Harry Kane will lead England out for their first international final on foreign soil in Berlin on Sunday evening. On Wednesday night, substitute Ollie Watkins answered the nation's prayers when he smashed past Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to set up a date with Spain, who beat France 2-1 on Tuesday by the same scoreline.
England’s performances have not been at the level many expected before the tournament given the personnel at Gareth Southgate’s disposal.
However, they have come through adversity in Germany. First, they limped through the group stage with unflattering performances against Slovenia and Denmark despite a win over Serbia in the Three Lions’ opening fixture.
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