England midfielder Jude Bellingham expressed the team’s excitement for Ollie Watkins and their readiness to face Spain in the Uefa Euro 2024 final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Sunday (20:00 BST).
Bellingham was relieved to avoid extra time in the semi-final as Watkins’ last-minute goal secured a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands.
Speaking to ITV Sport, Bellingham praised Watkins’ performance and the team’s support for him in the crucial moment.
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England vs Spain: La Roja ‘amazing’
Spain have had a smooth journey to the final, with a comeback win against France in the semi-final.
Bellingham’s crucial goal in the round of 16 against Slovakia kept England in the tournament, while Harry Kane’s goal in extra time secured a win against Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
Looking ahead to the final against Spain, Bellingham acknowledged their strong performance but expressed confidence in England’s ability to compete.
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“In these games, we come together like no other team,” said Bellingham. “We’ve delivered again. These moments are great. They bring us together as a team and a family. It’s about bringing that into the final.
“Spain have looked amazing. They’ve been really good but it’s a one-off game and anything can happen. I’m sure we’ll sit down, look at them and do the right analysis. It’ll be interesting to go toe-to-toe with them.”
Euro 2024 final: England seek redemption
Xavi Simons opened the scoring in England’s semi-final with a sensational finish, pinching possession from Declan Rice before rifling an emphatic finish beyond Pickford from outside the box after seven minutes.
Kane won and scored a penalty 11 minutes later, sending a precise strike under Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen’s dive.
Watkins’ heroics mean England are in a second successive Euro final, having lost to Italy on penalties in the decider at the 2020 edition.
