Soccer-England boss Southgate warns Italy will be 'massive hurdle'


Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Semi Final - England v Denmark - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - July 7, 2021 England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the match Pool via REUTERS/Paul Ellis

LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Gareth Southgate hailed his team for reaching their first tournament final in 55 years but said Italy, their opponents in Sunday's decider, will be a "massive hurdle".

Southgate and the England players stayed on the field after the final whistle singing "Sweet Caroline" with the fans and he suggested that was enough celebrating -- for now.

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