Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak celebrated the United Kingdom being named as hosts of the 2028 European Championship with Ireland by visiting England’s footballers at St. George’s Park on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Sandwiched between Three Lions captain Harry Kane and manager Gareth Southgate, Sunak posed for photos holding a No. 28 England sweater.<\/p>\n
“I grew up with Euro 96 being one of the most amazing memories of my childhood,” Sunak said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“We have a chance to do that all over again for lots more people just like we did last year with the Lionesses (who won the 2022 Women’s Euro at London’s Wembley Stadium).<\/p>\n
“We host tournaments better than anyone else. It’s going to be a massive boost for the economy. We’re going to welcome millions of people to the country, and it’s going to inspire a whole new generation.”<\/p>\n
England were training ahead of Friday’s friendly against Australia at Wembley. They will also host Italy in a Euro qualifier next Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Ten stadiums in England, Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland will host Euro 2028 matches.<\/p>\n