England’s qualification hopes for UEFA EURO 2024 would have been delayed if they had not secured a victory over Italy. Marcus Rashford had faced a recent goal drought, but he managed to find the back of the net in the match between the 2020 EURO finalists, England and Italy.
Ultimately, the game was decided with Harry Kane scoring his second goal of the night, contributing to England’s success in the match and beating Sir Bobby Charlton’s International record.
England are officially qualified for UEFA Euro 2024, beating Italy
England secured their place in UEFA EURO 2024 as the eighth team to qualify after a 3-1 victory against Italy. This win propelled them to 16 points in Group C, earning them a spot in the tournament. However, Hungary faced frustration as they were unable to secure their qualification, despite their efforts. These developments highlight the intense competition and excitement in the UEFA EURO 2024 qualification process.
The England team already saw themselves trailing in the 14th minute of the game before Harry Kane equalised at the spot. After Harry Kane’s equaliser, came Marcus Rashford’s crispy finish to the far right. Soon enough, Harry Kane doubled England’s lead with a fantastic run, ensuring their qualification for the EURO 2024.
Harry Kane’s two goals in the match took his total to 24 goals for England at Wembley Stadium, surpassing the national record previously held by Sir Bobby Charlton, who had scored 23 goals. Kane’s achievement marks a significant milestone in his international career and underscores his prowess as a goal scorer for the national team.
England-Italy minute pause saw fans yell “Free Palestine”
UEFA had initially confirmed that a minute’s silence would take place in the match between the Euro 2020 finalists in response to the brutalities going on in the middle of political unrest between Israel and Palestine. It was a gesture of reverence for the family members of European football players who had passed away amid political upheaval between borders.
Europe’s governing body for football stated on social media, “UEFA can confirm that a moment of silence will be observed at all UEFA EUR0 2024 qualifying matches tonight in memory of all the members of the European football family killed in recent days in Europe and Israel.”
During the minute of silence before the game started, some fans voiced the slogan “Free Palestine.” This act reflects the intersection of sports and political expressions, as fans use the platform to draw attention to important issues and causes.
