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England's last-gasp victory over Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semi-final showed their character and resilience and the team are ready to take the final step and lift their first major trophy in almost 60 years, manager Gareth Southgate said. Substitute Ollie Watkins scored in the 91st minute to send England through to their second successive European Championship final with a 2-1 win.

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As expected, EURO 2024 was Olivier Giroud's (37) last competition for Les Bleus. The top scorer in the history of the French national team confirmed this in a message on Instagram. "The dreaded moment has arrived" - that's how Giroud began his post on Instagram officially announcing the end of his international career.

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Manchester United have appointed their former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy (48) as an assistant to manager Erik ten Hag in another move they hope will restore the record 20-time English champions to former glories. Rene Hake was also hired in an assistant role to complete an all-Dutch managerial team.

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Spanish international midfielder Thiago Alcantara announced his retirement on Monday at the age of 33, through a message on his social networks. "Thank you, football. And to all who accompanied me and made me a better player and person along the way," he wrote on X.

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