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French news outlet L'Equpie has handed one England star a 3/10 for his 'clumsy' performance during the Three Lions' dramatic late victory against the Netherlands.
Gareth Southgate's side came from behind to book their place in the final of Euro 2024 as Ollie Watkins scored a dramatic late equaliser.
It was a slow start for the Three Lions, who have been criticised for their performances at the tournament, and they fell behind to Xavi Simons' strike but Southgate's team grew into the match after Harry Kane levelled from the spot following a controversial penalty decision.
The England captain had attempted to take a shot and appeared to strike the foot of Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries inside the penalty area. The Three Lions were awarded a penalty by VAR, with Kane just slotting the ball past Bart Verbruggen in goal.
And Aston Villa star Watkins completed the comeback in the 90th minute to send England through to Sunday's final against Spain.
England advanced to the final of Euro 2024 on Wednesday after beating the Netherlands 2-1
Gareth Southgate's (pictured) side will now face off against Spain in the final on Sunday
Ollie Watkins scored a decisive 90th minute winner for England after his side had gone behind in the first seven minutes
But several England players have been criticised for their performances on Wednesday night in Dortmund, with star player Jude Bellingham being handed a 3/10 by L'Equipe, who claim the Real Madrid midfielder was 'clumsy' and looked like he was 'hiding' during the game.
The outlet writes: 'Once again, the Madrid player disappointed a lot, often giving the impression of hiding. Clumsy, like his missed one-two with Phil Foden (27th) or his foul on Stefan De Vrij which earned him a logical yellow card, the attacking midfielder was too short on a cross from Luke Shaw (88th).'
Spanish outlet Marca have also claimed that Bellingham 'went unnoticed' during the match.
'The Madrid player did not shine. Quite the opposite: he went completely unnoticed,' the outlet wrote.
'It was difficult for him to get into the game on the left in Southgate’s formation, he left some hint of his enormous class but he failed to generate danger coming from the second line.
'The feeling is that the season is dragging on for him. His debt is attributed to a nasty tackle on De Vrij at ground level in the 72nd minute. He went for the ball but found a player. He saw the yellow card. It was orange.'
L'Equipe were also critical of captain, Harry Kane. Despite praising the striker for netting his penalty that pulled England back into the match, they claim Kane 'disappeared' during the game and looked to be 'struggling physically'.
Jude Bellingham (pictured) was given a 3/10 by L'Equipe who claimed the Real Madrid star looked like he was 'hiding' during the game
L'Equipe believed Phil Foden was England's best performer, with the Man City star being handed a 7/10
Harry Kane was awarded a 5/10 while Netherlands forward Donyell Malen was awarded a 3/10
'He showed impressive aplomb by scoring a penalty, which he had himself caused, despite the deafening whistles of the Dutch supporters (18th).'
L'Equipe wrote: 'The Munich player had previously unleashed a heavy low shot (13th). Struggling physically, he then gradually disappeared from the match, logically being replaced by the lively Ollie Watkins, who scored the decisive goal (90th).'
Kieran Trippier was also criticised by the French paper, receiving a rating of 5/10. They write that Trippier has struggled since the beginning of the tournament to offer an attacking threat on the left side of the pitch.
Declan Rice was handed a 5/10 from the newspaper, and while praising him for showing plenty of fight, L'Equipe claims he 'lost too many balls'.
L'Equipe handed Jordan Pickford a 5/10, adding that he was 'powerless on the opening goal', while Kyle Walker was handed a 5/10, with the outlet again stating he too was 'clumsy' during the game.
England's stand-out performer was Phil Foden, according to the French paper, receiving a 7/10, with the outlet stating he was 'extremely willing and available for his team-mates'.
Kane (pictured) stepped up to take a penalty for England to draw Southgate's side level in the first half
Declan Rice (right) was given a 5/10, with L'Equipe stating the Arsenal star 'lost too many balls'
Cole Palmer (right) would come on late in the match to set up Watkins for his winning strike, while L'Equipe claimed Foden (left) was 'omnipresent'
Lastly, Southgate was given a 7/10 for his tactics during the match, with the outlet lauding the manager for making several substitutions during the game.
L'Equipe said: 'Often criticised for his conservatism since the start of this Euro, the English coach was able to take risks this time in his coaching, taking off Kieran Trippier at half-time and bringing on Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins.'
For the Netherlands, German outlet BILD have surprisingly handed Xavi Simons a 2/10 despite scoring the opening goal for Ronald Koeman's side.
They have also claimed that Bart Verbruggen and Virgil van Dijk produced a 3/10 performance, with the Dutch defence allowing Ollie Watkins to score late on in the match.
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