Britain’s King Charles expressed his congratulations to England following their thrilling 2-1 triumph over Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday. Despite celebrating their last-gasp win, he voiced hope for a smoother outcome in the final, urging England to secure victory without relying on late goals or penalties.
Ollie Watkins, substituted in, secured England’s victory with a decisive 91st-minute strike, propelling them to their second consecutive European Championship final after an intense match against the Dutch.
In a message addressed to England coach Gareth Southgate and the team, King Charles conveyed his best wishes, saying, “My wife and I, along with our family, extend our warmest congratulations on advancing to the UEFA European Championship final. We also send our heartfelt support for Sunday’s match.”
He continued, “If I may offer a suggestion, may you secure victory before the need for any more last-minute wonder-goals or penalty drama. I am confident this would greatly alleviate the stress on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure! Good luck, England.”
After narrowly overcoming Switzerland in the quarter-finals via penalties, England will now face Spain in Sunday’s final, aiming to claim the championship title three years after their defeat to Italy in 2021.
