
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or triumph was vindication for a superstar brimming with quiet excellence who swerves flashy controversy, writes OLIVER HOLT - and a win for English football
OLIVER HOLT: It is July 10 2024, a couple of hours after goals from Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins have taken England past the Netherlands in Dortmund and into the final of Euro…





Netherlands created the clearer chances on xG (0.78 vs 0.59, Δ 0.19). Netherlands was more accurate in front of goal (60% on target vs 30%). Netherlands held more of the ball (60% possession).
Netherlands outperformed their xG by 1.2 goals (2 scored vs 0.78 xG). Japan outperformed their xG by 1.4 goals (2 scored vs 0.59 xG).