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EURO 2024: Reaching final an “achievement” for Southgate

Gareth Southgate said steering England to a first major tournament final on foreign soil is the best achievement of his coaching career.

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Southgate on reaching final as his biggest achievement

Substitute Ollie Watkins netted a 90th-minute goal to stun Netherlands 2-1 in the EURO 2024 semifinals.

With the win, the Three Lions set up a final date with Spain in Berlin.

England never reached a major final on foreign soil, as they lost the last Euros final at Wembley on penalties to Italy.

Southgate, who was appointed as manager in 2016, said Wednesday’s crucial win was his greatest achievement.

“I think it has to be the best. It’s another landmark, but the way that we played as well, we played so well throughout the game.”

Southgate silences his doubters

Southgate, 53, has faced strong criticisms during the tournament, with his team booed off twice

Additionally, beer cups were thrown towards Southgate after England’s 0-0 group stage draw with Slovenia.

This time, the English boss finally gave the faithfuls a reason to hope in this tournament.

“We all want to be loved, right? When you are doing something for your country and you are a proud Englishman, when you don’t feel that back and all you read is criticism, it is hard.”

“To be able to celebrate a second final is very, very special. Especially the fans that travel. Our travelling support is amazing, the money they spend, the commitment to do that, to be able to give them a night like this — and we have given them a few over the last six years from Russia onwards — it means a lot.

“If I hadn’t been on the grass, I’d have been watching, celebrating like they were. We’re kindred spirits in many ways. Of course, I’m the one that has to pick a team. To be able to give them a night like tonight is very, very special.”