Ollie Watkins' Heroics Propel England to EURO Final

England secured their place in the EURO 2024 final with a dramatic stoppage-time goal.

Dutch took early lead as lapse in concentration allowed Xavi Simons to dispossess Declan Rice and unleash a powerful 25-yard strike past Pickford

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Despite the setback, England's response was robust. After getting a penalty due to a foul, Kane slotted the ball into the bottom corner to level score.

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In dying minutes, Ollie Watkins emerged as the hero, netting a decisive goal that sent the Three Lions to their consecutive Euro Finals.

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