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England 2-1 Netherlands LIVE RESULT: Latest reaction as super sub Ollie Watkins fires Three Lions into Euro 2024 final
OLLIE WATKINS scored a sensational 90th-MINUTE goal to put England in the Euro 2024 final!
The Aston Villa striker, on as a sub for Harry Kane, turned inside the box and fired a strike into the far corner.
And as a result, Gareth Southgate's side will now face Spain in Sunday’s showpiece.
- Match result: England 2-1 Netherlands
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Mainoo's Euro 2024 call
Kobbie Mainoo says England are ready to “etch our name into history” by winning the Euros in Berlin on Sunday.
The Manchester United midfielder became his nation’s youngest player ever to play in a semi-final of a major tournament in Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over the Dutch.
Mainoo put in a breathtaking performance despite his tender age of just 19 years and 82 days.
But he and his team-mates will not be satisfied until they have beaten in-form Spain at the Olympiastadion, ending 58 years of hurt.
One hundred per cent. That’s the only reason we’re here.
We're not here just to get to the final and call it quits. We're here to win and etch our name into history.
Kobbie MainooShaw praises Watkins
LUKE SHAW praised hero-of-the-hour Ollie Watkins for not losing his focus.
Striker Watkins, 28, came off the bench to belt home a 90th-minute winner against the Dutch on Wednesday, taking England to their first major final overseas.
The Aston Villa man revealed afterwards he had been getting frustrated at his lack of game-time.
Prior to the Netherlands semi, the only Euros action he had seen was 20 minutes off the bench against Denmark in the second group game.
I’m so, so happy for Ollie.
I said in my press conference the other day that the people who have not played many minutes, you never know when your chance will come, and you have to be ready.
That was exactly why I said it, because Ollie hasn't played too much, had an opportunity to come on and took it.
Luke ShawXavi Simons reacts
Xavi Simons says the future is bright, the future is Oranje - despite semi-final heartbreak to England.
Talented Simons, 21, belted the Netherlands into an early lead in Wednesday’s last-four clash with the Three Lions.
But Harry Kane’s penalty levelled things up before supersub Ollie Watkins fired home a brilliant, 90th-minute winner.
It was a bitter pill for the Dutch to swallow, but Paris Saint-Germain man Simons sees the character-building experience as the start of something special for his nation.
It's tough, this defeat. I'm really disappointed, I think the team are as well.
But this is the start of a journey that's going to be really bright. I'm proud of the team.
For most of the game we were compact, waiting for them to make a mistake.
We had chances to finish them [off], but at the end we were a little bit tired.
Xavi Simons
Jude Bellingham’s classy reaction to heartbroken Netherlands stars
The Three Lions overcame the Dutch in the semi-final at the Signal Iduna Park.
And Bellingham, 21, starred after the final whistle as he made a classy gesture to the heartbroken Dutch stars.
He initially fell to his knees and was congratulated by Anthony Gordon and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Real Madrid man was then spotted shaking hands and hugging each of his opponents.
He could be seen talking to the likes of Daley Blind, Stefan de Vrij, Bart Verbruggen, Virgil van Dijk and many others.
He ended his walk by consoling Dutch scorer Xavi Simons before running off to join in with the celebrations.
Bellingham was not the only England star that was seen checking on the defeated players.
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo was also thoughtful enough to offer help to De Vrij after he collapsed to the floor.
Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Luke Shaw, Alexander-Arnold and Gordon could also be seen shaking hands with the Dutch.
Watch Jude Bellingham's classy reaction to heartbroken Holland stars after England's incredible last-gasp Euro 2024 winFrom non-league to England hero
Ollie Watkins was England's Euro 2024 semi-final hero after his 90th-minute winner fired the Three Lions into the final against Spain.
The 28-year-old was playing his trade in the sixth tier for Weston-super-Mare in 2014/15 and is now on the biggest stage of them all.
Watkins climbed the ranks of English football to reach the Premier League with Aston Villa, who he helped to secure the return of the Champions League to Villa Park for next season.
Now, the striker gearing up for a Euros final as the Three Lions look to end a 58-year wait for a major tournament triumph.
Credit: GETTY Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink ‘remember he’s Dutch’ during England's wild celebrations
The legendary Premier League striker was caught up with split loyalties after Ollie Waktins' dramatic winning goal against Holland.
The Aston Villa striker fired England into the Euro 2024 final with a clinical strike in the 90th minute.
Xavi Simons had given the Dutch the lead with a sublime strike in the 7th minute.
Harry Kane levelled the match from the spot 11 minutes later, setting up Watkins for his heroic moment.
As Watkins, 28, scored the winner the Three Lions bench erupted into celebration.
This included coach Hasselbaink when ran up to celebrate with Gareth Southgate.
However, Hasselbaink, 52, smile quickly faded after realising he was celebrating a goal against his native side.
The moment was caught on camera and fans could not help but find it amusing.
Watch Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink ‘remember he’s Dutch’ during England’s wild celebrations to Watkins’ winner vs HollandKane’s message to England fans
Harry Kane issued a rallying cry to the nation following England's stunning Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands.
The Three Lions booked their place in Sunday's final against Spain with a sensational last-gasp win over the Dutch in Dortmund.
Substitute Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score a sensational stoppage-time winner to seal a 2-1 win for Gareth Southgate's troops and a place in their second successive Euros final.
And skipper Kane has issued a passionate war cry to his team-mates and fans on social media ahead of the team's date with destiny.
The Bayern Munich hitman said: "Here we are one more [game] to go. What can I say?
"What an unbelievable game, what an unbelievable achievement. Back-to-back finals.
"The first final on foreign soil for this team. [It was] a special, special night.
"I'm incredibly proud of everyone involved. All the players, all the coaching staff.
"It's been a hell of a ride to get to this moment and there's one more to go.
"So thank you for all your support, it means the world to us. One more [game to go], let's do it."
Watch Harry Kane’s message to England fans after Three Lions reach Euro 2024 final in dramatic fashionOllie with trophy to remember
Despite only spending ten minutes or so on the pitch, Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins was awarded the man of the match award.
It was his goal that separated the sides in Dortmund and booked their place in the final.
Watkins will be hoping he can have a similar impact when they lock horns with Spain on Sunday.
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Cole shows his worth in Dortmund
Having had such a successful first season at Stamford Bridge, many have questioned why the attacker has played so little in Euro 2024.
Brought on as a substitute this evening, it was his pass that created the goal for Ollie Watkins.
Whether it will see him start in the final on Sunday is one thing, there be one man who will claiming the plaudits for the changes he made.
Credit: Reuters Timing it right in Germany
When it comes to major tournaments, nobody talks about how you reached a final if you win it.
While Gareth Southgate's side have had some scrappy performances to get to this stage, none of that matters now.
All eyes are the final against Spain, with England having the chance to do something really special.
Three Lions answer critics in style
Much has been said about this England side during this tournament.
They have been criticised for not performing and living up to their billing but they made a statement when it counted.
After falling behind, the outlook seemed bleak, but they can now look forward to a final against Spain on Sunday.
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Ollie Watkins' 90th minute goal saw England through to the Euro 2024 final in Germany.
It booked their first final on foreign soil in the process.
There is still work to be done for this squad, against a very impressive Spanish side, but tonight is for celebrating and enjoying this moment.
Credit: Getty Fans go wild for semi-final win
Whether in Germany or England, Three Lions' went crazy as Ollie Takins' shot nestled in the back of the net.
Everyone was expecting a tense half an hour of extra-time but the Aston Villa striker had other thoughts.
Beer flew in the air, complete strangers embraced each other as England booked their place in the Euro 2024 final.
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View from SunSport's Charlie Wyett in Dortmund
It was a night to remember at Signal Iduna Park for everyone involved with this England squad.
SunSport's Charlie Wayett gives his review of what just happened in Dortmund this evening.
England's fans will be partying long into the night both home and abroad.
The Sun's Charlie Wyett praises England as Ollie Watkins 90th minute winner puts Three Lions into Euro 2024 finalEngland with chance to bring it home
It was a tight affair between Netherlands and England but Gareth Southgate's side stole victory in the final moments of the game.
Both sides createed chances, hitting the woodwork in the process, but the Three Lions did the unthinkable.
They now have the chance to lock horns with Spain in the final this weekend, looking to win their first trophy since that infamous final in 1966.
England with chance to bring it home
It was a tight affair between Netherlands and England but Gareth Southgate's side stole victory in the final moments of the game.
Both sides createed chances, hitting the woodwork in the process, but the Three Lions did the unthinkable.
They now have the chance to lock horns with Spain in the final this weekend, looking to win their first trophy since that infamous final in 1966.
Dutch courage sapped in semi
Just as it looked they were heading to extra-time, Netherlands were dealt the ultimate sucker-punch.
A late goal with no time to find an equaliser leaves Ronald Koeman's side devastated at Signal Iduna Park.
Dreams of facing Spain in the final are dead in the water and the Dutch are heading home.
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If the two players coming on could have written their own script, this would have been it.
Cole Palmer picked up the ball and played it into the feet of Ollie Watkins in the box.
As his shot nestled in the far corner, he immediately ran to celebrate with the Chelsea man.
Credit: Getty Three Lions roar in Dortmund
After falling behind to a Xavi Simons stunner, fans could be forgiven for thinking this was going to be another night of heartache in Germany.
However, some shrewd substitutions changed the game for England as a late Ollie Watkins strike won the game.
With no time remaining for Netherlands to respond, it meant that Gareth Southgate's side will now face Spain in Sunday's final.
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Ollie causes another fine mess for England
He has had limited game time in Euro 2024 but none of that will matter now for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.
Brought on for Harry Kane, he received the ball in the box with nothing on whatsoever.
As the Dutch defender failed to stick tight to him, he spun and shot as his effort nestled in the far corner of the goal.
The stadium, every pub and home in the country erupted as he wheeled away to celebrate.
Ollie Watkins scores 90th minute winner vs Netherlands to put England into Euro 2024 FINALFT: Netherlands 1-2 England
The referee blows his whistle to end the game.
England are through to the final of Euro 2024.
Netherlands' players are devastated, it is all over for Ronald Koeman's side.
Netherlands 1-2 England
90+1. Unbelievable scenes in Dortmund.
The ball is played into Watkins in a wide position and de Vrij allows him to get a shot off.
His effort goes across Verbruggen and into the far corner of the goal.
We are going to have two added minutes.