Watkins strikes at the death as England down Dutch to reach final

England will face Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday after a last-minute strike from substitute Ollie Watkins sealed victory over the Netherlands. Gareth Southgate’s side looked to be going into extra time for the third successive game after Harry Kane’s contentious first-half penalty equalised a thunderous early strike from Xavi Simons until Watkins struck.

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England top Group C despite drab stalemate with Slovenia

England moved into Euro 2024’s last 16 at the top of Group C – but it was only achieved after another drab display with a draw against Slovenia in Cologne. Gareth Southgate’s side offered up slightly more than in the abysmal performance against Denmark but once again it was nowhere good enough to justify England’s status as pre-tournament favourites.

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Kieran Trippier banned for 10 weeks over betting breach

Atletico Madrid and England defender Kieran Trippier has been banned for 10 weeks and fined £70,000 for breaching betting rules, the Football Association has announced. The 30-year-old’s worldwide ban from all football and football-related activity will run until February 28.

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Atletico Madrid sign Kieran Trippier for €25m

Atletico Madrid have signed Tottenham Hotspur defender Kieran Trippier for €25m plus add-ons. The 28 year old heads to the Spanish capital after four years with Spurs.

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Croatia comeback crushes English hearts booking World Cup final spot

Semi-final Croatia 2-1 England Mario Mandzukic’s extra-time strike completed an impressive turnaround as Croatia beat England 2-1 in Moscow to

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