England secured their qualification for Euro 2024 with two games remaining, thanks to a remarkable 3-1 comeback over Italy.
Harry Kane stole the spotlight at Wembley with a brace, continuing his extraordinary club form on the international stage.
Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham was outstanding throughout the match that took place on Tuesday, October 17, contributing to the 3-1 win that sealed the Three Lions’ place at the upcoming European Championship.
How England defeated Italy
England fought back after conceding an early goal from Gianluca Scamacca with Kane’s penalty. Marcus Rashford complete the turnaround in the first half.
England continued their search for more goal with a dominant display despite taking the lead.
The talented 20-year-old Bellingham initiated a brilliant counter-attack that resulted in Marcus Rashford’s powerful goal.
Captain Kane added a late goal to extend the lead and seal the victory as the Three Lions cruise pass the Italians at Wembley arch to book 2024 Euros ticket.
Looking ahead, England will be competing in Germany for Euro 2024 next summer.
Other nations that have qualified for the Euro 2024
1.GERMANY
Germany, who have won the tournament three times and been runners-up on three occasions, will be hosting their first Euro since the country’s reunification.
Germany qualified automatically for the EURO 2024 as hosts
They will be joined by 23 other teams, however, England and other seven nations have already secured their qualifications.
2. AUSTRIA
Austria secured their place in the third successive EURO tournament and fourth overall by defeating Azerbaijan on 16 October. They will join Belgium in Group F.
3.BELGIUM
Belgium secured their place in the EURO tournament by defeating Austria 3-2 on 13 October, with this being their first campaign under coach Domenico Tedesco.
4.FRANCE
France, who have won the tournament twice, have successfully qualified for every EURO tournament since 1988.
Coached by Didier Deschamps since 2012, they will be aiming for a better result than their loss to Portugal in the final of the 2016 tournament, which they hosted.
France secured their qualification with a 2-1 win against the Netherlands on 13 October.
5.PORTUGAL
Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal defeat Slovakia 3-2 on 13 October to secure their place in the finals under their new coach Roberto Martínez.
Ronaldo is expected to make his sixth EURO finals appearance in Germany, holding the record for the most goals scored in the tournament with 14 and 25 appearances.
6.SCOTLAND
Following Norway’s failure to secure a victory against Spain on 15 October, Steve Clarke’s team, Scotland, solidified their spot as contenders in the finals.
This marks their consecutive qualification for the EUROs, as they were eliminated in the group stage in their previous three appearances.
Since EURO ’96, Scotland has not managed to win a single game in the tournament.
7.SPAIN
Spain secured their place in the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Norway in Oslo on the same day.
This will be their 12th appearance in the EUROs, and they aim to achieve a record-breaking fourth win in Germany. Currently, they are tied with the hosts, who have also won the tournament three times.
8.TURKIYE
Türkiye secured their third consecutive qualification for the EUROs by defeating Latvia 4-0 at home on 15 October.
In their last two appearances, they were eliminated in the group stage.
However, they are fondly remembered for their semi-final run in 2008, where they engaged in a thrilling match against Germany and narrowly lost 3-2.
