England’s Three Lions roared into the #Euro2024 final in heart-stopping fashion, defeating the Netherlands 2-1 with a clutch 91st-minute goal by super-sub Ollie Watkins! 🦁💥 The dramatic win sent fans—and even King Charles III—on an emotional roller coaster. 💫
Watkins, who replaced captain Harry Kane in a bold move by coach Gareth Southgate, smashed home a jaw-dropping strike off an assist from fellow sub Cole Palmer. 🔥 'I’ve been waiting for this moment for weeks,' said the Aston Villa star, who’s now England’s newest hero. 🎤
The Dutch took an early lead via Xavi Simons, but Kane’s penalty leveled the score before halftime. 🇳🇱⚡️ The Netherlands’ coach Ronald Koeman admitted defeat was 'painful' but tipped his hat to England’s late-game magic. 🧢
Up next? A blockbuster final against Spain on Sunday in Berlin! 🌍🏟️ 'One more game to make history,' declared Kane, as England aims to win its first major trophy on foreign soil. 📅✨ Will Lamine Yamal and Spain’s 'tiki-taka' dynasty stand in their way? Tune in to find out! 📺👀
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England beat Netherlands 2-1 on late goal to reach Euro 2024 final
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