June 30th 2024.
Former English football player Rio Ferdinand recently shared his prediction for Euro 2024. According to Ferdinand, it is fate that England will come out victorious in the tournament. This comes after England narrowly escaped elimination against Slovakia in the round of 16.
Despite being one of the favorites before the tournament, England has failed to impress so far in Germany. In fact, they were on the verge of a humiliating defeat against Slovakia. The Three Lions struggled with their gameplay once again and it seemed like Slovakia's early goal would seal their fate.
However, England managed to turn things around in the closing moments of the game. Jude Bellingham's stunning overhead kick in injury time and Harry Kane's header in extra time secured their spot in the quarter-finals. This comeback has left Ferdinand believing that England will go all the way and finally win the European Championship, three years after their heartbreaking loss on penalties in the last final.
Sharing his thoughts on England's win, Ferdinand expressed, "There comes a time in a tournament when you start to believe that you can actually win it. I think this was the moment. On their way back to their base camp, the players will surely celebrate and maybe even have a few beers to savor this victory."
Ferdinand also couldn't contain his excitement and stated, "They're through to the quarter-finals, on the better side of the draw. It's written in the stars, we are going to win it! Maybe I'm getting carried away, but I don't care. As a passionate England fan, I am emotional and I absolutely love it."
Reflecting on England's dramatic turnaround, Ferdinand was in awe and said, "Wow, that's all I can say. Last-minute goals are what football is all about. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric. For 90 minutes, we were down in the dumps, but the players showed great character and personality to turn things around. These are the qualities that win you trophies."
Moving on to their next opponent, Switzerland, Ferdinand expects a tough game. He admitted that they are a stronger team than Slovakia and could pose more challenges for England. He also praised Slovakia's performance, stating that they were the better team on the night but England's character and quality ultimately prevailed.
In the end, Ferdinand couldn't hide his excitement and ended with, "This is what it means to be an England fan. We go through all these emotions, but in the end, it's all worth it. I am looking forward to seeing the Three Lions continue their journey in the Euros."
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