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Netherlands forward Xavi Simons celebrates with teammates. AFP
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England's Ollie Watkins celebrates after scoring his team's winning goal in the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands in Dortmund. AFP
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Ollie Watkins wheels away in delight. AFP
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England players embrace teammate Ollie Watkins after his winner. AP
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England forward Ollie Watkins and midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrate their win. AFP
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Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen fails to save England forward Ollie Watkins' shot. AFP
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Supporters of England celebrate their team's victory. EPA
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England's head coach Gareth Southgate celebrates at the end of the match. AFP
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Referee Felix Zwayer checks the Video Assistant Referee screen and England are awarded a penalty. Getty Images
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Harry Kane scores a penalty to make it 1-1. AFP
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Harry Kane celebrates with England midfielder Jude Bellingham after scoring a penalty. AFP
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Netherlands forward Xavi Simons rifles in the opening goal. AFP
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Netherlands forward Xavi Simons celebrates with teammates. AFP
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England's Ollie Watkins celebrates after scoring his team's winning goal in the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands in Dortmund. AFP
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Ollie Watkins wheels away in delight. AFP
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England players embrace teammate Ollie Watkins after his winner. AP
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England forward Ollie Watkins and midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrate their win. AFP
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Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen fails to save England forward Ollie Watkins' shot. AFP
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Supporters of England celebrate their team's victory. EPA
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England's head coach Gareth Southgate celebrates at the end of the match. AFP
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Referee Felix Zwayer checks the Video Assistant Referee screen and England are awarded a penalty. Getty Images
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Harry Kane scores a penalty to make it 1-1. AFP
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Harry Kane celebrates with England midfielder Jude Bellingham after scoring a penalty. AFP
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Netherlands forward Xavi Simons rifles in the opening goal. AFP
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Netherlands forward Xavi Simons celebrates with teammates. AFP
Netherlands v England: Super-sub Watkins sends Three Lions into Euro 2024 final
Gareth Southgate's side to face Spain in showpiece after 2-1 win over the Dutch in Dortmund
Andy Lewis
10 July, 2024
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