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Live Reporting

Ellie Thomason and Neil Johnston

All times stated are UK

  1. Post update

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    Kane Southgate

    Here they come. It's time to hear from England manager Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane.

  2. 'This is possibly one of the highlights of my career'

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    Italy

    More from Italy boss Roberto Mancini:

    "This is possibly one of the highlights of my career. I had the opportunity to play for the under-21 side, the senior side yet we weren't able to win the under 21 Euros or the 1990 World Cup."

    "It's a very important moment for me because I represent Italy so I really hope I can enjoy the experience that I didn't enjoy during my playing career."

  3. 'England are stronger than us'

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    Italy

    More from Italy boss Roberto Mancini:

    "I don't think that England only have two very physical midfielders. They are a very physically capable side all across the pitch. They are stronger than us from that perspective, but you play football with the ball on the deck and we hope we can do a better job on that score and we hope that those will be important qualities in a match tomorrow night.

    "Occasionally the smaller guy wins and that's happened to us in the past and we hope it happens this time around but we need to give it absolutely everything."

  4. 'They have terrific technique and ability'

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    Italy

    Mancini

    Before we hear from Gareth Southgate, here's what Italy boss Roberto Mancini had to say when asked if Raheem Sterling was England's main threat:

    "England are a good side because they have a lot of good players on the bench but if we've made it this far it also means we are a good team. Sterling is a footballer that's come on leaps and bounds and hes very pacey indeed so we need to be careful of him.

    "Besides him I'm not sure who will play on the right. Then there's Harry Kane and in the final third they have all top players, they have terrific technique and ability."

  5. Will England be Euro 2020 Top Guns?

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    The Queen isn't the only person wishing the England team well, with captain Harry Kane revealing that actor Tom Cruise had called the squad.

    "Obviously we have had ex-players and people get in touch," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

    "We actually had Tom Cruise get in touch yesterday evening, you get everyone who loves football.

    "The majority of people in the world love football, so it's great to have all that support not just in England but across the world, so it's been a great time for all of us, we've enjoyed every moment of it so we're just looking forward to hopefully finishing the job.

    "Yes, we were fortunate enough to have a watch one of his films so I think he was over here in the UK and he just dialled in and FaceTimed us just to wish us the best as a group so that was nice of him.

    "I'm not sure if he will be there at the final or not but football is such a big part of the world and it's nice to have that support from all different types of businesses I guess."

  6. A message from the Queen

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    Queen Elizabeth presents the World Cup to Bobby Moore

    Her Majesty The Queen has sent the following message to Gareth Southgate before Sunday's Euro 2020 final.

    Mr. Gareth Southgate, OBE (Manager),

    55 years ago I was fortunate to present the World Cup to Bobby Moore and saw what it meant to the players, management and support staff to reach and win the final of a major international football tournament.

    I want to send my congratulations and that of my family to you all on reaching the final of the European Championships, and send my good wishes for tomorrow with the hope that history will record not only your success but also the spirit, commitment and pride with which you have conducted yourselves.

    ELIZABETH R.

  7. 'Amazing reception'

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    These were the scenes when Gareth Southgate and his squad arrived at their hotel in London.

    View more on twitter
  8. London calling

    Italy v England (Sunday 20:00 BST)

    That's it.

    England's final preparations are done and they have left St George's Park for London.

    It's all getting very real now, isn't it?

    View more on twitter
  9. Welcome back

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    We're back!

    England manager Gareth Southgate and skipper Harry Kane are due to face the media for the final time before Sunday's Euro 2020 final.

    Before we hear from them at around 19:15 BST, let's take a look at what you may have missed since Emma signed off.

  10. See you tomorrow!

    That's me done for the day.

    We'll see you tomorrow. There's a football match being played at Wembley...

    Here's a few things you should definitely check out before you go:

    See you tomorrow!

  11. No egos allowed - why this group is different

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

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    I've never had so much confidence in England at a tournament as I've had during Euro 2020, and the same applies for Sunday's final. I fancy us strongly against Italy.

    I was hopeful about our chances before we even started this journey but, by watching each step we've taken, that turned into genuine belief we could go all the way - I was quite relaxed before we played Ukraine, and Denmark too.

    The two biggest reasons for that are our squad depth and the culture that Gareth Southgate has created in the camp, where there are no egos allowed.

    Put all that together, and it makes the difference.

    Read more here.

  12. From scapegoat to national icon

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

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    Turn right out of Neeld Crescent, walk past Harrow Road’s cluster of fast-food shops, cross the train line on the concrete footbridge and, around half a mile later, you're standing on the Wembley Stadium concourse.

    It was a short and simple journey for Raheem Sterling from his home in Brent, north-west London, to the national stadium where he dreamed of playing.

    In fact, if you look closely at Sterling’s forearm, you’ll see a tattoo of a young boy holding a football, looking up at the Wembley arch. You might not have heard about it, although the chances are you will know about the one of a gun on his right leg.

    Read more here.

  13. 55 years, 302 games and 140,000 miles

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

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    England's long, painful wait for a second major men's tournament final is over.

    Fifty-five years ago, the country achieved its finest football moment by winning the World Cup on home soil.

    Since then, managers have been hired and fired, players picked and dropped, games won and lost, but the quest for another big showdown has always ended in failure until the arrival of Gareth Southgate and his squad at Euro 2020.

    Now that the wait is over, BBC Sport looks back at the players, managers, miles and more that England have put in to reach their second notable international final.

  14. 'A warm heart and cold blood'

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    Italy

    Italy's Dino Zoff, a former European Championship winner, says the Azzurri need a "warm heart and cold blood" to beat England.

    "We had never beaten the English there. They still felt like they were custodians of the sport. Wembley was a kind of forbidden temple.

    "They were different times, another world," he told Corriere della Sera.

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    When asked how to win at Wembley, Zoff replied: "Like they say in Westerns, 'With a warm heart and cold blood'."

    "I believe in atmosphere up to a certain point. Yes, it helps to have 60,000 people supporting you. But it is not like they are playing.

    "The English have a lot of pressure on them. Just think if they do not win…"

  15. Goals, goals, goals

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    A few screamers to get you in the mood for tomorrow...

  16. 'We are living fans' dream'

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    John Stones says England have been motivated by scenes of celebration on social media in recent days and - like his captain - is aware of how fans dream of being in the players' position.

    "It's difficult to put into words," the Manchester City defender said. "We have definitely thrived off the fans.

    "I suppose we are living their dream, right at the front , out on the pitch. We can't thank them enough for all their support through the tough times and the good.

    "The support is deeply appreciated by us as players. We are proud to represent them, the country and we hope we do them proud on Sunday."

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  17. Get Involved

    #bbcfootball

    Mac: I'm not superstitious at all, but I haven’t washed my England shirt this tournament, just in case, my flag also goes up 24 hours before every big game and I always have only four beers, never a fifth… Worked so far so I can’t change anything until after the final.

  18. How to watch the final

    Italy v England (Sunday, 20:00 BST)

    BBC One

    England are one win away from a first major tournament triumph since 1966 - and you can watch and follow all the action on the BBC.

    The match will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

    Build-up starts from 18:20 BST. Former England striker Gary Lineker will be joined at Wembley by ex-England captain Alan Shearer and former Three Lions players Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard.

    Gabby Logan will be pitchside, and alongside her will be former England defender Alex Scott and World Cup and European Championship winner Jurgen Klinsmann.

    How to follow on the BBC.

  19. Post update

    Here are some of the post-match celebrations at that game. More Sweet Caroline to come, hopefully...