Gareth Southgate urges England to stay calm in the midst of jumps to Euro 2020

The director took the composed tone before facing the dangerous Italy the team, saying he’s not going to talk in the locker room before the start, and believes his players will have to drown out the noise if they want to give the country their first big trophy after the 1966 World Cup.

I didn’t say at all before the semi-finals because I felt the team was fully prepared, Southgate said.

I usually estimate where they are during the day. We usually have a meeting of the set plays in the morning, and then I talk to them before we leave the hotel.

You are two hours before the game at that point. You want the message to ring, but its about how to make players feel just as much. We don’t have to get them overwhelmed. There is enough energy and excitement around the stadium for the event.

We must keep the peace we have had throughout the month. We’ve handled it really well. The game against Scotland we were disappointed with how it went, but it was a great opportunity for us. Germany was second and then in the quarter and semi-finals. The players have done remarkably well, and I’m sure they’ll make it again.

England, whose men’s team has not been in the grand finals since 1966, have benefited from home benefits during the tournament after playing most of their games at Wembley, and Southgate is proud of the communication players have built with fans.

The support has been phenomenal and has a huge difference for players, he said.

They feel the warmth and connection and that energy in the stadium, which makes it a huge advantage to play at home. The players have done an amazing job, firstly with the way they play and the results they get, but also the way they represent themselves. Weve wanted fans to be a part of it because they are important.

Southgate urged English fans not to declare the Italian national anthem.

We always ask fans to respect the opposition, he said. We hope the same when we travel and I know when our anthem sounds, it inspires me a little more when I’m away from home.

Whatever your intentions, there is a good chance of motivating your opponent.

England received a letter of support from Boris Johnson yesterday, and the Prime Minister joined in supporting the team with the Queen, who praised their spirit, commitment, and pride. The Queen reminded the presentation of the World Cup to England captain Bobby Moore in 1966.

Players were also treated to the audience with Tom Cruise on Friday night. The Hollywood star spoke to them on Facetime. I was in a meeting watching videos from Italy, but that’s another story, Southgate said. They’ve had a really good week. The life of Ed Sheeran, Tom Cruise, an English footballer.

England are expected to remain unchanged from the semifinals they won from Denmark on Wednesday, but midfielder Phil Foden suspects an ankle injury.

Southgate said England was aware of how they have captured the imagination of nations over the past month. Of course, they were aware of the increased tension and expectations, he said. It’s great that the whole country seems to be really wrapped up in this tournament. When you drive past people and they horn their horns and their flags fly from the back of their car, it’s hard not to notice it.