The England national team led by FC Bayern striker Harry Kane are in the final of the European Championship! On Wednesday evening, the Three Lions beat the Netherlands 2-1 (1-1) in Dortmund. Kane, captaining the team as usual, scored the equalizer to make it 1-1 (18th minute) with a penalty and played until the 81st minute. Bayern defender Matthijs de Ligt spent the game on the Dutch bench. England now face Spain in the EURO 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday.
"Overall, we deserved the win and we're delighted. Every single player fought hard. It's been a difficult tournament so far, it means an incredible amount to us," said Kane after the match, with his sights already set on the upcoming final: "The final won't be easy, of course. But it's a game to make history and that's what we want to do. It's been a tough road to get here, but we're determined and will give it everything we've got."
In a fast-paced and action-packed opening phase, the Dutch took the lead after just seven minutes with a stunning goal from Xavi Simons. However, England quickly found the right response. Following a foul on Kane, the Three Lions were awarded a penalty in the 18th minute. The captain grabbed the ball and converted with supreme aplomb in the bottom left corner. It was the Bayern striker's sixth goal in a knockout match at a European Championship - a record! In the second half, the teams largely cancelled each other out. In the first minute of stoppage time, however, Ollie Watkins scored the decisive goal to give England a 2-1 victory.
On Tuesday, Spain beat France to make the final:
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