Arsenal stars Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka helped England reach the final of Euro 2024 with a dramatic victory over The Netherlands.
England secured a 2-1 win as Ollie Watkins scored a last-minute goal, and they will now face Spain in the final in Berlin.
Saka delivered an exceptional performance again, having carried England through the quarter-final clash with Switzerland, but it was a different story for Rice, as the Arsenal record signing was culpable for the opening goal from Xavi Simons.
It was a difficult night for Rice, but he stood up well to help England edge out the game, and his partnership with Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo now appears to be the best fit under Gareth Southgate.
Arsenal star Declan Rice posts picture with Kobbie Mainoo after England Euro 2024 victory
Rice took to Instagram after England’s victory, and posted a picture from the dressing room alongside Mainoo.
“Back to back finals. 1 to go with the boy Kobbie,” Rice posted.
Arsenal stars past and present loved what they saw, with Gabriel Magalhaes replying “Yessss my G,” whilst Theo Walcott and Saka also expressed their admiration for the pair in the comments.
Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo will be crucial in England Euro 2024 final vs Spain
A crucial element of the upcoming final with an impressive Spain side will be the midfield battle. Manchester City star Rodri will again face off with Rice in a huge game, whilst Paris Saint-Germain star Fabian Ruiz has been outstanding.
Long-term Arsenal target Dani Olmo is also set to start, and Rice knows that he will have to deliver an improved display on the ball to stop Spain from dominating possession in the middle of the park.
Mainoo’s presence has helped Rice, with the Arsenal star performing superbly against Switzerland, and they will hope that he can put his semi-final mistake behind him to return to his best level in the final.
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