England have finally achieved a grand tournament final after 55 years.
The Three Lions face Italy on Sunday, in a highly anticipated match at Wembley, and the glory of Euro 2020 is just a stone’s throw away.
England’s ‘Golden Generation’ in 2006 had all the talent but no end product.
England have one of their strongest squads to date, with several top-notch players at each position.
Some have claimed they have more depth than their ‘Golden Generation’, which featured the likes of Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard, but fell short of expectations at tournaments.
The nation has not had international success since the famous 1966 World Cup victory, when they beat West Germany in the final.
Only West Ham players scored for the team, Sir Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters providing the goals that would lead England to their last major trophy to date, while fellow Hammer Bobby Moore lifted the trophy.
England’s 1996 World Cup winning team featured several West Ham players.
Hammers fans have not let anyone forget this impressive feat and claim that West Ham won the World Cup.
England have had a brilliant performance in this tournament, conceding zero goals until the semi-finals and advancing to the final with ease after coming back against the Danes.
World-class performances from Raheem Sterling, Luke Shaw, Jack Grealish and many more make everyone believe that he will be coming home.
Which clubs have the most players on the England team and who would have the right to brag if they beat Italy?
Manchester City – Four
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Sterling has scored three goals in Euro 2020 so far
It may not surprise you that Manchester City currently have the most English internationals on the Euro team.
These players are Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, John Stones, and Kyle Walker.
The Premier League champions have acquired some of the best English talent in recent years.
Pep Guardiola’s guidance has clearly paid off, as these four players have performed well in the tournament.
Raheem Sterling has been the best player of the Three Lions, with three goals and one assist in six games so far, everything has gone through him.
Phil Foden’s emergence as one of the top talents under Pep this season has been a revelation for the Citizens, with the departure of David Silva the 20-year-old seems like the perfect replacement.
With state-of-the-art facilities and an unlimited budget, you can expect City to continue to develop good English talent for years to come.
Manchester United – Tres
Harry Maguire has once again proved his worth with the England jersey
Manchester United is second on the list, as they currently have three Englishmen in the Euro team.
Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, and Marcus Rashford have all performed for the team at the competition.
Shaw and Maguire have been phenomenal so far and have been key to his success at the back.
Before the tournament, Shaw had been widely criticized for his lack of physical condition and some doubted that he would show up.
However, he has proven everyone wrong and has been key to the nation’s success, engaging in attack and providing quality plays.
With the transfer of Jadon Sancho to the Red Devils, it was almost confirmed that they have added another quality English international to the team.
Chelsea – Tres
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Mason Mount has been one of Southgate’s midfielders in an ever-changing starting XI.
Champions League champions Chelsea are known for developing young talents over the years.
The Blues have Ben Chilwell, Mason Mount and Reece James on the team.
A COVID scare after the England Group match against Scotland caused Chilwell and Mount to isolate themselves and miss key matches.
Both players are now available for selection and could return to the starting eleven for the final.
Mount was one of the first names on the team sheet during the Euro group stage, with Southgate a big fan of the hard-working midfielder.
Shaw’s appearance has limited Chillwell’s playing time, yet he’s another high-quality defender you can rely on if need be.
Reece James has only appeared once during this international campaign, with Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker as favorites over him.
The initial selection of four right-backs, before Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out with injury, meant that minutes at that position were destined to be limited.
Everton – Of
Pickford has been a quality goalkeeper for his country.
Everton have a historic rivalry with Liverpool, one area in which they can claim victory is that they have more Englishmen representing the nation this summer.
Jordan Pickford and Dominic Calvert-Lewin got a call for England and they have performed quite well.
Pickford’s place in goal at the European Championship was in doubt, but he has quickly brushed aside any doubts.
Some major saves and a commanding presence led to only one goal being conceded in the entire tournament, no one was able to take away that starting place in its current form.
With captain Harry Kane, initial chances for Calvert-Lewin will be hard to come by as he has finally discovered brilliant form after a double against Ukraine.
The Toffees forward enjoyed an outstanding season in the Premiership and can be expected to see him in the international setting for years to come.
Villa Aston – Two
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Grealish is a fan favorite.
For a team that only returned to the top flight of English football in 2019, Aston Villa have two impressive players in the Three Lions squad.
Tyrone Mings and Jack Grealish are the two men selected for the Euros.
Mings perfectly replaced Harry Maguire as he recovered from an ankle injury that had kept him away indefinitely.
Although he has not appeared since Maguire’s return, Gareth Southgate will not forget his stellar performances and knows he has a solid defender on the bench if necessary.
Many fans have called for Jack Grealish to start in the final, with quality attacking options at Southgate’s disposal, he has some tough decisions to make.
Grealish has been seen as one of the best players on the field when given the opportunity, he was involved in both goals against Germany and set up Sterling when England took on the Czech Republic.
His quality is impossible to deny, however off-field antics could be a factor in his lack of playing time.
Borussia Dortmund – Dos
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Jude Bellingham has all the potential in the world.
Borussia Dortmund are a team known for finding young talent and have become one of the top destinations for wonderful English kids to get playtime.
The Black and Yellow have Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho on the roster.
Bellingham recently turned 18 and entered the tournament as one of the youngest to be called up.
His maturity and ability to play anywhere in the midfield make him one of the most exciting talents in the world.
Sancho has already established himself as one of the best wingers in the world, with 38 goals and 51 assists in 104 Bundesliga appearances with just 21.
A big money move to Manchester United was reportedly agreed to this summer, and all eyes will be on whether or not the Manchester City academy graduate can make it to the Prem.
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