Ollie Watkins has lifted the lid on Gareth Southgate’s instructions moments before he made himself a national hero in England’s 2-1 victory over the Netherlands to reach the Euro 2024 final. Wednesday’s semi-final appeared destined for extra time as both teams came up short in search of a winner in Dortmund. That is until Watkins […]
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Virgil van Dijk speaks out on Liverpool future after dramatic Netherlands Euro 2024 loss
Virgil van Dijk said he will consider his Liverpool and Dutch future following the Netherlands’ dramatic 2-1 defeat to England in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. The 33-year-old saw his hopes of reaching a first major international final thwarted in the dying moments when Ollie Watkins’ superb effort claimed a last-ditch winner for England in Dortmund. […]
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman hits out at England being called ‘boring’ after Euro 2024 exit
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has hit back at suggestions that England have been ‘boring’ at Euro 2024 and believes Gareth Southgate’s side can beat Spain in Sunday’s final. England have reached a final of the European Championship for the second successive tournament following a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday evening. Xavi Simons’ spectacular […]
Possible England starting XI team for Euro 2024 final vs Spain
Gareth Southgate will likely resist major changes to his England side for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final against Spain but does have a decision to make at left wing-back. The Three Lions dominated Netherlands in the first-half of Wednesday’s semi-final showdown in Dortmund and while the Dutch wrestled back some control in the second period it […]
Ex-FIFA referee reveals new reason why England penalty in Euro 2024 semi final was the wrong decision
England’s controversial penalty in their Euro 2024 semi-final win against the Netherlands should not have been given, according to a former FIFA referee. Gareth Southgate’s side are through to their second consecutive final of the European Championship after they beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday evening. The Netherlands took an early lead in the seventh […]
Gareth Southgate names ‘exceptional’ England star who has finally solved one of his biggest problems
Gareth Southgate has hailed the influence of Kobbie Mainoo following England’s Euro 2024 semi-final triumph, admitting he has never had a midfield player quite like the Manchester United star at his disposal. Off the back of a stunning debut campaign at Old Trafford, Mainoo was brought into the England team for knockout games against Slovakia […]
Francois Letexier confirmed as referee for England vs Spain Euro 2024 final
Francois Letexier will referee the final of Euro 2024 between England and Spain on Sunday, taking charge of a major international showpiece for the first time. England booked their place in the final thanks to a dramatic 2-1 win over Netherlands on Wednesday night, while Spain beat France by the same scoreline 24 hours earlier. […]
Why England will benefit from Spain’s style of play in Euro 2024 final, according to Jamie Carragher
Spain’s attacking intent could play into England’s hands in the final of Euro 2024, believes former Three Lions defender Jamie Carragher. Gareth Southgate’s team booked their spot in the final of the European Championship on Wednesday night thanks to a dramatic 2-1 win over Netherlands in Dortmund. Xavi Simons had given the Dutch an early […]
The moment England coach ‘remembered he’s Dutch’ during wild Euro 2024 celebrations
England coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink ‘suddenly remembered he was Dutch’ after celebrating the Three Lions dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final win against Netherlands. With extra time looming, Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score a sensational 90th minute winner for the Three Lions in Dortmund on Wednesday night, setting up a mouthwatering final against Spain […]
Gareth Southgate reveals ‘concern’ over England players for Euro 2024 final vs Spain
Gareth Southgate admits England having fewer rest days than Spain ahead of the Euro 2024 final is a ‘concern’. England have reached successive finals of the European Championship for the first time in history following their 2-1 win over the Netherlands in the semi final on Wednesday evening. The Three Lions were forced to battle […]