Football Fan assemble, Euro 2020 the Italy v England Final ⚽

[DuncinToffee]

"The thing about football - the important thing about football - is that it is not just about football."

I must be getting nervous. Its quarter past 7 on a sunday and I am wide awake.

And me, feels like I have a big exam, was hoping to sleep away some of this morning.

I was hoping there’d be a thread on this!

I’m so excited. I’ll obviously be gutted if we lose but whatever happens I’m going to try to enjoy today and immerse myself in it as much as possible

Win or lose we will be talking about this for years and I want to make an occasion of it!

I’ve woken up early and buzzing with nerves and excitement already. DH and I are going to the game and I just want to enjoy it today - the semi was almost unbearable at times!!

@MrsGulDukat

What's everyone doing to distract themselves?

I'm trying to to continue on some fanfiction but not doing a very good job of it.

@MrsGulDukat

I'll be washing a fresh batch of blankets for WH - shouting at the arsebiscuit tumbledryer should get rid of some nervous energy🤣

@coastergirl
that's inspired!

can't remember who asked about snacks: we have crisps, popcorn and ice lollies but probably none for me. I don't think I'll be able to eat!

we are having a barbie before the game as it's DS2's birthday party (he's 18 in a few days😱).
so glad all of his mates can come after all - one was due to work past kick off but his boss lets him leave early. awww!

we'll be wearing lucky shirts, lucky nails, lucky facepaints. can't imagine what we'd do if we were superstitious!🤣

@DuncinToffee

Anything that you can eat without taking your eyes off the match and you don't mind spilling

I learnt this the hard way, had a chippy during the game against Germany and ended up with gravy all down me

Morning all , Placemarking for tonight !!
Hope your all ok.

@LarsErickssong

tbh I can do that watching Octonauts...

Trying out a new name.

Do ya think it suits me?

Can't wait.

@Bitofachinwag

What snacks are you planning for tomorrow's match?

How do you manage to eat during a match! The tension stops me

@MrsJackGrealish

Trying out a new name.

Do ya think it suits me?

🤣🤣

who dat?

MrsJackGrealish formally known as MrsGulDukat.

Love your name

@MrsJackGrealish

MrsJackGrealish formally known as MrsGulDukat.

nice one!

and yes, it suits you

I'll change back later.

Superstition, innit.

Signing in to watch a game that really doesn't concern me!

Woke up this morning thinking it was Monday and I’d missed it!

I’ll be at home, like I have for every match. Manifesting a win. Today is going to go very slowly I feel!

Can't take credit for the prayer, love it though!

I'm so excited and nervous and also really sad that it's almost over. I love these tournaments. I'd love to spend the day just watching related things, but pesky children and a broken boiler mean I have things to do!

Eeeeeeeek!!

Checking in! I’m getting more and more nervous. I think I’m trying to constantly remind myself that even losing the final is okay, it’s bloody brilliant that they got to it, but it feels like lip service really.
It NEEDS to come home!!

Does anyone know is there a radio or other channel with Lineker & co (bbc team) commentating? I see it's crappy ITV showing the match. I want to watch obviously but with good commentary so could mute it and have the radio on instead... potentially?

I should just google shouldn't I

I shall let you know my findings, if anyone thinks ITV commentary is shite.

BBC is showing the match too.

I see BBC radio 5 live is covering (obviously) but it doesn't say who commentators are www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000xw03

Checking in! Come on England!

@MrsJackGrealish oh thank you, didn't even think to look at other tv channels I presumed ITV had the rights or something - thank you!