England XI vs Netherlands: Confirmed Euro 2024 team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for semi-final | OneFootball

Gareth Southgate has a couple of huge calls to make for Dortmund showdown

Gareth Southgate must decide whether Luke Shaw is ready to start England’s semi-final against the Netherlands as their Euro 2024 campaign heads towards a climax.

Shaw made his long-awaited return from a hamstring problem as a substitute during the dramatic quarter-final victory over Switzerland, coming through almost 45 minutes unscathed after that match went all the way to penalties.

The Manchester United star is the only specialist left-back in Southgate’s squad and the Three Lions boss must now decide whether he is ready to make his first start in five months against the Dutch in Dortmund, or else continue with Kieran Trippier as deputy.

Shaw says he’s ready to start but a decision is still to be made.

England also have Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi available again after suspension and he is likely to return in place of Ezri Konsa, though the Aston Villa man was impressive against the Swiss.

Whether Guehi returns to a back three or back four is Southgate’s other big call. England switched to a wing-back system against the Swiss and produced arguably their best display of the tournament so far, but the Dutch play with a back four and Southgate may want to match up with Ronald Koeman’s side.

All 26 players are due to train on the eve of the game with no fresh injury worries.

Predicted England XI (3-4-2-1): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi; Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Shaw; Foden, Bellingham; Kane

Injured: None

Suspended: None

Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday July 10, 2024

Venue: BVB Stadion, Dortmund

Referee: Felix Zwayer (Germany)

TV channel and live stream: ITV1, ITVX