It's a rarity for England to enter any major international tournament as the outright favourites, but this year could mark the end of 58 years of disappointment and see football finally come home.
After coming tantalisingly close to European Championship glory at Wembley Stadium in 2021, only to be denied by a penalty shootout, Gareth Southgate and his squad have frequently been on the cusp of ultimate success.
They've reached the semi-final and quarter-final stages of the two World Cups that sandwiched their Euros heartbreak three years ago.
The Three Lions have brought a blend of youthful talent and seasoned stars to Germany for the tournament. Southgate has chosen a number of players set to make their major tournament debuts for England.
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