'Full English' - reaction to Man Utd and Spurs' Europa League wins
"It's a full English in the Europa League final," jokes the Daily Express back page after both Manchester United and Tottenham thrashed their semi-final opponents over two legs.Spurs are bidding to end a 41-year wait for European success and a first trophy of any kind in 17 years, while United know a win would secure their second European trophy in eight years.All eyes are now on Wednesday, 21 May.
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