Euro 2020: England have made progress after losing in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, says Kieran Trippier

Defender Kieran Trippier believes England are progressing after losing the 2018 World Cup semi-final to Croatia and is enjoying the Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Denmark at Wembley. Trippier scored from a free kick in the semi-final of the World Cup in Russia, before Croatia struck twice to snatch victory in extra time.

“I think from the two years the team has changed a lot and we are in a position now where we just want to create our own history. That’s all we want to do,” Trippier said.

“There are only maybe six or seven of us from that World Cup team, we have got so much good young talent now.

“It is there for everyone to see the attacking players we’ve got and I think we’ve taken that step forward from 2018.

“The Nations League we were in the semi-final and now we are playing Denmark – we have made a real good progression over the years.”

Gareth Southgate’s side will take on Denmark at Wembley with the chance to reach the final of a major tournament for the first time since winning the 1966 World Cup.

Trippier, another former team-mate of Eriksen, said: “We were on the coach, before the Croatia game. We saw it on the screens.

“It’s just important that he is here with us. He’s getting better, he’s making progress. It’s just hard to put into words because I have played with him. I was close with Christian.

“The most important thing is he is getting better. I messaged him. I didn’t do it straight away, I messaged him through social media.

“This is the time to give him privacy, with his family and his children. We just want him to make progress in his recovery.”