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Euro 2024: Getting to final with England my best achievement, says Southgate

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Gareth Southgate

By Seyi Babalola

Gareth Southgate, England’s manager has stated that bringing the team to its first major tournament final on foreign territory is his best achievement as a coach.

Ollie Watkins scored a 90th-minute winner as the Three Lions rallied to upset the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Southgate’s men will meet Spain in the final on Sunday in Berlin.

He has led England to a quarter-final, a semi-final, and two finals in four championships.

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When asked where he thought the victory over the Dutch stood in his eight-year career, Southgate told ITV: “Yeah, I believe 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.”