Euro 2020: Countdown to England v Denmark semi-final

So that's all from us. We're off to adorn our England attire and sing 'It's Coming Home' till kick-off.

Thanks for all your messages about your memories of following England in major tournaments and letting us know how you're preparing for tonight's clash.

Fingers crossed all of your superstitions, omens and pre-match preparations help the boys reach the final.

You can listen to live commentary of the big match here on BBC Sounds, with coverage starting at 18:00 BST, plus there'll be live text updates on the BBC Sport website. The build-up is already under way right here.

As England get ready to take on Denmark in tonight's semi-final everyone's a fan - even those who don't really like football.

I spoke to these football fans in Nottingham as excitement builds for the match.

Peter Hopewell is heading to his son's to watch it tonight because he has the bigger TV.

"I think we have been improving all the way through and we have got better and better as the tournament has gone on," he said.

While his wife, Susan Hopewell will be tuning into The Sewing Bee instead "because I can't stand tension", she said.

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We caught Lee Chapell as he set off on his journey to Wembley but he isn’t optimistic for a win.

"I'm nervous," he said. "But I think we'll lose in injury time.

"They have been unbelievable, but there's too much hype and too much expectation on them."

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Students Fiorella Di Marco and Hector Leon have split loyalties but will be cheering for England tonight.

"I'm Spanish so as Spain lost yesterday, I will be supporting England," said Hector. "They played really well in the last game so I hope they win."

While Fiorella is hoping for an England v Italy final.

"I'm an Italian fan but I live in England, so I think it will be a really good game to watch.

"I love watching the games in the pub, it's really exciting watching everyone's emotions."

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Darren, you could end up having a very busy Sunday!

For 18-year-old Jude Bellingham, success has been on the cards. since his early teens.

Mike Dodds, head of Birmingham City's academy, told the BBC: "I was there for his first session as a 7-year-old. I think he had a Argentina or Barcelona top on. He was no different to others at that age.

"If anyone had said then he was going to be Euro semi-finals at 18 I would have laughed but by the time he was 13 you knew he was going to be special.

"He had interest at 12/13 from all over England. Then by 14/15 half of Europe was watching him at our youth games at the training ground.

"It's difficult to watch the games because I have seen him do ridiculous things for so long but I am probably his biggest critic. As good as he is, I'll be like 'yeah, but he could have done this', but then I remember he's only 18 and would have just done his A- Levels. I am also his biggest fan.

"His mindset won't be just to see Euro 2020 as experience, he'll want to play every minute of every game."

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Former England winger Chris Waddle says that Denmark seem to be on a mission now.

"You've got to give Denmark a lot of respect. The first two games they lost, everybody thought it's not meant to be. Obviously the scenes we saw with Christian Eriksen weren't pretty and they've seemed to have just got together as if they're on a mission now.

"They play with so much energy and so much passion for their country and the shirt with the fans right behind them. Since those first two games they've arguably been one of the best teams in the tournament."

The Danes have been travelling a fair bit for their games. Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Baku, and now Wembley but Waddle doesn't feel it will have an impact.

"They get good recovery now. They've got everything you can think of which can help them improve over the days after a match to recover. They are a very dangerous side who probably built their game on the English system many years ago and that is why I think we always find it difficult when we play these types of teams."

England's assistant manager Steve Holland has been telling BBC Radio 5 Live why Conor Coady is his player of the tournament, despite not playing a minute of action yet.

"On the training pitch, he gives everything. In the dressing room before the game, he speaks like he's captain," he said.

Badreddine - Gareth Southgate has given this England team and the nation so much to be proud of, he should be appreciated and celebrated for all he has achieved so far and for the way he has gone about it! It shows what a fantastic leader he is!

If there's a tweet to sum up the mood of the day, this is it.

Tim Heritage - My father was telling me last night how he missed extra time during the World Cup Final in '66 because he desperately needed to buy a pair of shoes for a function in the evening. Bit worried there won't be any shoe shops open at 10pm on Sunday should we need to send him out again.

Mason Mount and Declan Rice are hoping to keep their place for tonight's game. But which starting XI did you select on the BBC website?

It's pictured below, and you can click here for more details.

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And finally from today's papers, long-term pals Mason Mount and Declan Rice are pictured in the Daily Telegraph.

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Paul Geary - I was there for the heartache in Italia '90 and Euro '96, but the joy felt in getting that far was wondrous. Now we sit poised for glory at last.

Ade Green - At Euro '88 in Germany I saw England lose all three group matches. England now reminds me of the strong and majestic Dutch team of that time.

Ross Dunbar - I was in Sao Paulo in 2014 to watch the last of the golden generation underdeliver vs Uruguay. At least I got to see Wazza's only ever World Cup goal.

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Roxanne - Every England game I've cooked chicken and chorizo with rice. I'm currently on my way to the supermarket to get... chicken, chorizo and rice. Not taking any chances.

Paul - I've not shaved my beard since the Croatia game, despite the protests of my colleagues.

Steve - The only match I've watched this year is England v Scotland and that was our worst performance, so now I have a total media blackout until half-time, then follow it on the BBC website.

The superstition messages are rolling in thick and fast. And of course, Steve. You know it makes sense.

Michael - Behind goal tonight.. my Mum's out of hospital today after 4 weeks. Mum's coming home, football's coming home!

Tom, Rowardennan - Me and my dad have followed England abroad for years, firstly 2004 - England v France. But this time we're up hiking in Scotland, and have managed to get the pub landlord to (reluctantly) put the game on - hoping we're the happy ones after the game tonight!

Patrick - In hotel quarantine, day 4. Got delivered a Lion Bar for lunch (niche chocolate bar)... but surely a sign?Should have made it three, Patrick, just to be safe.

Spare a thought for the GB women's football team, who are flying out to Japan for the Tokyo Olympics this afternoon.

Fifteen of manager Hege Riise's 18-player squad are England internationals but their chances of watching tonight's match are heavily reliant on the strength of the airplane's wifi. Let's hope it holds up for them. If not there is always live text commentary on this very website!

They kick-off their Olympic campaign against Chile in Sapporo on 21 July.

Daniel - Haven’t cut the grass since the Euros started. We haven’t conceded and are in the semis. She is moaning I have too…I don’t do it, right?

Surely it can wait another five days, Daniel.

About 60,000 fans will be admitted to Wembley for tonight's game - 75% of the stadium's capacity, people will be also watching in pubs or at home.

Sport minister Nigel Huddleston said that everyone should follow whatever restrictions are in place.

"Wherever you are watching the game, I appeal please do so sensibly, and abide by whatever restrictions are in place, whether that's at Wembley or in a pub, bar or restaurant, or at home with a limited number of friends.

"We need to make sure people do realise, enjoy tonight but we're not over Covid yet and even tonight with very, very large numbers of people, there are restrictions there, but this is part of the process of moving forward so we don't have the restrictions."

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