Game Time: July 11, 3:00 GMT
Team's recent history:
the Netherlands
The Dutch seemed to find some form after emerging from the group, settling battles in less than 90 minutes in both knockout matches, but manager Koeman's use of men in midfield and on the front line is not too clear by now. The fact that the opponents in the two knockout matches were not too strong also masked a lot of problems. Facing a strong defense
England
The Dutch have won three and lost one of the last four matches between the two teams, which will give them some psychological advantage.
From the first few games, big center Wieghorst deserves a starting spot, allowing Depay to stand behind the center forward and utilize the player's agility. The Orange really don't have much talent in the midfield this cup and could be a key target for England.
England:
After England's victory over Switzerland on penalties in their last match, they once again showed their fans the importance of stars. Although there were no highlights in the whole match, Saka's brilliant performance was enough to change the trend of the match. Compared to the previous games, England made a big change in the lineup, the three-guard formation played fairly stable, Foden was placed in the middle, and Saka no longer wanted to take the ball on his back as in the previous games. But England's offense is still like before, let a person a word. So England gave a feeling that although I'm not playing well, no one is going to win against me easily.
Comprehensive analysis: Both teams are traditional European powerhouses, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and it's hard for anyone to beat their opponents. England's two consecutive knockout matches have gone into extra time, and their bodies are definitely more tired than the other team's. The Netherlands' weak midfield must be suppressed in order for England to go further. For England to go further, they must suppress the weak midfield of the Netherlands. Holland is a very high altitude team, and relying on set pieces may give England a drubbing.
Score prediction: Netherlands 1:1 England
