‘We’re all behind you’: Sir Keir Starmer delivers England’s rallying cry ahead of Euro 2024 final | UK News

Sir Keir Starmer issued a rallying cry ahead of the Euro 2024 final, telling the England team: “We are all behind you.”

The Prime Ministerwho will be at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on Sunday to support the Three Lions against Spaintold the players that they have already “made the country proud”.

They hope a second successive Euro final will take away the pain of losing to Italy on penalties three years ago.

It is only the third major final for the men’s team – and the first on foreign soil – with the match giving Gareth SouthgateThe men of Manchester United have another chance to join Sir Alf Ramsey’s 1966 World Cup heroes in football immortality.

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In a letter from 10 Downing Street to “Gareth and the entire England team”, who faced harsh criticism for their early performances in the tournament, he wished them “the best”.

“On behalf of the entire nation, I would like to wish you all the best ahead of today’s final,” he wrote.

“You should all be proud of what you have achieved so far, and I hope you can harness some of the power of the millions at home kicking every ball at your side.

“You don’t need a politician’s running commentary on what you should or shouldn’t do.

“You are not here because of luck, but because of your graft and hard work. You deserved it. As you did three years ago, you made the country proud.

“No matter what happens, you must know that you have united the country and that we are all behind you.

“So enjoy tonight. I know across the country, we all will.”

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Sir Keir had previously suggested there could be some form of celebration if England won the tournament, but would not commit to an extra holiday, saying he did not want to “jinx anything”.

In the last press conference before the game, Southgate said that England must “do everything right” To win Spainwhile captain Harry Kane said winning would “mean everything”.

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Conservative leader Rishi Sunak issued its own statement, in which it stated that the team “brought us joy, drama and inspiration – and perhaps too many stressful moments”.

“But they stayed focused and set an incredible example for millions of us in how they conducted themselves on and off the field,” he said.

“Their progress so far is a huge achievement and we are all united in wanting Gareth and the team to triumph.

“So I send my best regards to the entire team. We are right behind you tonight and whatever the result, I know you will make us proud. Bring it home.”

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey added, “You’ve already done so much to make our entire nation proud and we can’t wait to come together to cheer you on one last time. Good luck!”

England also received royal support, with the Prince of Waleswho is president of the Football Association (FA), also traveling to Berlin to watch the final.

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He attended England’s quarter-final victory over Switzerland and their group stage game against Denmark, where he was seen cheering in the stands.

A post on the Prince and Princess of Wales’s X account said: “We are so proud of you all.

“Just one last push to finish the job! Get out there and show the world what you’re capable of. We believe. W.”

After the 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the semi-final on Wednesday, King offered his “best wishes” and “warmest congratulations” to his family.

“If I can encourage them to secure victory before the need for any last-minute wonder goal or other penalty drama, I’m sure the strains on the country’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly eased! Good one! Lucky you, England,” he said. in a message.