Euro 2020 final: Queen congratulates Southgate on leading England to Wembley showdown

Gareth Southgate and his England squad have the support of Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family heading into their Euro 2020 final against Italy.

England beat Denmark 2-1 after extra-time on Wednesday to book their place in the final of a major tournament for the first time since 1966, the year they won the World Cup at Wembley.

The national stadium is again the venue for England s second final, with Roberto Mancini s Italy side standing in the way of Southgate s men.

Ahead of the fixture, England s manager received a letter of support from the monarch.

Fifty-five years ago I was fortunate to present the World Cup to Bobby Moore, and saw what it meant to the players, management and support staff to reach and win the final of a major international foot…