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England's Jamie Vardy scores his side's first goal of the game.

England's Jamie Vardy scores his side's first goal of the game. Source: AAP

Ever since England's triumph on home soil in 1966, it has failed to even reach the final of the tournament, but its fans believe a change in fortune is not far away.


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By Adrian Arciuli

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Ever since England's triumph on home soil in 1966, it has failed to even reach the final of the tournament, but its fans believe a change in fortune is not far away.



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