England manager Gareth Southgate made just one change for the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday against the Netherlands as Marc Guehi returned from suspension in place of Ezri Konsa.
Southgate resisted the temptation to hand Luke Shaw his first start since February after the Manchester United left-back made his first appearance at the tournament in a quarter-final win over Switzerland on penalties.
Captain Harry Kane retains his place up front despite a series of laboured displays in Germany with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden supporting him in attack.
The Dutch also make one change from their 2-1 quarter-final win over Turkey.
Ajax winger Steven Bergwijn is replaced by Donyell Malen, who plays his club football for Borussia Dortmund, on the right side of the attack.
Wout Weghorst again has to wait for his opportunity from the bench despite his significant impact as a substitute throughout the tournament.
Netherlands (4-3-3)
Bart Verbruggen; Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Virgil van Dijk (capt), Nathan Ake; Tijjani Reijnders, Xavi Simons, Jerdy Schouten; Donyell Malen, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo
Coach: Ronald Koeman (NED)
England (3-4-2-1)
Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guehi; Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Kieran Trippier; Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden; Harry Kane (capt)
Coach: Gareth Southgate (ENG)
Referee: Felix Zwayer (GER)
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