HAPPY... AND GLORIOUS

Southgate takes the handbrake off as brilliant Three Lions dump Dutch with late Watkins goal

- JOHN CROSS

THIS will go down as one of England's greatest nights.

The night they made history by reaching their first major final on foreign soil and a night which deserves to define manager Gareth Southgate's eight-year reign.

And what a night it was.

What an incredible achievement which left us all asking: Where has this England team been hiding for the past month?

England were terrific and won it in injury time as their two substitutes combined with Ollie Watkins firing home the winner in the 91st minute from Cole Palmer's perfect assist.

Who says Southgate cannot make substitutes? Last night he looked a managerial genius as England booked their place in Sunday's final in Berlin.

Yes, they play Spain but, my word, this England team have risen to the occasion and are now just 90 minutes away from glory.

Southgate has been through the whole range of emotions in this Euros. From being hit with beer cups after a goalless draw with Slovenia to dancing with delight in front of the same England fans after beating Switzerland.