King Charles Congratulates England on Dramatic Euro 2024 Semi-Final Victory

London, UK — Britain’s King Charles congratulated England on their thrilling 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday. He expressed hope that the final would be less dramatic, with England securing a win without the need for late goals or penalties.

Substitute Ollie Watkins scored in the 91st minute, sending England to their second consecutive European Championship final. With the match seemingly headed for extra time, Watkins received a pass from fellow substitute Cole Palmer and fired a precise strike into the far corner, clinching the win.

In a message to England coach Gareth Southgate and his players, King Charles said, “My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the UEFA European Championship. We also send our very best wishes for Sunday’s match.”

He added humorously, “If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama. I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated! Good luck, England.”

England, who had needed penalties to defeat Switzerland in the quarter-finals, face Spain in Sunday’s final, three years after losing to Italy in the 2021 decider.