Declan Rice said he would be “changed” by watching Italy lift the European Cup but called for England to write a new chapter three years later when they face Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

Ollie Watkins’ late goal helped England progress to a second consecutive European Cup final with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in Dortmund on Wednesday night.

Rice conceded giving the Netherlands the first goal through Harvey Simons, but a controversial Harry Kane penalty gave England the equalizer before Watkins scored.

Italy finally celebrate victory after beating Southgate on penalties at Wembley 2021. Rice, who has started all games and played every minute of England’s Euro 2024 campaign in Germany, knows he has a similar challenge to overcome this time but wants to do better.

Asked if there was a feeling of economic failure at Euro 2020, Rice replied: “Yes, of course. Look, it will always bother me to see Italy lift the cup.

“We have time now to write our own history. .

“We feel united and strong on the field. The improvement in defense compared to the last European Cup allowed us to control the ball better. The goal was wrong but suddenly I thought about my own body language, calm down, think about the clock and that there is still a long way to go and think it’s time for me to influence action

 “This will happen. One last thing and another good night, I hope we can do this now. Not for each other, but for the president. I think he deserves it.

One of Spain’s main threats in Berlin will be Barcelona’s 16-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal, who has impressed throughout the tournament, including scoring a stunning goal in France’s winning half.

“I tried to get a scholarship when I was 16, and Yamal put it in the top box,” Rice said.

“What he did at 16 is another level because I wasn’t ready for him at 16. They have a lot of experienced leaders and good players. We believe we will win this match, so it will be a good ending.

“We’re still on our toes to give our all to the kids, the fans and the manager and we’re proud to do that and bring some happiness to the country.” England also have a precocious talent in Manchester United midfielder Kobe Maino.

The 19-year-old started all three matches with Rice, who impressed his new partner. “You can see him. You talk to him and you can feel his courage and what I like about him is that he is not afraid to tell the truth,” said the Arsenal record £105 million signing.

“He took me off the line at the end of the game and I came up short. “We ran back and collided but that’s good because you want it “He’s got what the kids like about him Best regards, his ability and the way he gets the ball is also comfortable.” Speaking during the Euro 2020 season, Rice said he had never drank beer and promised to drink it once if England beat Italy.

Things have changed a little since then, but it still holds the same promise. Chapter : “I remember.” He said with a laugh. “I’ve been drinking beer ever since but with a little lemon, if we win I’ll drink real beer. I’ll have to hold my nose because I hate the smell.”

What night. “We’re in the final again. We’re together. Ollie is so funny. To have a character like that on the bench, I think you can see what it means to everyone. It was a very important night and I was very happy. “It’s going to be a great match.

This is football after all. This is the European Cup final and there’s a lot to do but ultimately the result is, I hope we can continue to rewrite history.