Keane: Spain Are the Favorites, But England Are Destined to Win Euro 2024

England once again came from behind, defeating the Netherlands 2-1 to advance to the Euro 2024 final. Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane believes that while Spain will be the outright favorites, it seems England are “destined” to lift the trophy.

After conceding a stunning goal by Harvey Simmons, Harry Kane’s penalty kick helped steady the Three Lions’ nerves. Substitute striker Watkins’ winning goal secured England’s place in the final for the second consecutive European Championship. According to Keane, this comeback victory could provide a significant boost for Gareth Southgate’s team.

Keane said, “I’d still consider Spain the favorites, but sometimes, with this England team, things seem destined. They should have been out of the tournament a week ago, and now they appear to have gained an extra push. It’s great to see substitute players come on with the right mentality and fight. This shows their desire to get involved and make a difference, which is why they were able to score the winner. In this Euro, the impact of substitutes has been enormous for many teams. I think the final between England and Spain will be a cracker.”

Discussing England’s penalty award, Keane said, “In my opinion, that wasn’t a penalty, but you do need some luck in games like these. I’ve always held the view that if the same incident happened elsewhere on the pitch, it would have been a free-kick. However, when it comes to major decisions, I tend to favor maintaining the physicality of football. These minor collisions in the box, for me, don’t warrant a penalty.”