With the Euro 2020 in full swing, football fans all over the world are eagerly waiting to see their favorite teams score goals, make history, and take home the trophy. England, one of the favorites to win the tournament, has a long-standing legacy of excellence in football. In this article, we will explore the number of goals that England has scored in the European Championship over the years, their top scorers, and their chances in the current tournament.
England has participated in the European Championship eight times in total, starting from 1968. They made their way to the semifinals in 1996 but were unable to proceed further. In their eight appearances, they have played a total of 31 matches, scoring 40 goals overall. This gives them an average of 1.2 goals per game.
England has had some impressive performances in the European Championship, which have been largely led by their top scorers. Alan Shearer is England's leading scorer in the European Championship, with seven goals to his name. He played three tournaments for England, scoring two goals in Euro '96, three in Euro 2000, and two in Euro 2004. Wayne Rooney, England's highest scorer of all time, follows Shearer with six goals in four tournaments.
Other notable players who have contributed to England's goal tally in the European Championship include Gary Lineker, David Platt, and Michael Owen. Lineker and Platt both scored three goals each in Euro 1992, which remains England's joint-most successful campaign in the tournament to date. Michael Owen scored four goals in total, including a hat-trick against Germany in the quarter-finals of Euro 2000.
England has been one of the most consistent teams in Europe over the past decade, having reached the quarter-finals of the last two major tournaments - the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2016. With a talented squad, England has a great chance of winning the tournament this year. Their attacking options include Harry Kane, who won the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup, Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford.
Their defense is also solid, with John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Harry Maguire forming a formidable backline. With the tournament being held on home soil, England will have home advantage and a passionate crowd supporting them throughout. This could give them the extra push they need to go all the way to the final.
England has a rich history in the European Championship, having scored 40 goals in total over eight appearances. Their top scorers, including Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney, have played a significant role in their past performances. With their talented squad and home advantage, England has a great chance of winning the tournament this year. As football fans all over the world watch the tournament unfold, England's performance will no doubt be closely watched and anticipated.