Jermain Defoe: ‘England have shown their class at the past few tournaments, but been a bit unlucky. We’re very close now – this team has what it takes to finish the job’

Jermain Defoe.

England are among the favourites to win Euro 2024, with Gareth Southgate’s side tipped by many to go one better than 2020’s near miss against Italy.

Given the abundance of quality in the Three Lions’ squad, particularly in midfield and attack, it is no surprise that expectations are high again heading into another major tournament. This time, though, the excitement feels justified.