Netherlands vs England EURO 2024 semi-final preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, possible line-ups

For the second time in five years these two European heavyweights meet in a semi-final, with the Netherlands having triumphed 3-1 after extra time in a Nations League clash in 2019. It would come as no surprise to anybody if this highly-anticipated encounter went the distance once more; five of the last eight games between these teams have finished level after 90 minutes.

"It will be a great night on Wednesday between two big nations – a historic night," predicted Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman after his side reached a first EURO semi-final since 2004 by defeating Türkiye. England, on the other hand, have made it to this stage for a second consecutive edition of the tournament. "If we continue to show spirit and togetherness, I'm sure we can go to the very end and win it all," insisted defender Ezri Konsa after the quarter-final penalty shoot-out win over Switzerland. It is a tie balanced on a knife edge.