Ollie Watkins' late heroics send England to Euro 2024 final
England's Ollie Watkins scored a dramatic late winner to secure a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands and send the Three Lions to their second successive European Championship final.
The Netherlands had taken an early lead through Xavi Simons' stunning long-range effort, but England hit back almost immediately as captain Harry Kane levelled from the penalty spot.
The Dutch were reduced to 10 men late on when Denzel Dumfries was sent off for a second bookable offence, and Watkins made the most of the numerical advantage to fire home the winner in the dying seconds of the game.
England will now face Spain in the final in Berlin on Sunday, while the Netherlands will take on Italy in the third-place play-off.
The victory was a major triumph for England manager Gareth Southgate, who has now led the Three Lions to two major tournament finals in a row.
It was also a special moment for Watkins, who has had to be patient for his chances in the England team. The Aston Villa forward has now scored three goals in his last four international appearances, and he will be hoping to add to his tally in the final.
The Netherlands will be disappointed to have come so close to reaching the final, but they can take heart from their performances in the tournament. They have been one of the most impressive teams in Europe over the past few years, and they will be back to challenge for major honours in the future.
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