Jadon Sancho on finding it hard to sleep after England’s emphatic Euro 2020 quarter-final win against Ukraine, why ‘the sky’s the limit’ for Jude Bellingham… and the advice he would give to his younger self
Jadon Sancho has opened up on barely sleeping a wink the night after helping England to the Euro 2020 semi-finals.
The soon-to-be Manchester United star made his first start of the tournament against Ukraine at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday and helped Gareth Southgate‘s side to an emphatic 4-0 win against Ukraine to book a last-four date with Denmark.
And Sancho, 21, revealed the excitement in the England camp after the result against Andriy Shevchenko’s men.
England star Jadon Sancho has opened up on the excitement of helping the side beat Ukraine
The 21-year-old made his first start of the tournament for Gareth Southgate’s side on Saturday
The tricky winger helped Southgate’s men overcome Ukraine 4-0 in their quarter-final clash
He said: ‘I didn’t really sleep last night, it was a great feeling yesterday and the lads are still buzzing, so I was glad to be a part of it.
‘Everyone’s over the moon, we know how much it means to the fans and our families, so buzzing. The scenes were unbelievable, loads of English fans around the stadium and the support was definitely there – crazy.’
Sancho has agreed to join the Red Devils from Borussia Dortmund subject to contractual terms and a medical, with the deal expected to be completed after the competition finishes.
The former Manchester City winger also discussed the potential of Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, 18, who came on in the 65th minute against Ukraine, replacing Kalvin Phillips – and stated what advice he would give his younger self.
Sancho also talked up the potential of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham (left)
And the former Manchester City star revealed what advice he would give his younger self
He added: ‘The sky’s the limit for Jude. He’s a great player and he’s very mature – at that age I was a bit childish.
‘Him getting selected (for England) was a massive thing, especially so young, and I know how he plays so we’ve got a good relationship on and off the pitch.
‘My advice to my younger self would be work hard and always, always train, especially on what you’re not good at!’
Next up the Three Lions take on Kasper Hjulmand’s Denmark on Wednesday July 7, kicking off at 8pm BST, with the chance to reach their first ever European Championship final, which would be played at home at Wembley if they progress.
