England defender Kieran Trippier believes his team can finally break its 58-year trophy drought by winning Euro 2024.
Gareth Southgate’s team will go to Germany as one of the tournament favourites, having finished second in Euro 2020 and reaching the World Cup quarter-finals two years ago.
England has never won the European Championship and last won a major trophy at the 1966 World Cup.
Newcastle Right-back Trippier, who will captain England in a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday, believes the Three Lions are finally ready to win some silverware.
“I’ve said it many times, we shouldn’t be shy to say that we can win it,” the 33-year-old told reporters on Sunday.
“We’re not saying that in an arrogant way. We’ve got a great squad, top manager, top staff. We’ve been so close recently over so many years it’s just about taking that next step now.
“I fully believe with this squad that we’ve got, we can go all the way. But we need to earn the right.
“The most important thing is the togetherness we’ve got in the squad. It’s unbelievable, probably the best I’ve been involved in, so we’re all looking forward to it.”
Trippier will captain England against Bosnia in the absence of usual captain Harry Kane.
Bayern Munich striker Kane missed the final two games of his club’s season due to a back injury received in the Champions League semi-final second leg loss to Real Madrid.
Trippier will be proud to lead England out at Newcastle’s St James’ Park, alongside his seven-year-old son Jacob.
“It’s going to be very special, obviously, at the stadium where I play week in, week out. I’ve got to thank Gareth again for giving me that trust,” he said.
“But for me if I have the armband or not, if I play or not, I’m always there, I’m always ready for the team and I’m a leader with or without the armband. I’ve never had it on a permanent basis.
“That’s the type of character I am but to lead the lads out, it’s very special. My son will be mascot as well, so that’s even more special, so a really proud moment for myself.”
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