Euro 2024: Super sub Watkins fires England into final

For the first time in their history, England’s national team are through to the final of a major tournament on foreign soil.

The Three Lions achieved this in style coming from behind to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday night.

A dramatic late surge secured the win for the Three Lions.

Substitute Ollie Watkins became the hero, scoring a spectacular goal in the dying moments of the match (90th minute) to send England through to the final in Berlin.

The match

The match started with both teams pushing forward, but the Netherlands struck first.

Declan Rice’s misplaced pass allowed Xavi Simons to unleash a stunning shot that found the net, putting the Dutch in the lead early on.

Xavi Simons (PHOTO CREDIT: x.com @xavisimons | via https://x.com/xavisimons/status/1809716925825458226/photo/1
Xavi Simons (PHOTO CREDIT: x.com @xavisimons | via https://x.com/xavisimons/status/1809716925825458226/photo/1

Undeterred, England responded quickly. Kobbie Mainoo and Phil Foden spearheaded the attack, creating pressure.

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