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From Three Lions to Vindaloo, you've probably heard lots of different songs over the past few weeks . But it is Sweet Caroline that has become the soundtrack to England's success in the European Championships. Today, on Sunday, July 14, the country will get behind Gareth Southgate's side in hope that they would make history by winning their first major tournament since the World Cup in 1966.

The fans blared out Neil Diamond's classic in the hope that it will inspire the team to victory. England have reached the final after beating Holland on Thursday night, with Harry Kane declaring his "foot was hanging off" after he won England's debatable penalty against the Netherlands. The Three Lions were trailing in the Euro 2024 semi-final when referee Felix Zwayer was sent to the VAR monitor to view a challenge by Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries on Kane, who had got his shot away.



A penalty wasn't expected by many onlookers, but Zwayer eventually pointed to the spot to allow Kane the chance to equalise. He did just that, with his late replacement Ollie Watkins then coming off the bench to score a 90th minute winner and spark delirious scenes . ITV Sport pundit Gary Neville called the decision to award a penalty "disgraceful" , but Kane said: "My foot's hanging off so he definitely caught me! Sometimes you get them sometimes you don't.

I was happy to step up and see that go in the back of he net. It was a nice feeling for sure." On England's victory, he added: "History made.

Amazing ac.

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