England v Netherlands Euro 2024 semi-final preview

Ladbrokes previews England's Euro 2024 semi-final clash against the Netherlands on Wednesday evening in Germany. Will Gareth Southgate’s team reach the final, or will Ronald Koeman’s side stand in their way?

England's Euro 2024 campaign has been mixed, with one win and two draws in the group stage. They progressed to the semi-finals by defeating Switzerland in a thrilling penalty shootout, which while showcasing their resilience, also proved that they've still yet to be at their best this summer.

Leading England's attack, Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and Bukayo Saka have been pivotal, with Kane netting two goals in five matches. Despite a quiet start, Foden and Saka have been instrumental in key moments, and they’ll be crucial against the Netherlands.

The Netherlands have shown their class throughout Euro 2024, with a strong group stage performance and a convincing win against Turkey in the quarter-finals. Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, and Donyell Malen have been outstanding, with Gakpo leading the charge with three goals in five matches, which is why he's currently the favourite for the Golden Boot.

The Netherlands' cohesive play and offensive prowess make them formidable opponents for England, and Wednesday's game won't be easy for Southgate's men.

According to the bookies, England are slight favourites, but the Netherlands’ consistency make this an evenly matched contest. The odds suggest a close game, with a draw after 90 minutes seen as a realistic outcome.

England should have all 26 men avaliable for their game against the Netherlands in Germany on Wednesday evening. Luke Shaw managed to play his first 45 minutes of the tourmanent against Switzerland and could start for his country.

A real decision will have to be made in defence, with Ezri Konsa potentially keeping his place after doing well against Switzerland, despite the impressive Marc Guehi being available for selection against after serving his suspension.

Just like their scheduled opponents on Wednesday night, the Netherlands have a fully fit squad available for their game against England.

The probable teams for the match are:

England: Pickford; Trippier, Walker, Guehi, Stones, Saka; Mainoo, Rice, Bellingham, Foden; Kane
Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Schouten, Reijnders; Simons, Bergwijn, Gakpo; Depay

Ladbrokes has published an article looking at the betting odds for each of the four nations left in Euro 2024, starting with the favourites and ending with the underdogs.

We also released our betting tips and predictions for the semi-final ties due to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, including picks from England v Netherlands.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.