In the semi-final of the European Cup held on July 11, Beijing time, England beat the Netherlands with a score of 2-1 in a thrilling way and advanced to the final. After the match, Watkins, one of the contributors, was interviewed by the media, sharing his excitement and outlook for the future.
Watkins began by expressing his disbelief, admitting that he had been waiting for this moment for weeks. He knew that today's achievement was not easy to come by, and behind it was his tireless hard work and dedication. When the opportunity came, he gave it his all to capitalize on it and helped seal the win with a valuable goal.
Reviewing the course of the game, Watkins spoke highly of his team's ability to fight back. He said that the team never gave up their desire for victory even when they were down by one goal. This resilience enabled them to rise up against adversity and eventually turn around to win.
Looking ahead to the upcoming final, Watkins appeared confident. He said, Spain is a great team, has a deep lineup strength. But England is also not to be underestimated, they also have excellent players and teamwork. Therefore, Watkins believes that this will be an exciting match, he can not wait to fight with the Spanish team.
Additionally, Watkins made special mention of his silent partnership with Palmer. He revealed that before coming on as a substitute, he had told Palmer, "You pass me the ball when we get on the field." And Palmer did as he wished, passing the ball to him at the crucial moment, allowing him to complete the shutout. That kind of rapport and trust makes Watkins proud, and he believes it's one of the key reasons the team was able to pull off the win.
Finally, Watkins humorously stated that a lot of people sent him messages today predicting that he would score the game-winning goal. The encouragement and support made him feel incredibly warm and motivated. He jokingly said that he hoped these people would continue to pray and cheer for him on Sunday as well, and even provide him with the winning lottery numbers. Although this is just a joke, it is easy to see Watkins' optimism for the future and his desire to win.
