FOOTBALL fans across south-east Essex are celebrating England reaching the final of Euro 2024.

A last gasp winner from Ollie Watkins secured Gareth Southgate's side a dramatic 2-1 win against Holland and a place in Sunday's final against Spain.

And supporters have been showing their joy all across the county.

Southgate’s side played their best football of the tournament during a breathless first half in which Kane scored a contentious penalty after Simons struck an early blow.

England lost control but the bold decision to replace Phil Foden and Kane with Cole Palmer and Watkins paid off magnificently, with the former feeding the latter to turn and strike the momentous winner.

Jumping for joy - England celebrate Ollie Watkins' late winnerJumping for joy - England celebrate Ollie Watkins' late winner (Image: PA IMAGES)

Blues fan Gareth Pummery has watched several of England's games live in Germany throughout the tournament.

And he cannot wait to also be in attendance for this weekend's final.

"I have been to hundreds of football matches up and down the UK and many different countries," said Pummery.

"I went to the last Euro semi final but being here in Germany beats that hands down.

 

"It's a fantastic venue, a fantastic atmosphere and a very good performance from England too.

"I’m lucky enough to have a ticket for the final as well which I am buzzing for."

Jason Jay, another Southend United fan, was also at the game and heaped praise on Southgate's side.

"It was fantastic and I'm so proud," said Jay.

"We saved our best performance for when it really mattered.

"We thoroughly deserved the win.

"The atmosphere was insanely good for the whole match and hope it came across well at home.

"I also loved the fact the players didn’t over celebrate at the end too, felt the mentality that there’s one more to go.

"Roll on Sunday."