Gareth Southgate: Euro 2020 semi-final a 'very special opportunity' for England

Last update on.From section EnglandManager Gareth Southgate says England has a "very special chance" to make Denmark happy in their Euro 2020 semifinal match on Wednesday.Southgate's team advanced to the final four with a 4-0 win over Ukraine in Rome on Saturday.They will now be returning to Wembley, where they made their semi-final appearance at the men's Euros 25-years ago.Southgate stated that "England matches bring together families and communities."Dan Roan, BBC sports editor, said that the opportunity to bring joy and create amazing nights for our fans, England, is something very special when you play with them."They are matches where you can remember where you were, and some of your most pleasant messages are from people who appreciate how the players have behaved - that they feel that they can connect with them. They should be proud of that."England's victory on Wednesday would send them to the final of a major tournament, their first since the 1966 World Cup.Southgate was asked what it would mean for him to make it to the final."Coaching is a lot like being a parent. It's no longer about you. It's all about what you do for others."Maguire scored England's second win against Ukraine on Saturday nightMaguire: 'Hurt can inspire England'Three years ago, England lost to Croatia 2-1 in Moscow's World Cup semi-final.Harry Maguire, Manchester United's defender, said that they need to "make sure" that Wednesday does not repeat the same result.Maguire stated, "The motivation is there." "Losing in the World Cup semi-final was very difficult."Maguire, who is now fully recovered from an ankle injury, was able to play in England's three previous matches. Southgate's players have shown significant improvement since the World Cup.He said, "I believe we're in an even better place than we were.""We've learned from that experience. There have been many big games over that time to help us improve, and we spent a lot together training pitch, friendlies, and qualifying. We feel better with every game."There are a lot differences between the principles we demand from each other in this tournament, from Ukraine's first game to the last. We're certainly in a better position now, but there's still a lot to do.