Jack Grealish has insisted last year’s Wembley failings serve as the perfect inspiration to achieve World Cup glory. England suffered shoot-out heartbreak on home soil last summer by losing the Euro 2020 final to Italy on penalties.
Despite taking an early lead, the Three Lions surrendered their advantage as Roberto Mancini’s men clinched a second European title. Broken hearts across the country believed England would end the tournament curse but at least supporters experienced the feeling of an international final.
Almost 18 months on, Gareth Southgate’s side have got off to a great start in their World Cup campaign. Putting Wales to the sword 3-0 in midweek eased England into the last 16 against Senegal on Sunday.
