- Title: 'Bring it home!' - British PM wishes England soccer team good luck
- Date: 10th July 2021
- Summary: LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (JULY 9, 2021) (REUTERS) BRITISH PRIME MINISTER, BORIS JOHNSON, STANDING OUTSIDE 10 DOWNING STREET WITH ENGLAND FLAG, POSING FOR CAMERAS
- Embargoed: 24th July 2021 22:59
- Keywords: Boris Johnson EURO final EURO2020 England England soccer It's coming home Italy football soccer
- Location: INTERNET / LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
- City: INTERNET / LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
- Country: United Kingdom
- Topics: Europe,Soccer,Sport
- Reuters ID: LVA002EL9CPC7
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- Story Text: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wished the England soccer team good luck in a letter on Saturday (July 10), congratulating them on what they have achieved so far and praised their teamwork and "sheer flair".
"You have lifted the spirits of the whole country, and tomorrow we know you can lift that trophy too," Johnson wrote.
"We are not just hoping or praying. We believe in you, Gareth, and your incredible squad. On behalf of the entire nation, good luck, have a great game - and bring it home!"
Queen Elizabeth also sent a message to the England soccer manager to wish the team luck ahead of its most anticipated game since the 1966 World Cup final.
If England wins the tournament, there is speculation that Johnson could announce a national holiday to celebrate. A petition asking for a day off if the team win has gained more than 350,000 signatures.
While England have only once previously reached the final of a major tournament, this will be Italy's 10th such final. In England's favour, the 60,000-strong crowd will be overwhelmingly supporting the home nation.
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