England defeated the Netherlands in the semi-final of the European Championship in Germany 2-1 and qualified for the final. He broke the game Ollie Watkins, who entered the game in the 81st minute instead of the captain of the “three lions” Harry Kane. Just nine minutes later, he provided the nation with an unforgettable moment.
The media on the island are in ecstasy because of another final he took them to Gareth Southgate. Until now, the selector has been the subject of much criticism, but after the victory over “ploughing”, it seems that everything has been forgotten. This is the second consecutive Euro final to which Southgate has led myčad.
– Just look at the emotions on Gareth Southgate’s face! This championship brought criticism from all sides, and he silenced them all. Some fans wanted him to be replaced after the group stage, then after the round of 16, and even after the quarterfinal. But he constantly silences the critics and takes England to the final. Tonight deserves so much praise – writes the English Daily Mail.
England v Netherlands – UEFA Euro 2024 – Semi Final – BVB Stadion Dortmund |
– For weeks we screamed at Southgate to make substitutions. And then, at Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion, the English coach made the biggest double substitution in the history of his national team. Southgate has been criticized and ridiculed in recent weeks, but here he made a masterful tactical change that brought England a second consecutive Euro final – claim the Sun.
The front pages of all the island’s media were overflowing with praise for how, until now, the much-contested coach changed the course of the game with masterful moves and took England one step closer to the title.
There is no shortage of praise for Watkins, the scorer of the decisive goal.
– Ollie Watkins wrote his name in England history by coming off the bench. He sent the “three lions” to the finals of Euro 2024 – writes the Mirror.
– Watkins played 20 minutes at Euro before tonight’s match. And now the shooter of one of the most important goals in the history of England – the goal with which the “three lions” swept the Netherlands – is being praised by the Guardian.