England Vs Netherlands Semi-Finals Of Euro 2024
The England vs Netherlands match will take place at 02:00 on July 11th in the EURO 2024 semi-finals. Vipclub will analyze team information, expected line-ups, bookmaker odds, and predict the score.
Analyzing The Form Of England Vs Netherlands
On their journey to the semi-finals, the England national team has not been very impressive, with only one win in 90 minutes in 5 matches at EURO 2024. However, under coach Gareth Southgate, the team has reached the top 4 mainly due to individual brilliance from their superstars.
Now, facing the Netherlands in the semi-finals, England needs to prove themselves as strong contenders for the championship. So, what will Southgate do to achieve this goal, while experts and fans continue to question his tactics?
England and France are the two most criticized teams since the start of the tournament. However, in reality, France still plays a structured game, relying on a strong defense, good midfield control, and creating many scoring opportunities in each match (they have the 4th highest expected goals in the tournament), but their finishing ability is poor.
On the other hand, England’s performances have been inconsistent, both defensively and offensively. Switching to a back three against Switzerland did not bring any positive changes. However, the return of Luke Shaw from injury is expected to bring balance on the left flank. Meanwhile, captain Harry Kane needs to rediscover his form after some unconvincing displays.
With a squad of expensive stars, Southgate’s England team needs to combine to show themselves as a big team, a championship contender, and not disappoint the fans further.
Recent Form Of England And The Netherlands
On the other side of the front line, the Dutch national team has shown many weaknesses in defense during the quarter-final match against Turkey. They also conceded 3 goals in their most recent group stage match against Austria. Prior to that, the defense of the Oranje also did not perform well in the narrow victory over Poland.
However, after finishing third in Group D, the Netherlands easily defeated Romania in the round of 16 and almost lost to Turkey in the quarter-finals.
Under the guidance of coach Ronald Koeman, the team was not expected to go far in this tournament, but now they have reached the EURO semi-finals for the first time in 20 years. At present, the Netherlands has established a flexible 4-2-3-1 system with Xavi Simons playing behind Memphis Depay, and Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo posing a major threat on the left wing.
The free-flowing attacking style of the Netherlands will have a chance to shine in this match. However, they must capitalize on scoring opportunities, as the risk of a goalless draw like against France is very real. Additionally, the Dutch team also has its own issues.
The Netherlands are slow and cumbersome in defense, lacking control in midfield, and vulnerable to opponents’ through passes, making their defense shaky.
Latest British Vs Dutch Force Information
Center-back Marc Guehi is set to return to the starting lineup after serving his suspension. He may replace Ezri Konsa, despite the Aston Villa player putting in a solid performance against Switzerland last weekend.
Another positive news for manager Gareth Southgate is the potential availability of a left-back as Luke Shaw finally got some minutes in the quarter-final match. Will that be enough for him to earn a spot in the starting eleven against the Netherlands this week?
On the other hand, manager Ronald Koeman has not made any changes to his starting lineup in both knockout stage matches. While there are no unfortunate absences due to suspensions or injuries, the former Barca coach might make some alterations for this game.
As a result, Steven Bergwijn has not impressed in the recent two matches he started, so he is likely to give up his spot to Donyell Malen, who scored a brace in the 3-0 victory over Romania in the round of 16.
Expected lineup England vs Netherlands
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Rice, Mainoo; Saka, Bellingham, Foden; Kane.
Netherlands (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Schouten, Reijnders; Malen, Simons, Gakpo; Depay.
History Of Confrontation Between England vs Netherlands
The football rivalry between England vs Netherlands is filled with memorable matches from different tournaments. Here is a recap of some important games between these two footballing countries:…
Early Encounters
In 1946, England vs Netherlands played their first official match on December 7th in Amsterdam. England emerged victorious with a score of 8-2.
World Cup Qualifiers
In the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, England vs Netherlands played against each other. The first game at Wembley ended in a 2-2 tie. In the second match in Rotterdam, the Netherlands won 2-0, leading to England’s failure to qualify for the World Cup.
European Championship Encounters
- 1988: The two teams played against each other during the group phase of UEFA Euro 1988. The Netherlands emerged victorious with a score of 3-1, thanks to Marco van Basten’s hat-trick.
- 1996: England and the Netherlands clashed in the group stage of UEFA Euro 1996, which took place in England. England came out on top with a 4-1 win, with goals scored by Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham.
UEFA Nations League
In the semi-finals of the 2018-2019 UEFA Nations League, the Netherlands won against England with a score of 3-1 in extra time. Matthijs de Ligt scored to level the game for the Netherlands after England had taken the lead, and Quincy Promes netted two goals during the extra time period.
Friendly Matches
- 2009: England beat the Netherlands 4-1 in a friendly game in Amsterdam, with goals scored by Jermaine Defoe, Frank Lampard, and Wayne Rooney.
- 2016: The Netherlands defeated England 2-1 in a friendly match at Wembley, with goals from Vincent Janssen and Luciano Narsingh.
Soccer Experts Predict Match Scores
Marc Mayo, a football expert from standard.co.uk, believes that England has more talent and experience in these high-stakes matches. Southgate himself has mentioned this after the victory against Switzerland and it will be crucial when facing the Netherlands. Personally, I predict that experience and composure will help the Three Lions overcome the Orange Storm in the penalty shootout.
Vipclub predicts the score of England vs Netherlands match. The Netherlands may unsettle their opponents with crosses, quick transitions, and dangerous long-range shots. However, England will also have a plan to neutralize the sharp attacks of the Orange Storm to secure a spot in the final, even though it will be a tense match that could go into a nerve-wracking and unpredictable penalty shootout.
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