England Euro 2024 journey: Netherlands in Semi-final

Match overview

England faces off against the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. The match is scheduled to begin at 8 pm BST today. England has reached the semi-finals by beating Germany 2-0 in the quarter-finals.

A win against the Netherlands would see England reach the final for the third time in their history. The Three Lions have won the tournament once, in 1966, and lost in the final in 1996 and 2020.

The Netherlands is a highly respected team, so England knows they will need to be at their best to win. The Dutch are the reigning European champions and have a strong squad.

Players to watch

Harry Kane is the captain and leading scorer for England. He is a world-class striker, and England will need him to be at his best to win.

Phil Foden is another key player for England. He is a dynamic and creative midfielder, and he will be hoping to create chances for his teammates against the Netherlands.

Frenkie de Jong is the lynchpin of the Netherlands midfield. He is a brilliant passer and can also score goals. He will be one of the players that England will need to watch out for.

Memphis Depay is the leading scorer for the Netherlands. He is a quick and skillful forward, and he will be looking to add to his tally against England.

Prediction

England will be the slight favorites to win this match. They have a more experienced team, and they have home-field advantage. However, the Netherlands is a dangerous team, and they will be confident of causing an upset.

The match is likely to be closely contested, and it could go either way. However, the Three Lions must beat the Netherlands and Spain to lift the trophy.