Press show - They can certainly roar like lions: such is the commentary on England's final entrance
England has made it to the final of the UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024). The team, coached by Gareth Southgate, won against the Netherlands on a Wednesday evening in Dortmund with a score of 2:1, and will now play against Spain on Sunday in Berlin for the title. Harry Kane (18th minute/penalty kick) and the substitute Ollie Watkins (90.+1) turned the game around after an early setback. Xavi Simons (7th minute) had put the Netherlands in the lead.
England
"The Sun"
"What a finish! England is in the Euro 2024 final after Ollie Watkins scored a last-minute goal against the Netherlands."
"Mirror"
"Super-sub Ollie Watkins sends England into ecstasy."
"Daily Mail"
"Oh what a night! England fans start ecstatic celebrations after the historic, late win against the Netherlands, securing their first final appearance at a major tournament abroad. Players and stars like Adele and Ed Sheeran join in the Three Lions' triumph from the stands."
"The Telegraph"
"Ollie Watkins' goal in the 90th minute against the Netherlands sends England to the Euro 2024 final. (...) England manager Gareth Southgate celebrated with his players after leading England to their first final of a major tournament abroad."
"The Guardian"
"They're still not playing the dream football, despite being excellent in the first half. But nothing – not even Pep Guardiola's dream of 99% ball possession – is comparable to the euphoria of comebacks and late wins."
Netherlands
"AD"
"Dutch EM dreams shattered in painful semi-final loss to England. A last-minute goal from substitute Ollie Watkins left the Oranje in mourning: 2:1. The Dutch team missed their first EM final since 1988."
"De Telegraaf"
"Dream of EM final for Oranje crushed in last minute. The Dutch team, coached by Ronald Koeman, lost 1:2 to England in the semi-finals. In the final minutes, Watkins scored the winning goal for the English team."
"de Volkskrant"
"It looked like the game was going into extra time, but it's substitute Watkins who sends England to the final. The Dutch team couldn't break through in the remaining minutes."
Spain
"Marca"
"England sneaks into the final in the 91st minute: We have a rival."
"AS"
"Football always creates unexpected names, players who haven't yet reached their big night. One of them is Ollie Watkins. For ever. For eternity. The Aston Villa striker scored a spectacular goal, almost out of nowhere, and in stoppage time, to lead England to their second consecutive Euro final – this time against Spain in Berlin."
"Mundo Deportivo"
"England has a new hero. Ollie Watkins scored a stunning goal in the final moments, almost from nowhere, to take his country to the Euro 2024 final against Spain."
France
"RMC Sport"
"England secures a place in the final after a balanced half against the Netherlands, thanks to a decisive goal from Ollie Watkins in the final moments."
Switzerland
"Blick" [
[Image of England fans celebrating]
England fans celebrate after their team secures a place in the Euro 2024 final against Spain. The decisive goal was scored by Ollie Watkins in the final moments of the semi-final against the Netherlands.
"Tagesanzeiger"
Ollie Watkins is the hero, scoring the goal in the last minute to send England to Berlin. Extremely bitter for Orange, who can be proud of their performance at this European Championship though. However, Ronald Koeman's team is currently dejected.
"The Joker strikes – just before the end, England manage to turn things around. With the best performance of the tournament so far, England have actually made it to the final of the European Championship."
"Krone"
"You can also roar like lions and not just yap like mouseketeers – after the less than impressive performances at the European Championship 2024, England's Three Lions have truly made it to the final of the tournament."
Dortmund
"Bild"
"A thrilling night in Dortmund: Ollie Watkins' late goal sends England into the Euro 2024 final."
"Westfalenblatt"
"A historic victory for England in Dortmund: The Three Lions reach their first Euro final abroad thanks to a late goal by substitute Ollie Watkins."
Aston Villa
"Birmingham Mail"
"Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins scores the decisive goal to send England to the Euro 2024 final."
"AVFC"
"What a moment for our man Ollie Watkins! The Aston Villa forward scored a late winner to send England to the Euro 2024 final."
