All eyes on Harry Kane as English bookmakers release odds for Euro 2020 final ...

Gareth Southgate's men are slim favourites with the bookies for tonight's historic match with Italy despite England being in their first major international final in 55 years. 

With 60,000 expectant supporters roaring them on from within Wembley stadium, Ladbrokes has the Three Lions as 7/5 favourites to topple the Italians (23/10) in this evening's titanic clash.

England's talismanic captain Harry Kane is priced at 10/3 to bag the opening goal of the game, while potential player of the tournament Raheem Sterling is 6/1.

And the Three Lions' heroes are both viewed as most likely to be crowned man of the match, with Kane (4/1) and Sterling (6/1) edging out Italy's Lorenzo Insigne at 8/1. 

The bookmakers view a draw after 90 minutes at 2/1, while a 1-1 draw and the match to go to a tense penalty shootout is priced at 13/2.

England last beat the Italians in a competitive fixture with a 2-0 victory in the qualifiers for the 1978 World Cup, having lost the previous six games.

Their most recent defeat came in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup, when the Azzurri beat England 2-1 with goals from Claudio Marchisio and Mario Balotelli. 

Both sides are equally rated at 17/2 to win the final via penalties, although the Three Lions will be hoping to escape the agony of a shootout, having lost six of the tense deciders and winning only three in their history.

England's 55-year wait for a major tournament final is over and Gareth Southgate's side are within touching distance of greatness.

Fans were fearful when drawn on the same side as world champions France, reigning European champions Portugal and bitter rivals Germany but the Three Lions swatted Joachim Low's outfit aside at the last-16 stage.

Ukraine were dispatched with ease and Denmark pushed them all the way in the semi-finals on Wednesday but now just Italy stand in England's way of ending all those years of hurt.

But who has been the Three Lions' standout player so far?

Came in for some criticism for letting in Mikkel Damsgaard's free-kick which gave Denmark the lead in the last-four clash but he's been outstanding this summer.

Denmark's strike is the only goal he's conceded so far with the Everton goalkeeper making some crucial saves in England's run to the final.

Former Three Lions defender Gary Neville hailed Pickford as the man of the match in the 2-0 win over Germany and claimed he was a 'different player' for his country than his club. 

Yet to feature but Southgate took the time to praise the importance of the fringe players in his squad. 

The 23-year-old shot-stopper is only young and will be gaining vital experience at this level, which will only benefit England in the future. 

Pickford's back-up but has not been called upon. The 28-year-old has impressed England goalkeeping coach Martyn Margetson following his first call-up to the squad.

He enjoyed an excellent season with West Brom and like Ramsdale has contributed to an unified group.

The Manchester City defender's influence on this England side may have slipped under the radar with Luke Shaw on the opposite flank dominating the headlines. 

But there's no underestimating just how pivotal he has been to England's success and his ability to execute Southgate's gameplan. 

He has matured defensively under the stewardship of Pep Guardiola and can be trusted to perform, resulting in him playing in five of the six matches.

Started the tournament at left back and did not look out of place before being utilised as right wing back against Germany.

The Atletico Madrid man can be relied on, offers experience and provides quality at a dead-ball situation. 

Walker is, understandably, ahead of him when Southgate opts for a back four but Trippier has played his part this summer and could be important come Sunday.

The young promising Chelsea full back has only featured in the drab goalless stalemate with Scotland so far and struggled to provide the same threat Blues fans became accustomed to seeing last season.

However the 21-year-old did show glimpses of his quality on the ball but is well down the pecking order. 

Like Ramsdale and Johnstone he has contributed to the camp and he will benefit massively from the journey.

The Manchester City centre half has continued his fine form from last campaign into the tournament and been solid at the back.

He has been instrumental in keeping five clean sheets. He's strong in an aerial battle, challenge and his decision-making has improved.

He came close to breaking the deadlock against Scotland as his header crashed off the post. Stones is a constant danger at set pieces. Beware Italy. 

The Manchester United centre back missed the first two group games due to injury but since being reinstated in the side has been commanding in defence.

Tyrone Mings performed well in Maguire's absence but Maguire's leadership qualities and ability to carry the ball forward from the back are vital for England.

His threat in the opposition's box also gives the Three Lions another dimension. Since returning to the fold Maguire has been dominant. 

The Aston Villa defender started the first two group games, playing his part in keeping two clean sheets.

He slotted in seamlessly into the backline while Maguire recovered from injury. Although he is unlikely to feature on Sunday, Mings stepped in when England needed him to. 

The Wolves skipper is yet to make his Euro 2020 bow but he's been a key figure within the England camp. It appears he has been embracing every second and Southgate's No 2 Steve Holland hailed the defender's contribution.

'My player of the tournament so far is Conor Coady, I would say,' Holland told BBC Football Daily.

'He's not get on the pitch yet, but on the training pitch he gives everything.

'In the dressing room before the game, he speaks like he's captain despite the fact he's not been on the pitch yet. That's incredibly difficult to do.'

The highly-rated Brighton defender has not made an appearance this summer but at 23 is one for the future and this sensational run to the Euro 2020 final will stand him in good stead.

His future is uncertain with Arsenal and Everton circling following his impressive campaign on the south coast.

The Manchester United left back has been nothing short of sensational, supplying three assists in five matches, helping England progress to the Wembley showdown on Sunday.

Shaw has enjoyed a

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