England is always there but it's been ramped up to the max as the look to win a first major tournament in 55 years. Make no mistake about it, there's cause for optimism with skipper Harry Kane leading their most talented side since the days of the Golden Generation.But as Italy proved on Friday night the very best international teams are often greater than the sum of the parts.And this game is monumental for fans north of the border who for once are watching their old rivals at a major tournament for a reason other than green-eyed envy.
We are in the same group as both these teams and face the Auld Enemy on Friday night at Wembley in a blockbuster Euro 2020 encounter.
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