Roy Keane's face says it all as England beat Netherlands to reach Euro 2024 final
England beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-final of Euro 2024, with Ollie Watkins scoring a 91st-minute winner to send the Three Lions through to the final
Roy Keane didn't look happy with England's winner. (Image: ITV)
Roy Keane's comical reaction to England's last-minute victory over the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-finals had ITV viewers laughing at their screens.
Ollie Watkins, who had only been on the pitch for a mere 10 minutes, delivered an outstanding cross-goal finish, beating Bart Verbruggen and securing a 2-1 win for England in the dying embers.
This stunning strike has propelled the Three Lions into their second consecutive European Championships final, where a formidable Spanish team await in Berlin this Sunday.
Keane remained stoic amidst the wild celebrations of his English counterparts Gary Neville and Ian Wright when Watkins' shot found the back of the net as the clock struck 90 minutes.
The former Manchester United captain - a proud Irishman - merely offered a wry smile and shifted slightly to the side as he observed the jubilant scenes from the studio balcony during replays of England's historic moment.
The latest memorable triumph of Gareth Southgate's six-year reign marked the first time England have made it to the final of a major tournament on foreign soil.
Southgate also made a bit of personal history as the first Three Lions manager to guide the men's team to two major tournament finals.
Gary Neville and Ian Wright were jubilant. (Image: ITV)
The Netherlands initially took the lead through Xavi Simons' powerful long-range effort just seven minutes into the game.
England captain Harry Kane equalised 10 minutes later with a controversial penalty after VAR determined he was fouled by Denzel Dumfries.
Southgate's squad gained momentum before half-time but the second half saw a slight drop-off. Both teams were evenly matched until Watkins' moment of brilliance sealed the deal at the very end.
The Aston Villa striker was unsurprisingly jubilant after full-time, expressing his delight and insisting that he had to remain patient in his wait for opportunities as Kane's back-up.
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"Unbelievable. I've been waiting for that moment for weeks. It's taken a lot of hard work to get where I am today, grateful that I got the opportunity and I grabbed it with both hands. I'm delighted," Watkins told ITV.
He added: "I swear on my life, I swear on my kids' life, I said to Cole Palmer [who assisted the goal], we're coming on and you're going to set me up today. And that's why I was so happy.
"I knew as soon as he got the ball he was going to play me and then you've got to be greedy: touch and finish. And when I seen it go in the bottom corner... oh my life. Best feeling ever."
Kane will be in line to start England's clash with Spain at the Olimpiastadion, but Watkins has proven that Southgate can trust his entire squad to make an impact as history beckons in Germany.