NOT even Harry Kane made the line-up the last time England took on the Netherlands. And there are only four survivors from that starting XI in 2019 preparing for Three Lions’ semi-final against the Dutch tomorrow. Gareth Southgate’s side are into the final four of Euro 2024 after Saturday’s triumph over the Swiss .
Breel Embolo looked to have won it for Switzerland when he broke the deadlock with just 15 minutes left. But Bukayo Saka’s brilliant effort levelled to send the game to extra-time but neither nation were able to find another breakthrough, leading to penalties. With the help of his trusted waterbottle, Jordan Pickford saved Manuel Akanji’s spot-kick before Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Saka, and Ivan Toney all converted.
That left Trent Alexander-Arnold to step up to win it, and the Liverpool star made no mistake in securing a 5-3 shootout win. The Dutch came from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday to seal their place in the semis. And they will be hoping for a similar result to the last time they played England in Dortmund on Wednesday.
That was a night when it was semi-final disappointment for the Three Lions after defensive lapses saw the Netherlands come from behind to reach the Nations League final. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER S Marcus Rashford converted a penalty in the first half to give Southgate’s team the lead at the break. But the unmarked Matthijs de Ligt, who had given the spot-kick away, made amends to head home an equa.