In the second game of the European Championship semi-finals, Harvey Simons scored, Harry Kane equalized from the penalty spot, Watkins completed the stunner, England beat Netherlands 2-1, and reached the European Championship final for the second consecutive time, this time they competed with Spain for the title and attacked the team's first European Championship title.
In the first half, Harvey Simons scored from outside the box to give Netherlands the first goal, and then Dumfries stomped Harry Kane in the box, England were awarded a penalty, Harry Kane scored to level the score 1-1.
In the following game, Depay retired injured, Netherlands suffered a blow, the main point of possession in the front field was gone, the defensive counterattack was missing an important link, the attack could only rely on set-pieces, Dumfries header hit the crossbar, very unfortunately, almost made up for it. Foden finally ushered in a burst of form, showing the quality of Mr. 100 million, first flashing and moving from a tight angle in the box, which was cleared by Dumfries on the goal line, and then a burst shot from outside the box that hit the far post and bounced.
In the second half, Netherlands recovered the decline, Van Dijk took advantage of a free kick opportunity, the impact in the box was saved by Pickford, Harvey Simons' shot in the box was again confiscated by Pickford, Kyle Walker outside the box line was bold, the tackle destroyed Gakpo's one-on-one chance, and then Kyle Walker crossed from the right, Saka outflanked the goal, but Kyle Walker was offside and the goal was blown invalid! Harry Kane and Phil Foden were substituted at the same time, with Palmer and Ollie Watkins coming on.
In the 90th minute, Watkins won the ball in the box, turned and shot into the far corner, and England beat Netherlands 2-1 to reach the final.
Post-match player ratings
Netherlands: Februhen 6.7, Dumfries 6.6, De Vrij 6.8, Van Dijk 6.6, Ake 6.7, Schouten 6.9, Reinders 6.8, Malen 6.4, Xavi Simons 7.7, Gakpo 6.5, Depay 6.5
England: Pickford 6.7, Guehi 6.9, John Stones 7.0, Walker 7.0, Kieran Trippier 6.9, Rice 7.2, Mainou 7.2, Bukayo Saka 7.0, Bellingham 7.2, Foden 6.7, Harry Kane 7.6, Watkins 7.4