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England will face Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday, following a dramatic last-minute strike from substitute Ollie Watkins that sealed their victory over the Netherlands.
Gareth Southgate’s side seemed headed for extra time for the third consecutive game after Harry Kane’s contentious first-half penalty equalized a thunderous early strike from Xavi Simons. However, Watkins’ late goal turned the tide in England’s favor.
England dominated the first half, with Phil Foden outstanding, hitting the post with one long-range effort and drawing a fine save from Dutch keeper Bart Verbruggen.
The Netherlands, who saw Denzel Dumfries’ header hit the bar before the break, took control after halftime, requiring crucial interventions from keeper Jordan Pickford to keep England level.
As extra time loomed, a superb late strike on the turn from Watkins, who came on for Kane, secured England’s place in their second successive European Championship final on a dramatic night in Dortmund.
