Dutch dismay at Kane penalty award as luck runs out for Koeman

Dutch pundits and reporters lined up to take aim at England and the Euro 24 semi-final refereeing

Referee Felix Zwayer shows Netherlands's Denzel Dumfries a yellow card for a foul on England's Harry Kane following a VAR check after awarding a penalty during the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire. 

NO surprise that reaction in the Netherlands to their Euro 2024 exit has been less about Ollie Watkins’ late late show and more about the dubious penalty that gifted England a route back in the semi-final in Dortmund.

Dutch television coverage insisted "international press were unanimous about the penalty moment with Dumfries", with former international Rafael van der Vaart letting rip at Gareth Southgate’s side.