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Cole shows his worth in Dortmund
Having had such a successful first season at Stamford Bridge, many have questioned why the attacker has played so little in Euro 2024.
Brought on as a substitute this evening, it was his pass that created the goal for Ollie Watkins.
Whether it will see him start in the final on Sunday is one thing, there be one man who will claiming the plaudits for the changes he made.
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Timing it right in Germany
When it comes to major tournaments, nobody talks about how you reached a final if you win it.
While Gareth Southgate's side have had some scrappy performances to get to this stage, none of that matters now.
All eyes are the final against Spain, with England having the chance to do something really special.
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Three Lions answer critics in style
Much has been said about this England side during this tournament.
They have been criticised for not performing and living up to their billing but they made a statement when it counted.
After falling behind, the outlook seemed bleak, but they can now look forward to a final against Spain on Sunday.
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Watkins winner writes history
Ollie Watkins' 90th minute goal saw England through to the Euro 2024 final in Germany.
It booked their first final on foreign soil in the process.
There is still work to be done for this squad, against a very impressive Spanish side, but tonight is for celebrating and enjoying this moment.
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Fans go wild for semi-final win
Whether in Germany or England, Three Lions' went crazy as Ollie Takins' shot nestled in the back of the net.
Everyone was expecting a tense half an hour of extra-time but the Aston Villa striker had other thoughts.
Beer flew in the air, complete strangers embraced each other as England booked their place in the Euro 2024 final.
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View from SunSport's Charlie Wyett in Dortmund
It was a night to remember at Signal Iduna Park for everyone involved with this England squad.
SunSport's Charlie Wayett gives his review of what just happened in Dortmund this evening.
England's fans will be partying long into the night both home and abroad.
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England with chance to bring it home
It was a tight affair between Netherlands and England but Gareth Southgate's side stole victory in the final moments of the game.
Both sides createed chances, hitting the woodwork in the process, but the Three Lions did the unthinkable.
They now have the chance to lock horns with Spain in the final this weekend, looking to win their first trophy since that infamous final in 1966.
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Dutch courage sapped in semi
Just as it looked they were heading to extra-time, Netherlands were dealt the ultimate sucker-punch.
A late goal with no time to find an equaliser leaves Ronald Koeman's side devastated at Signal Iduna Park.
Dreams of facing Spain in the final are dead in the water and the Dutch are heading home.
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Subs seal victory in semi-final
If the two players coming on could have written their own script, this would have been it.
Cole Palmer picked up the ball and played it into the feet of Ollie Watkins in the box.
As his shot nestled in the far corner, he immediately ran to celebrate with the Chelsea man.
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Three Lions roar in Dortmund
After falling behind to a Xavi Simons stunner, fans could be forgiven for thinking this was going to be another night of heartache in Germany.
However, some shrewd substitutions changed the game for England as a late Ollie Watkins strike won the game.
With no time remaining for Netherlands to respond, it meant that Gareth Southgate's side will now face Spain in Sunday's final.
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Ollie causes another fine mess for England
He has had limited game time in Euro 2024 but none of that will matter now for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.
Brought on for Harry Kane, he received the ball in the box with nothing on whatsoever.
As the Dutch defender failed to stick tight to him, he spun and shot as his effort nestled in the far corner of the goal.
The stadium, every pub and home in the country erupted as he wheeled away to celebrate.
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FT: Netherlands 1-2 England
The referee blows his whistle to end the game.
England are through to the final of Euro 2024.
Netherlands' players are devastated, it is all over for Ronald Koeman's side.
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Netherlands 1-2 England
90+1. Unbelievable scenes in Dortmund.
The ball is played into Watkins in a wide position and de Vrij allows him to get a shot off.
His effort goes across Verbruggen and into the far corner of the goal.
We are going to have two added minutes.
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Goal - Ollie Watkins (England)
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Netherlands 1-1 England
88. As the ball is crossed in, Stones does brilliantly to win the header with both van Dijk and Weghorst around him.
Unbelievably, the referee awards a goal kick when it was an obvious corner.
This official would look right at home in the Premier League.
England come forward and Shaw drills a cross in which finds Palmer at the back post but his shot sails over the bar.
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Netherlands 1-1 England
86. This referee is dreadful, he has made so many errors in simple decisions in this game.
On this occasion, it works in England's favour again as the Dutch are penalised for what was a perfectly fair tackle.
Netherlands win the ball back and Gakpo runs at the England defence but is fouled by Saka in a dangerous position.
Saka is shown a yellow card for his troubles also.
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Netherlands 1-1 England
84. England are still trying to press high up the pitch.
They are giving the Dutch not time in possession.
On this occasion, they play through the press and Gakpo is released down the left.
He crosses looking for Weghorst but Guehi does well to cover.
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Netherlands 1-1 England
82. This is the awkward point in the game for both sides.
Whether you stick or bust this late on or look to take this semi-final to extra time.
To concede a goal now would leave so little time to find a reply.
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Netherlands 1-1 England
80. Rice gives the ball away but immediately wins it back.
It is worked out wide to Walker, who cuts it back to Saka who slots the ball into the back of the net.
Immediately the flag goes up for offside and the replay shows that Walker had strayed.
Watkins comes on for Kane and Palmer comes on for Foden.
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Netherlands 1-1 England
78. The ball is played into the box, Weghorst looks to win the header but it is half-cleared.
It drops to Simons in space in the box but he scuffs his shot into the ground and Pickford saves with ease.
Big chance there for the Dutch.
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Netherlands 1-1 England
76. Netherlands are passing it around, probing the English defence.
They are standing firm and Koeman's side are not able to find any gaps to exploit.
With just over quarter of an hour remaining, a goal from this point onwards could be enough to win this game.



















