King jokes about late winners as he congratulates England on making Euro's final
The King has sent a personal message to Southgate's side
Last updated 11th Jul 2024
King Charles has congratulated the England team on reaching the Euro's 2024 final against Spain but joked about them leaving it to the last minute yet again.
A post on The Royal Family's X account wished the team the "warmest congratulations" after Ollie Watkins scored in the final minutes of the match to set up a clash with Spain in the final on Sunday.
King Charles shared this message with the team: "My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the U.E.F.A. European Championship - and in sending our very best wishes for Sunday’s match.
"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."
Thousands were in the stadium in Dortmund for the nail-biting game against the Netherlands with millions more watching at home on TV or at fan zones across England.
England will face Spain in the final on Sunday at 8pm.