Gareth Southgate: This is our chance to 'break new ground'

England are now preparing for a third semi-final in four major tournaments, with the Netherlands standing between them and a second successive Euros final.
Gareth Southgate: This is our chance to 'break new ground'

NEW GROUND: England head coach Gareth Southgate during a press conference at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund. Photo credit: UEFA Handout/PA Wire.

Gareth Southgate says England's players are ready to make history, having overcome external noise, the weight of expectation, and a fear of failure to reach another European Championship semi-final.

After topping their group in unconvincing fashion, the Euro 2020 runners-up needed a stunning Jude Bellingham strike to save their blushes against Slovakia before beating Switzerland on penalties.

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