It is a touched and almost speechless sparrow that comes to the mixed zone in Helsinki.

- It is difficult to find the right words. It is a great day for all football fans, but this was not just for the football fans but it was an interest that spread to ordinary people as well. It's cool, he says.

The European Championships next summer will be a way for the 32-year-old Sparv to crown his career.

- I am incredibly proud of how we as a team have handled the expectations and the pressure we have had on us. I myself have been in this environment for 17 years and since being captained by the U15 national team. This is a personal triumph and a moment I will always remember.

At the end signal, the Finnish supporters stormed the plan and then there was a wild party in the dressing room.

- This is what you have worked for. A dream come true. Having the fans on the pitch and having a party with them means a lot. They looked at them for how long they had been waiting for this day.

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Here, Finnish fans storm the pitch on the final signal Photo: TT

And now it should be celebrated?

- Now we have food with loved ones and then we move on and maybe get a beer or two, says Sparv.

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See Pukki make Finland's 3-0 goal. Photo: TT