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England looking to break barriers by making Euros final, says Southgate

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July 3, 2021 England's Harry Kane hugs manager Gareth Southgate after being substituted Pool via REUTERS

England have made "massive strides" in recent years and reaching the final of the European Championship for the first time in their history would represent an exciting opportunity for the young squad, coach Gareth Southgate said on Tuesday.

England, who play Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday, last played in the Euros semi-finals in 1996 at the same venue where they were knocked out when Southgate missed a penalty in a shootout against Germany.

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