England has made a strategic move by recalling center back Marc Guehi for the European Championship semifinals against the Netherlands after his suspension. The team remains largely unchanged from their previous match against Switzerland, with Guehi replacing Ezri Konsa. This decision showcases England's confidence in Guehi's abilities to strengthen their defense.
On the other side, the Dutch team has introduced forward Donyell Malen, who represents Borussia Dortmund in club soccer, in place of Steven Bergwijn. This alteration aims to enhance the Dutch attacking prowess and create more scoring opportunities against the English defense.
England is aiming to secure a spot in the European Championship final for the second consecutive time, while the Netherlands are striving to reach the title match for the first time since their victory in 1988. The stakes are high for both teams as they battle it out on the field.
Prior to the match, the city of Dortmund was filled with enthusiastic Dutch fans, donning their orange attire and showing unwavering support for their team. The vibrant atmosphere in the city was a testament to the passion and dedication of football fans, with approximately 80,000 Dutch supporters expected to be present in Dortmund.
The lineups for the match are as follows:
Netherlands: Bart Verbruggen, Denzel Dumfries, Stefan De Vrij, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Tijjani Reijnders, Jerdy Schouten, Xavi Simons, Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen, Memphis Depay.
England: Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Kieran Trippier, Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Harry Kane.
As the teams prepare to face off in this crucial semifinal clash, football fans around the world eagerly anticipate an exciting and competitive match between England and the Netherlands.
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