance to watch England win a major tournament in my lifetime, and with my family, since my three boys were very young. That dream might become reality at 17, 15, and 13. Special family memories. Good luck to the English team; we’ll be proud, whatever the outcome.
Andrew Steed: Winning would mean the world for several reasons. Firstly, I will see England win something in my lifetime. I was three years old in 166 and did not remember it. Secondly, my dad is very ill; it will be his last tournament. It will be a joy for him to see England win the Euros! Chatting about EngEngland’s story with him will be the best present ever.
George: I will be in Berlin at the game on Sunday night with my dad and brother. My dad went to his first E gland game in 1974, a 2-2 draw with Argentina, and has followed England through the highs and lows over the past three decades. For all those like my dad who have followed England worldwide and never gave up their faith, I hope they are rewarded with a special night on Sunday.
Simon: My dad lost his battle with cancer early this year, but before he went, he told me Saints would get promoted, and this England side was close to something special. If our boys can get over the line on Sunday, he’ll be up there, somewhere, grinning and wagging his finger at me. When Harry raises that trophy above his head, I will raise a glass to my old man. COME ON ENGLAND!
Sam: England winning would mean everything to me. My mum is very poor, and I cared for her through the pandemic. On June 21, the doctors said she was on end-of-life care. Watching the games in the care home with her and hearing her chuckle and cheer the team on means the world! One more game! Come on, lads!
Carl Wi kinson: back to the famous Hand of God that cheated us, I’ve supported England since I was nine. I’ve been going out of tournaments as a grown man and have always taken it personally over the years. I want to be part of the story for good reasons. I want to witness it once, with my dad and now my daughter. We are season pass holders for Hull City. Until now, my favorite football moment was being 2-0 up in an FA Cup final against Arsenal. England winning the field would surpass that.
James Peacock: I have followed England my whole life. I became more aware of tournament football with Euro 96, and I thought England always got to the semi-finals. How wrong I was, but I still loved England. I have great memories of watching England at Wembley with my dad. Now I am getting to watch Eng with my son. Whether or not they win the Euros, this England team will always be a hero. They have given us unforgettable memories. Thanks, lads!
Memorie of 1966: Bring Us Right Into the 21st Century
David Priestly: I remember sitting on my father in 1966, being inconsolable when Germany equalized near the end of standard time. I can still recall the happiness of Hurst scoring the fourth goal in extra time. I’vI’veen waiting for that feeling ever since. It has never felt more possible to lift a trophy than now. I would be so proud and emotional if we crossed the line on Sunday. It comes down to courage and belief. We are good enough. Br ng it home, England
Tristan Hughes: We could finally put 1966 to rest and bring us right into the 21st century as winners, inspiring more generations for years to come—just like the 1966 squad did for us.
Harry Long: Seeing England win Euro 2024 on Sunday would be something we members for the rest of our lives. Seeing these players, we idolize every week, winning something significant we haven’t done since 1966, which is the ultimate memory that will be etched into our souls forever. That aura, togetherness, and belief in never giving up would mean the world to us. We can do it on Sunday. We can beat Spain. ENGLAND EUROPEAN CHAMPI NS 2024! COME ON YOU THREE LIONS
John Pennington: At 71, I’ve all the good, bad, and sometimes ugly of English football. When I saw us win the World Cup in 1966 at 13, who could have thought it would be another 58 years before we had a real chance to bring the trophy home? There will be a bucket load of tears, and the sheer pride of being an England fan will shine through. We dream of the impossible, Drea. Bring it on.
