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Super-Sub Ollie Watkins Sends England into Euro 2024 Final with 2-1 Win Over Netherlands
In a historic night for English football, the Three Lions secured their spot in the Euro 2024 final with a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Netherlands. Super-sub Ollie Watkins was the hero, scoring a stunning last-minute goal that has sent England fans into dreamland.
The match, held in Dortmund, started disastrously for England when Xavi Simons put the Netherlands ahead with a spectacular goal just seven minutes in. However, Gareth Southgate’s men rallied, showcasing their best football of the tournament.
Harry Kane equalized with a penalty in the first half after VAR awarded the spot-kick for a foul on him by Denzel Dumfries. Phil Foden almost gave England the lead, only to be denied by Dumfries’ goal-line clearance and the crossbar.
As the game seemed destined for extra time, Watkins latched onto a pass from fellow substitute Cole Palmer and fired England into the final with a brilliant finish.
The victory sets up a mouth-watering final against Spain in Berlin on Sunday, marking England’s first-ever major final on foreign soil.
The night also saw shocking scenes off the pitch as England fans were attacked by Netherlands supporters before the match, highlighting tensions ahead of the crucial semi-final clash.
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