Euro 2020: Ukraine 0-4 England - 'England want to go two steps further' says Gareth Southgate

Last update on.From section EnglandGareth Southgate says that England will not settle for a semifinal spot at Euro 2020, even though they beat Ukraine to reach the last four.England's win in Rome, 4-0, means they have equalled their run to Russia's 2018 World Cup semi-finals and their performance in the Nations League 2019.Southgate said that it was "fantastic" to BBC Sport. "It's still sinking in that this is another semi-final, three in three years."We want two more steps."Next Wednesday's semi-final will see England face Denmark at Wembley. The semi-final will be played at Wembley on Tuesday, where the winners will face either Spain or Italy.England's stunning performance in Rome makes it their third semifinal at the European Championship after 1968 and 1996. The latter was also held on English soil.This was their first European Championship finals victory and their largest in the knockout stage of a major tournament. It comes after their significant win over Germany in 16.Southgate said, "It's fantastic for our country – a semifinal at Wembley." It's something everyone can look forward to - it is brilliant."I know what will happen at home. It's great to be able to meet everyone on Saturday nights, with beer in hand. It should be a fun time for them. It has been a long year."I am delighted with the performances against Germany and Ukraine. They have brought so much joy to people.""We must look after our players"England started Saturday's spectacular display with Harry Kane's opening goal after only four minutes. The second half was even faster as Harry Maguire took the ball in less than a minute before they started.The rout was completed by Kane's second international goal, and one from substitute Jordan Henderson.Southgate had made adjustments to his team throughout the tournament, including Jadon Sancho being brought in as his latest start. Southgate was also able bring players to rest and protect them against bookings that could have resulted in suspension for the semi final.Southgate said, "The players were fantastic." It was amazing to see them play so well in a game that had so much rest."We knew we had players to care for physically. The squad is important and we know that seven games are involved."We learned a lot about Russia in that instance." We tried to balance players using yellow and knock cards.""It's exactly where we wanted it to be"Captain Kane scored two goals after breaking his tournament duck in the 16th. He was delighted with the team's performance.He said, "What a great performance at a big match," to BBC Sport."We were the favourites. There was a lot pressure and high expectations. It was a top-drawer performance. It was a great night. Another clean sheet and four goals."It's exactly where we wanted it to be. Before the World Cup, we had a vision of what it was that we wanted to accomplish. Step by step, we are achieving it. We were not successful in the World Cup. We had a great run in the Nations League. We are now in the second semi-final."Now, it's all about moving over the line – the next step we have to take on Wednesday."We have more experience than 2018" We have been playing in big games for our clubs - Champions League finals, Premier League title race races. We are confident. We hope that we can keep doing this."The job is far from over. There is still a lot of football to be played.You can't view this activity, sorry! jаvascript must be enabled in order to enjoy Newsround at its best.Kane, Tottenham's striker, has scored nine major tournament goals in England. This is the same as Alan Shearer but second to Gary Lineker.Before his goal against Germany, he was absent from four matches, where he failed to score for his country."It's always nice when you score early in a match. He said that it was a great feeling to support the team."There was much talk about me and how I performed. But, I'm ready for the next match and to help this team reach the European final."This group is not content with a semifinal"Luke Shaw's assist to Harry Maguire was the first time that two Manchester United players had teamed up for an England goal in a major tournament since David Beckham helped Paul Scholes vs Portugal at Euro 2000England's fifth consecutive clean sheet in this tournament was also achieved Saturday.For the first time ever, they have kept seven consecutive clean sheets. The Three Lions' run of six straight wins without conceding is currently at 662 minutes.Maguire was a Defender for England, contributing to England's stability at one end and goalscoring ability at the other. He told BBC Sport that England has great faith in its dressing room.It is difficult to absorb it all when there is another big game ahead and you know who and when."The dressing room will create a great atmosphere tonight, and we'll wake up tomorrow refreshed and focused. We aren't content with a semi-final. We want to get further."Henderson, who scored the fourth goal, echoed this sentiment.He said, "We can't be too focused on the past." He said, "We have a big game Wednesday and we must give everything.""We've always felt that we are growing as a team, and we feel ready to take the next steps."Denmark is a difficult side, so we need to do our best to get to the final. But hopefully we can."He said that his goal for the head was his first in 62 international caps. It has been a long wait. I was able to make it on the scoresheet."I am just thrilled for the lads, because the performance was phenomenal.""This is a special time for me"Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho was only in the tournament for six minutes before Saturday's match, but impressed with his drive and skill in his first appearance.After agreeing a fee of £73m with Dortmund, the 21-year old is now set to join Manchester United. Today was a must-win day and I am just grateful to have had the chance to play. This is a very special moment in my life."Each time I've not been playing, I've gone back to training and given it everything I had.""I have just focused on myself all the time I was in England. I was always ready to go if needed."We knew this was going to be a huge game. Ukraine are a very strong side. "I'm thrilled."