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England star could 'require surgery' on long-standing injury as 'concerned club official visits player' at Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands

One of England's Euro 2024 stars could require surgery in the coming weeks after club officials watched the player at Wednesday's semi-final victory over the Netherlands, according to reports.

Gareth Southgate's reign reached another record-breaking high as the Three Lions came from behind to win 2-1 in Dortmund and qualify for a second consecutive European Championship final.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins was England's hero in the 90th minute when his driven shot following a Cole Palmer pass nestled in the back of the net to win the encounter in dramatic fashion.