In a thrilling Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday, substitute Ollie Watkins secured England’s place in their second consecutive European Championship final with a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Netherlands.
As the match seemed destined for extra time, Watkins received a pass from Cole Palmer and unleashed a precise strike into the far corner, sparking jubilation among England’s fans and players alike. The victory sets up a final clash against Spain on Sunday.
Earlier in the frenetic first half, Xavi Simons had given the Dutch the lead with a spectacular long-range effort just seven minutes into the game. England responded swiftly, equalizing 11 minutes later when Harry Kane calmly converted a penalty following a foul by Denzel Dumfries.
This thrilling encounter kept fans on the edge throughout, culminating in Watkins’ late heroics that sealed England’s path to the final.
