England 2-1 Netherlands LIVE: Watkins proves hero with last-minute winner (2024)

10th Jul 2024, 23:30By Jack Johnson

That's all from us!

And that's it for talkSPORT.com's live coverage of England's incredible Euro 2024 semi-final win against the Netherlands!

Ollie Watkins was the hero as he sent the Three Lions through to the showpiece with a last-gasp winner in Dortmund.

Gareth Southgate's side will now take on Spain on Sunday and it will all be live on talkSPORT one last time!

England are one win away from that long-awaited major tournament trophy and you won't want to miss it!

We'll have you covered for all the build-up and coverage of the final, but for now, you can find more reaction to this game below...

Watkins given 10/10 as Southgate and two England stars get 9/10 in outstanding ratings

10th Jul 2024, 23:20By Jack Johnson

Spain await

Well, now that the dust has settled, let's take a look at Spain.

England know how tough the final is going to be on Sunday.

La Roja have been the best team at Euro 2024 so far and have won every single one of their games at the tournament.

And they were able to impressively beat former world champions France to book a place in Berlin last night.

Both on and off the ball, Luis de la Fuente's side are uniform and know exactly what to do in their role.

The Three Lions are going to have to be at the top of their game, all game, if they want to get their hands on the trophy.

10th Jul 2024, 23:15By Jack Johnson

More from Southgate

Speaking to ITV Sport, England boss Gareth Southgate said: "It has to be the best [moment].

"It's another landmark but we played well throughout the game. It was complicated. They kept changing so we had to change.

"It was so special at the end.

"If you look at the numbers. It was like we were playing away but it wasn't like that with the noise."

On Phil Foden, Southgate continued: "That's as well as he's played in an England shirt and he had a huge influence on the game."

And on the substitutes coming on to win the game, he said: "Sometimes it can work that way.

"The most important thing is all of the squad can come into the game.

"Their attitudes have been exemplary and I'm so happy for Ollie."

10th Jul 2024, 23:12By Jack Johnson

Incredible scenes

Here are a few more photos of the full-time scenes in Dortmund.

It's a night that will live long in the memory of the England fans and players.

And their Euro 2024 journey continues on Sunday...

10th Jul 2024, 23:03By Jack Johnson

'A very special night'

England manager Gareth Southgate has reacted to his side securing. a spot in the tournament showpiece this weekend.

He told the BBC: "A very special night and hopefully very special for everyone at home. I thought our performance was really good.

"You knew with the Netherlands they have more quality so they can punish you like they did, but there's more opportunity to play.

"Our midfield players, Foden especially, were key finding space and they had to keep changing what they were doing.

"Bukayo, did an immense job. He started as a wing-back and he defended as a winger at times - it was one of those nights that everyone had to be flexible."

"We were happy with how Phil and Harry were playing. We have got a good bench, we had freshness and we know that Ollie can make those runs down the side.

"This is what we came here to do and we have been building for two years.

"We have got to enjoy tonight, but equally it is such a quick turn around and we have a day less than the team who have been the best the tournament."

10th Jul 2024, 22:57By Jack Johnson

Following in their footsteps

The Lionesses were watching on as England booked a place in the Euro 2024 final tonight.

They know all about the pressure of these games after going all the way and tasting glory at Women's Euro 2022.

Gareth Southgate's side will now look to replicate the ladies' success on Sunday evening.

10th Jul 2024, 22:52By Jack Johnson

Wonderful Watkins

Look at that expression from Declan Rice!

Everyone in the country is loving Ollie Watkins tonight!

He's sent the Three Lions to Berlin!

10th Jul 2024, 22:47By Jack Johnson

'It was in slow motion'

Ollie Watkins has relived the moment he scored the winner.

He said: "I'm lost for words really. When you score there are emotions that come through your body but this is just a different feeling.

"It was in slow motion when I ran to celebrate with the boys.

"I didn’t want to get off the pitch at the end, I wanted to soak it all in as it doesn’t happen often.

"The ball came into me, hold up is not the strongest side of my game but the goal was my bread and butter.

"I said to Cole Palmer we were both going to go on the pitch and he would set me up and it happened.

"You don’t get that opportunity very often and I had to be greedy and take the shot.

"I don’t think I have hit the ball so sweet like that before."

10th Jul 2024, 22:42By Jack Johnson

What dreams are made of

England's hero Ollie Watkins has been speaking in his post-match press conference.

"I never thought I’d be playing in the Euros for England," he said.

"You can dream but I am a realist, I just take by day and one step at a time. I was just focused on getting back into the first team at Exeter!

"I have put a lot of work to get to this point, not just this season. I will enjoy every moment.

"Recently I have obviously got a bit frustrated. I don’t like to be on the bench, I have had the best season of my career.

"A few friends messaged me and said be patient and the amount of people who messaged me tonight saying I would score when I come on was ridiculous.

"Hopefully they can do the same for the final or give me the lottery numbers."

10th Jul 2024, 22:39By Jack Johnson

Leaving it late

Ollie Watkins’ winner at 89:59 was the latest winning goal scored in the semi-final at the UEFA European Championship/World Cup (excluding extra time).

England don't like to do it the easy way!

But who cares, they're through!

10th Jul 2024, 22:35By Jack Johnson

Very angry Virgil

From a Dutch point of view, it's heartbreak.

Even more so, considering they have been left raging at the referee.

And that is likely due to the penalty given in the first half.

Speaking after the game, Virgil van Dijk said: "It says it all that the ref went in quite quickly after the game and had no time to shake his hand."

Oops...

10th Jul 2024, 22:30By Jack Johnson

Opinions on Spain?

Harry Kane then looked ahead to the final against Spain.

"Another unbelievably tough game," Kane said. "There's one more game to make history. That's what we're excited about.

"It's been a tough journey but there's one more. 90 minutes, 120, penalties, whatever it takes we'll be there.

"I'm looking forward to it."

10th Jul 2024, 22:28By Jack Johnson

'I'm so proud'

England captain Harry Kane has given his thoughts on the incredible scenes at Signal Iduna Park tonight.

He told ITV Sport: "History made. Amazing achievement.

"I'm so proud of everyone. Every player, every member of staff, I'm so proud of them.

"To do what we've done away from home is really special. There's that feeling there's one more left and we need to do that on Sunday."

"We talk about being ready. We're a big team at being ready. When it matters, you might get five minutes, one minute, but you can make a difference, you can win us a tournament.

"He [Watkins] has been waiting, he's been patient. What he did was outstanding and he deserves it."

10th Jul 2024, 22:24By Jack Johnson

Predicting the future

Ollie Watkins remarkably predicted England's winning goal when speaking to Cole Palmer before the game.

He revealed post-match: "Iswearon my kids' life, I told Cole Palmer earlier today, we'd be coming on and he'd set me up and I'd score.

"And it happened."

That is unbelievable!

10th Jul 2024, 22:21By Jack Johnson

Jude's reaction

Jude Bellingham has been speaking to talkSPORT after England's last-gasp winner in Dortmund.

"You've got to live these moments and enjoy these moments," he said. "There's a lot of sacrifice that comes into these games.

"We're a team that's growing. I think you can see the progression is the most important thing.

"The squad is so important. Not just the XI, not just the two or three who score goals.

"It's the 26/27 with Tom Heaton that come every day, push each other to the limits, show the right professionalism, enjoy each other's company and are willing to be a part of the team.

"Because those are the moments... those players who aren't playing still have the right mentality have got their reward today."

10th Jul 2024, 22:17By Jack Johnson

History makers

England are the first side in UEFA European Championship history to reach the final despite trailing in both the quarter-final and semi-final en route.

The Three Lions were behind against Switzerland and Netherlands but they had the fight to come back.

Gareth Southgate's side never give up!

10th Jul 2024, 22:14By Jack Johnson

Relive the moment!

This was the goal that sent England through.

It's vintage Ollie Watkins.

One touch and what a finish into the bottom corner. Superb.

10th Jul 2024, 22:11By Jack Johnson

A message from the King

King Charles has sent a message to the England squad after their incredible victory tonight.

"My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the Uefa European Championship - and in sending our very best wishes for Sunday’s match.

"If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last-minute wonder goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated!

"Good luck, England."

10th Jul 2024, 22:08By Jack Johnson

Spot on Southgate

How about that from Gareth Southgate?

His substitutions worked out perfectly with Cole Palmer assisting Ollie Watkins in stoppage time.

And the switch in system over the last two games has taken England up a notch at the tournament.

From having beer cups thrown at him to masterminding another European Championship final run.

Fair play, Gareth!

10th Jul 2024, 22:03By Jack Johnson

Du, du, du, du, Ollie Watkins

Ollie Watkins' name will be sung all night across the country.

He's being serenaded in Germany too by the travelling fans.

The Aston Villa man has sent England through to the Euro 2024 final.

He has become the first substitute to score a 90th-minute winning goal in a European Championship knockout tie.

10th Jul 2024, 22:01By Jack Johnson

One. More. Win.

England will take on Spain this Sunday.

Ollie Watkins' last-gasp goal sends the Three Lions through.

It doesn't get much better than that.

10th Jul 2024, 21:57By Jack Johnson

EURO 2024 FINALISTS

England have made it.

Euro 2024 finalists. Back-to-back Euro finalists.

Gareth Southgate's men are one win away from history.

What a moment for the Three Lions!

Jason Cundy live on talkSPORT's Watch Along: "Watkins, you are a national hero!"

10th Jul 2024, 21:55By Jack Johnson

England 2-1 Netherlands: FULL TIME

ENGLAND HAVE DONE IT!

THEY'RE INTO THE FINAL OF EURO 2024!

WHAT A MOMENT IN THREE LIONS HISTORY!

THEY WILL TAKE ON SPAIN THIS SUNDAY!

UNBELIEVABLE!

10th Jul 2024, 21:52By Jack Johnson

England 2-1 Netherlands

90+1' ENGLAND ARE A MINUTE AWAY!

THERE'S ONLY A MINUTE OF ADDED TIME TO GO!

OLLIE WATKINS IS THE HERO!

He superbly fires into the bottom corner! WOW!

Jamie O'Hara live on talkSPORT's Watch Along: "Southgate, you legend! You was proactive and you've delivered!"

10th Jul 2024, 21:50By Jack Johnson

GOAL! England 2-1 Netherlands: Ollie Watkins

90' OH MY GOODNESSSSSSS!

OLLIE WATKINSSSSSSS! ENGLAND HAVE WON IT!

WHAT A SUPERB GOAL FROM THE SUBSTITUTE!