“I’m lost for words really. I don’t think I’ve hit a ball that sweet before, and in such a special moment,” said Watkins, the Aston Villa striker. 
It has rarely been a convincing campaign from Gareth Southgate’s England side, but they are through to their second consecutive European Championship final as they dream of finally winning a first major trophy since 1966. “We play the team who’ve been the best team in the tournament and we have a day less to prepare so it’s a huge task, but we’re still here and we’re fighting,” Southgate said.

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Watkins (right) shoots to score in the 90th minute

That 1998 triumph

The Netherlands, who had been hoping to repeat their 1998 triumph, ended up disappointed. “I’m disappointed about the result in a match which started really good. A great goal, and then it’s over,” said coach Ronald Koeman. 

The Dutch went ahead after just seven minutes thanks to a brilliant effort by Simons, who robbed Declan Rice 35 metres out and sent a rasping drive beyond Jordan Pickford. England found themselves trailing for the third game running. However, they did well to react swiftly. 

Kane converts penalty

Kane sent a volley over the bar, but was caught by Denzel Dumfries on the follow-through. It seemed innocuous, but Zwayer was summoned to review the images and gave a penalty. Kane converted. England had the ball in the net again on 79 minutes when Bukayo Saka turned in Kyle Walker’s cutback, but the latter was just offside. Southgate then replaced Kane and Foden with Watkins and Palmer to devastating effect.

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