England and the Netherlands will clash in the Euro 2024 semifinals on Wednesday, with the victor moving on to face Spain in the final on Sunday. England, the pre-tournament favorite, has struggled to find the net, scoring just five goals across five matches and requiring late equalizers to secure knockout stage victories over Slovakia and Switzerland. In contrast, the Netherlands dispatched Romania (3-0) and Turkey (2-1) to reach this crucial encounter.
England’s Declan Rice acknowledged the gravity of the match, saying, “We’re here for a reason, Holland are here for a reason and may the best team win.” England has never won the Euros, finishing as runners-up in 2020, while the Netherlands won the tournament in 1988.
The match will be broadcast on FOX and streamed via FoxSports.com and Fubo. Defender Marc Guehi returns to England’s lineup after a suspension, replacing Ezri Konsa. The starting XI for England includes key players like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, while the Netherlands will feature their star forward Cody Gakpo.
Analysts have mixed predictions: Jim Reineking expects a 2-1 victory for the Netherlands, citing their superior offense with Gakpo leading the way. Jesse Yomtov predicts a 1-1 draw with England winning in penalties, emphasizing England’s resilience in previous matches.
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has been a standout performer, while England’s Rice remains a pivotal figure, having covered the most distance and made key tackles and recoveries. Notably, German referee Felix Zwayer, who had a past altercation with Bellingham, will officiate the match.
The Netherlands faced a minor travel disruption en route to Dortmund but coach Ronald Koeman assured the team is prepared. The Euro 2024 final will be held at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on July 14.
Stay tuned for live updates and comprehensive coverage of this high-stakes semifinal.
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