England took a huge step towards reaching their first-ever UEFA Euro final by defeating Germany at Wembley Stadium, and they did so by grabbing a few records in the process.
It was not an easy game for the English side, who had to wait until the final 15 minutes to find the back of the net courtesy of a well-placed shot by Raheem Sterling. Minutes later, Harry Kane would step up to score his first goal of the tournament to seal the team's spot in the last eight teams.
While at it, Gareth Southgate's men accomplished a few milestones, especially one that will surely be appreciated by the Three Lions' fans.
England have eliminated Germany in a major tournament for the first time since 1966.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 29, 2021
England have beaten Germany at Wembley Stadium for the first since 1975.
England have beaten Germany in a major tournament for the first time since 2000.
Wow. Just wow. pic.twitter.com/QpokjK8Iq9
If you think that we're getting over our heads when we say that the English side have a legitimate shot at winning the title, here's another record set by Southgate's men that could change your mind.
4 - @England have kept a clean sheet in each of their opening four matches at a major tournament for the second time, with the other occasion being the World Cup in 1966. Omen. #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/9zEZJ8o2Mf
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 29, 2021
But if the English side want to keep that form, they really need to keep Raheem Sterling around as a lucky charm! Why? Have a look.
Raheem Sterling has never lost a game for England at Wembley and scored 10 goals in the process:
— William Hill (@WilliamHill) June 29, 2021
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The boy from Brent is living the dream. #ENGvsGER pic.twitter.com/QePSg6nYPF
The English side will now face the winner of the Sweden vs Ukraine match set to be played on Tuesday, but after ending Germany's run in the tournament, who knows what they will be able to do against any of their potential rivals? Maybe, just maybe, football will really be coming home this summer.