On July 10, the second semi-final match of the European Football Championship took place between the national teams of England and the Netherlands. The result of the match impressed many: the United Kingdom won 2-1 and advanced to the final of the European Championship, where they will play against Spain.
The advancement of the "Red Devils" to the final was not a surprise. Throughout the tournament, the Spanish team demonstrated vibrant and effective play, becoming the highest-scoring team in the tournament. By the final against England, they had scored 13 goals. On their way to the final, they defeated the strongest teams such as Croatia, Italy, Germany, and France, winning all their matches before the final.
A comparison with the Three Lions shows that the English were not as effective. Despite the high level of English football and the achievements of the national team, they were unable to showcase the full beauty and sharpness of their play in this European Championship. On their way to the final, the English scored 7 goals, defeating the national teams of Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland (in a penalty shootout), and the Netherlands. In the group stage, they drew with Denmark and Slovenia.
Everything is known by comparison. In this championship, Spain had quality play on their side, while England had luck. This is not a criticism of the English, but merely arguments based on the played games.
After the English team advanced to the final, King Charles III asked the players to win and not bring the game to a "penalty drama." Probably, Charles III understands that relying on luck in a game against the "Red Devils" is pointless, and it is necessary to show the full strength of the Three Lions.