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England have the opportunity to end 58 years of hurt on Sunday as Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions take on Spain in the Euros final in Berlin.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins sent England to yet another final under Southgate after finding the back of the net in the 90th minute against the Netherlands last night.

England were dealt an early blow in the nail-biting semi-final clash after Xavi Simons put the Dutch ahead within eight minutes.

Former Spurs striker Harry Kane managed to put the Three Lions level after cooly despatching a spot kick in the 18th minute.

Fans went crazy in Dortmund and back home when the full-time whistle was blown at the Signal Iduna Park.

There are just three days to go until the Three Lions take to the field yet again, with glory potentially beckoning for Southgate’s 11-man squad.

England supporters have only had three years to recover from Wembley heartbreak against the Italians, with the Azzurri snatching victory in an agonising penalty shootout.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will head to Berlin to watch the Three Lions, with Prince William also expected to join the Labour leader.

Millions across the country will hope for the greatest day in English football history since 1966 when Bobby Moore lifted the World Cup after defeating the Germans 4-2 thanks to a brace from fellow West Ham hero Geoff Hurst.

Victory could also ensure the likes of Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and Jordan Pickford join a star-studded list of English greats.

Southgate’s squad came under fire throughout England’s route to Berlin.

The Three Lions limped through as Group C winners after beating Serbia but drawing to Denmark and Slovenia.

It took a last-minute Bellingham overhead kick and extra-time strike from Kane to put England through against Slovakia in the first knock-out stage.

The Three Lions sealed a clash with the Netherlands in a penalty shootout win over Switzerland last weekend.

So, as a nation prepares for England’s vital clash, is football finally about to come home? Vote now in the poll above and have your full say in the comment section below.

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