England got their Euro 2020 campaign off to an ideal start as Raheem Sterling’s second-half goal earned them a 1-0 win over Croatia at Wembley Stadium. It’s the first time they have won their opening game at the European Championships.
England’s opening games at Euros:
’68 0-1 Yugoslavia ❌
’80 1-1 Belgium ❌
’88 0-1 Rep of Ireland ❌
’92 0-0 Denmark ❌
’96 1-1 v Switzerland ❌
’00 2-3 Portugal ❌
’04 1-2 France ❌
’12 1-1 France ❌
’16 1-1 Russia ❌
’21 1-0 Croatia ✅#ENG win their opening game of #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/5bQ2xIJtQA— The Athletic UK (@TheAthleticUK) June 13, 2021
On my way to Wembley for England’s first game of the Euros against Croatia. Expecting Sterling, Foden and Mount to start with Grealish on the bench. Predictions?
— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) June 13, 2021
