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Sophie Corcoran

Londoners could win Euro 2020 final tickets if they get first Covid jab by Thursday

Londoners could get an exclusive invite to the Euro 2020 final game if they get their first coronavirus vaccination by Thursday.

Mayor Sadiq Khan says he is inviting a lucky few who get their jab - or have their appointment booked - by Thursday and a plus one to the game.

The Euro 2020 final will be held at Wembley Stadium. It will be the first time a major international football tournament final has been held there in 25 years.

A total 50 pairs of tickets for the fan zone in Trafalgar Square will also be up for grabs, the Mayor said.

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England playing Germany in the Euro 2020 round of 16 match at Wembley Stadium, London (Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Many are hopeful that football will return home on July 11 when the final will take place.

England face Denmark in tomorrow's semi-final.

On the same day, Londoners can enter an online draw for the tickets by providing proof that they have attended a walk-in vaccination appointment this week for their first jab, or that they have booked an appointment to get their first dose.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is hoping to get more people vaccinated in London (PA)

Those who post on social media that they have had or have booked their vaccine will be entered into the draw twice.

Full details will be available on the Mayor of London's social media on Wednesday morning.

He said the drive for vaccinations was a "golden opportunity".

Mr Khan said: “It’s really important we continue to boost the number of young people coming forward to be vaccinated.

A person receives a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination centre for those aged 18 and over (REUTERS/Henry Nicholls)

“To help encourage more people to book their life-saving jabs, we are offering Londoners a golden opportunity to watch the Euro 2020 final in the iconic Trafalgar Square Fan Zone – with one lucky Londoner and a guest invited to see the game at the home of English football, Wembley Stadium.

"It could be an amazing day for our nation.

“We are already seeing the big difference that the vaccine is making in our fight against the virus, but the next two weeks are absolutely crucial in ensuring restrictions are lifted.

"I urge all Londoners to get both doses of the vaccine as soon as possible.

“As a global city we are leading the way in the roll-out of the vaccine, and we will continue to do all we can to improve access; from providing access to vaccine centres at convenient times for Londoners’ busy lives, as well as opening walk-in centres, for Londoners regardless of immigration status and GP registration.”

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