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UK's Queen Elizabeth wishes England team good luck ahead of Euro final against Italy

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Queen Elizabeth against a backdrop of flags for Commonwealth Day. [Photos: Courtesy]

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has sent a message to the England soccer manager to wish the team luck ahead of its most anticipated game since the 1966 World Cup final.

England are due to play Italy on Sunday in the Euro 2020 final at London's Wembley Stadium, prompting excitement across the country, with beer sales soaring and special permission for children to start school late on Monday.

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