London: England forward Raheem Sterling said they showed a great team spirit to come from the goal behind to beat Denmark 2-1 in the Euro 2021 semi-final on Wednesday, and insisted on focus having turned to the final Sunday against Italy.
Mikkel Damsgaard gave Denmark the advantage of the first semester at Wembley, but Harry Kane finished rebounding after extra-time penalty was saved to finish the turnaround for England and get the final place for the first European championship.
“That’s the top show,” Sterling said.
“We have to dig deeply, it was our first time conceded in the tournament, we reunited well and showed a great team spirit to win the match.” We just have to stay patient.
We know that with the aggression we have on the team, speed, strength, it is a matter of time before we lowered them and we got a punishment in the end.
“This is another step in the right direction.
After we step into the dressing room, it, end, and we focus on weekends.
Step by step, that’s what we do.” There was controversy over the decision to give punishment for violations of Sterling, but Manchester City advanced felt the referee made the right call.
“I went into the box, he put his right leg, and he touched my leg so it was a penalty,” Sterling added.
The goal of Kane means that Tottenham Hotspur striker is now the highest scorer in England in the main tournament, the level of moving with Gary Lineker at 10 goals.
“Exceptional – What game, credit to Denmark,” Kane said.
“We were digging away and we got there when it was important.
We reacted very well – we were in the final at home, what feeling.” We know it will be a very difficult match against Italy we have a great tournament.
We have a great tournament so far.
One more game to go at home and we can’t wait.
“The England midfielder Nam Rice has another reason to celebrate after the match.” I really want to do it for people at home, “Rice told BBC Sport.” Seeing the reaction, I’m also a fan.
I wish I was with them cheering, but we hadn’t won anything.
Italy is the upper side but we are ready “my brother really has a baby, because the second goal came in.
He furnished his eyes, he had a little girl.
It’s a special night.”