Terry Venables’ incredible Euro 96 England squad and where they are now from Sky Sports pundit to waistcoat-wearer

LEGENDARY boss Terry Venables guided England to the semi-final at Euro 1996.

The tournament had fans across the country believing football was coming home until the Three Lions were beaten by Germany on penalties.

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Terry Venables led England as fans dared to dreamCredit: Getty

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The Three Lions made the semi-finals and lost on penaltiesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

From Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham destroying Holland to Paul Gascoigne’s incredible goal and dentist chair celebration in victory over Scotland, and who can forget a nervy shootout 4-2 win over Spain in the quarter-finals?

Euro 96 has a special place in the hearts of many.

Venables united a country and following the sad news of his passing, SunSport take a look at where that iconic England squad are now.

David Seaman

Seaman was vital at the home tournament, saving a penalty in the shootout win against Spain and against Scotland in the group stages.

The 60-year-old starred on Dancing on Ice in 2008, where he met wife Frankie.

He now lives a quiet life and often goes fishing.

Tim Flowers

Flowers played between the sticks for the likes of Southampton and Blackburn during his career.

Since hanging up his gloves, he has forged a career in management with Macclesfield Town, Barnet and most recently Gloucester City – where he left in September this year.

Ian Walker

As third choice goalkeeper at Euro 1996, the ex-Tottenham and Leicester stopper could be easily forgotten by some.

Walker has worked as a coach in China with Super League club Shanghai Port since 2014.

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Ian Walker (left) alongside David SeamanCredit: AFP Gary Neville

Neville was England’s youngest starter at the tournament and Venables showed huge trust in the soon to be Manchester United icon.

He is now one of the faces of Sky Sports as a pundit and commentator.

Neville was keen for Venables to continue as manager beyond Euro 1996 and labelled him one of England’s best ever coaches.

Phil Neville

Gary’s younger brother Phil made his England debut in a friendly just before the Euros kicked off.

After enjoying a lengthy career at Man Utd and Everton, Neville retired and begun coaching.

He has since held roles in charge of the Lionesses, Inter Miami and this month he landed another managerial job in the MLS with Portland Timbers.

Tony Adams

The no-nonsense centre-back and Arsenal legend captained the Three Lions at the iconic tournament.

He had managerial spells with Wycombe, Portsmouth, Azerbaijani team Gabala and Spanish side Granada.

Adams starred on Strictly Come Dancing last year and he now raises money for charity after battling alcoholism.

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Adams was skipper at Euro 96Credit: Rex Gareth Southgate

Southgate missed the crucial penalty in the semi-final defeat to Germany.

He is now England’s waist-coat wearing manager, who went one beyond Venables at Euro 2020 as the Three Lions made the final.

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Gareth Southgate missed a penalty in the semi-final shootoutCredit: Getty Steve Howey

Howey played for Newcastle during the summer of 1996.

He has since had a career on radio and can be hired as an after dinner speaker.

Sol Campbell

Campbell was at Tottenham at the time football nearly came home – before he controversial move to Arsenal.

The centre-back has been in the dugout as a manager but now no longer wants to be on the touchline following studying at the prestigious Harvard University.

Stuart Pearce

Pearce’s passionate celebration after scoring in the shootout against Spain will never be forgotten.

The man nicknamed “Psycho” has worked as a manager and coach at a host of clubs as well as England’s Under-21s.

Pearce is nowadays often heard chatting all things Premier League on the radio with talkSPORT.

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Stuart Pearce was England’s left-back for Euro 1996Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Darren Anderton

Anderton’s career was plagued by injuries but he managed to feature in all five of England’s games at Euro 1996.

He now works as a pundit in Canada.

Nick Barmby

Barmby managed just one appearance en route to the semi-finals.

He took charge of Hull for one season in the 2011-12 campaign and last worked as a coach at Scunthorpe in 2019.

Paul Ince

Paul Ince ran the show in the England midfield and played for the likes of Man Utd, Inter Milan and Liverpool.

He returned to management last season with Reading, nine years after last stepping into the dugout with Blackpool.

Ince left the Royals in April this year and has since been out of work.

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Paul Ince up against Switzerland in the group stagesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd David Platt

Platt was one of the most experienced members of the England squad in the summer of 96.

He coached for several years at Manchester City and now shares his experience at a grassroots club Boundary Park.

Paul Gascoigne

The England legend was one of the most much-loved players in the squad and Venables was able to get the best out of his talent.

Since retiring Gazza has battled mental health and alcohol problems.

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Paul Gascoigne starred in the tournamentCredit: Getty Jamie Redknapp

A young Redknapp made just one substitute appearance at the tournament.

He is now a well-dressed face of Sky Sports as a pundit and as a star of hit show A League of Their Own.

Steve McManaman

McManaman was a tricky winger that gave the Three Lions pace and creativity on the flank.

He now features as a co-commentator on TNT Sports.

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Steve McManaman is now a commentator and punditCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Steve Stone

Stone was at Nottingham Forest when he was called up to the England squad for the Euros.

He now works as part of Sean Dyche’s coaching team at Everton after previously working with him at Burnley.

Alan Shearer

The Premier League all-time leading goalscorer won the Golden Boot at Euro 96.

Shearer is now a pundit on Match of the Day.

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Alan Shearer was top scorer with five goalsCredit: Reuters Teddy Sheringham

Sheringham netted twice as England smashed Holland 4-1 in the group stages.

Since retiring, the striker has won thousands as a poker played, managed in India and dressed as a tree in the Masked Singer.

Les Ferdinand

Ferdinand may have been one of the Premier League best striker but he surprisingly didn’t play a minute at Euro 96.

He stepped down as QPR’s director of football in the summer.

Robbie Fowler

Fowler had only recently burst onto the scene and the iconic tournament was his first in an England shirt.

He most recently managed in the Saudi second tier with Al-Qadsiah.

Fowler guided them to six wins in eight games but was shockingly sacked last month.

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The iconic ‘it’s coming home’ song was born in 1996Credit: Offside Sports