Alternate Ollie Watkins scored a fine goal from a half-turn in the 91st minute to give England a 2-1 win over the Netherlands and a place in their second consecutive European Championship final.
When the match seemed headed for extra time, Watkins received a pass from Cole Palmer and he unleashed a cross-shot that unleashed euphoria among the English fans and players.
England will face Spain in Sunday’s final.
Xavi Simons had put the Dutch ahead seven minutes into a frenetic first half with a phenomenal shot from distance, before England equalized at 18 through a penalty kick from Harry Kane after a lack of Denzel Dumfries.
King Charles’ request for the Euro Cup final
King Charles congratulated England on Wednesday for their 2-1 victory in the final game against the Netherlands. which gave him the classification to the final of the Eurocup, but he hoped that there would be less drama in the final of the tournament.
To get to Sunday’s game against Spain In Berlin, England needed late goals and a penalty shoot-out in the knockout rounds.
On Wednesday, the substitute Ollie Watkins He scored the goal in the 91st minute that qualified England for its second consecutive Euro final.
“My wife and I join our entire family in wishing you all the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the European Championship, and in sending you our best wishes for Sunday’s match.”said Carlos in a message addressed to England coach Gareth Southgate and his players.
“If I may encourage them to get the win before they have to resort to last-minute miracle goals or another penalty drama, I’m sure it would greatly ease the strain on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure! Good luck, England.”.
England, who needed penalties to beat Switzerland in the quarter-finals and a late goal against Slovakia to force extra time before winning after 120 minutes, will play another final three years after losing to Italy in the 2021 decider in London.
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