NEWLY-ELECTED Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley has congratulated local football hero Ollie Watkins on his last minute goal which secured England a place in the Euro 2024 final. 

Speaking to the Mid Devon Advertiser from Lib Dem headquarters in London, Mr Wrigley said it was a ‘fantastic’ achievement. 

He said: ‘It was absolutely brilliant by one of Newton Abbot’s own.

‘Ollie is a real credit to the town. 

‘I’m sure they are going to win on Sunday.’

Mr Wrigley was at a dinner last night with all 71 other Lib Dem MPs while the match was on. 

The party had to move restaurants for the occasion as the previous one booked had been unable to cater for such a large number of MPs. 

Mr Wrigley said: ‘The room just went wild when Ollie scored, it was amazing.’