In the Euro semi-final, Kane equalized from the spot, Watkins came off the bench to score a late winner, and England eventually overturned the Netherlands 2-1 to advance to the final, where they will compete against Spain for the title. After the match, England captain Harry Kane spoke to the media.
In an interview with ITV, Kane said, “We’ve made history, it’s an incredible achievement. I’m proud of everyone. Every player, every member of staff, I’m proud of them all. To do what we did away from home is really special. There’s still one more game to go, we need to do it again on Saturday.”
“Watkins? We talk about everyone being ready to step up. We’re a team that prepares well. When the big moments come, you might only get five minutes, one minute, but you can make an impact, you can win us the game. He’s been waiting, he’s been patient. What he did was outstanding, he deserves it all.”
“Especially in the first half, we controlled most of the game. In the second half, maybe we were a bit tired, but overall, I think we deserved the victory.”
“Controversy over the penalty? My foot was nearly taken off, so Dumfries definitely got me. I’m glad I could step up and put the penalty away, it was certainly a great feeling.”
“The final against Spain, another unbelievably tough game, but also another chance to make history, that’s why we’re excited. I’m looking forward to it.”