Euro 2024 Special Ep6- Watkins Wonder Goal Takes England to the Final!!

The Grassroots Football Coach

12-07-2024 • 46 mins

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Throughout UEFA Euro 2024, Mark "Rivo" Rivers and Richard Brant will be discussing the tournament in Germany, from looking ahead to the festival of football to dissecting and reviewing England's performances as 24 teams bid for European glory.

On this episode, Rivo, Rich & Marley look back at England's Semi-Final victory vs the Netherlands with Ollie Watkins scoring after 89:59 and taking England to Berlin! They talk about the outstanding performance of Kobbie Mainoo and how substitutions have impacted the game since the introduction from 3 to 5 changes.

They chat about Gareth's vital experience in tournament football and the critical moments of quality from players throughout England's journey which has led them to the final. They also look back at Spain's 2-1 victory over France with 16 year-old Lamine Yamal scoring one of the goal's of the tournament.

They then look ahead to the final on Sunday in Berlin and discuss where the match can be won for Gareth's Three Lions and the dangers which Spain possess.  Also hear about the connection Marley has with England Semi-Final hero Ollie Watkins!

Theme Music by Darren Fellerdale, Inspirational Music by Onoychenkomusic (Pixabay)