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      Spain vs France preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions for Euro 2024 semi-final clash

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      SPAIN and France clash in Tuesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final showdown at the Allianz Arena in Munich.SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and carefully selected our best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our partners for the Euro 2024 showdown.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereFree bets for Spain vs France from our partnersWilliam Hill: Get your £60 in free bets when you stake a tenner on Spain vs France – CLAIM HERE*Betfred: Free bets – Get £50 in free football bets when you bet on Spain vs France – CLAIM HERE*BetMGM: Get £60 in free bets to spend on football, including Spain vs France – CLAIM HERE*talkSPORT BET: Get £30 in free bets to spend on Euro 2024 when you stake a tenner on Spain vs France – CLAIM HERE*Tote: Bet £10 on Spain vs France to get £50 in bonuses – CLAIM HERELadbrokes: Bet £5 on Spain vs France to get £20 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*Already have these accounts? 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Register and stake £10 on football to receive £60 in free bets and bonuses.Get £60 in free bets and bonuses when you stake a tenner on football at Euro 2024 – CLAIM HERE*Spain vs France previewTwo football powerhouses in Spain and France clash for a place in Sunday’s 2024 European Championship final.And given France entered the tournament as joint-favourites, it’s somewhat of a surprise to see that bookmakers favour Luis de la Fuente’s side to win this encounter.In fact, Spain are priced at 2/1 to secure a record-breaking fourth Euros title after a terrific campaign.They won all three of their group matches against Croatia, Italy, and Albania before hammering Georgia and eliminating hosts Germany with a dramatic 119th-minute extra-time winner from Mikel Merino in Stuttgart.Spain remain unbeaten, and their counterparts can say the same – although it’s been an underwhelming competition for Didier Deschamps’ side to say the least.France became the first team in Euros history to reach the semi-finals without scoring any goals in open play. All of their goals in their five tournament games have come from own goals or penalties.Despite all of their attacking talent, France have been ultra pragmatic and very unappealing on the eye which has contributed to four clean sheets in their five matches.But, as has often happened with the French in recent years, they remain on course to clinch a first Euros title since 2000.And their chances are somewhat boosted with Robin Le Normand and Dani Carvajal both suspended while Pedri misses out through injury.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSSpain vs France preview: Betting tips, odds and predictions for Euro 2024Credit: THE SUNSpain vs France oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.Spain vs France betting tipsResultIt’s extremely difficult to see either of these nations running away with it. In fact it’s generous to see more than one goal being scored on Tuesday night.As mentioned, pragmatic France have been fantastic at the back with four clean sheets in five matches, while goalkeeper Mike Maignan boasts the best save percentage in this competition with 94%.But French have stuttered in attack with talisman Kylian Mbappe continuing struggle. Les Bleus have carved out 89 attempts at goal but not a single chance has found the back of the net.Spain have managed to find the net on 10 occasions, but France’s rearguard action and organisation could see these sides cancel each other out.The match to be drawn 0-0 at 5/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREDramaIn for a penny…There have only been four goals scored in France’s five Euro 2024 matches.And given we think a draw and extra time are likely it looks as though penalties are inevitable in Munich on Tuesday.Both sides are available at 8/1 to win via spot kicks if you’re looking for bigger prices.The match to go to penalties at 10/3 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREHe’s backWith Dani Carvajal suspended for Tuesday’s contest, it looks as though 38-year-old back-up right-back Jesus Navas will be drafted in.Navas will become the oldest player to win the Euros if Spain go all the way and the veteran should have his hands full marking Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe all night.He collected seven yellow cards and a red in LaLiga last season, and could add to his tally of 101 career cards against the French.Jesus Navas to be carded at 4/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERERemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk *Ladbrokes. 18+ New UK+IRE Customers only. 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      Spain vs France – Euro 2024: European titans clash in mega Munich semi-final – FREE live stream, team news

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      SPAIN will need to turn the heat up for their huge Euro 2024 semi-final clash against neighbours France. La Roja beat hosts Germany to continue their 100 per cent winning streak in the tournament and secure their spot in the last four.Spain will face neighbours France in the Euro 2024 semi-finalCredit: GettyFrance managed to beat Portugal on penalties to secure their spot in the last fourCredit: GettySpain have been one of the few teams to put in consistently impressive performances in Germany.Luis de la Fuente’s side led for much of the second half in their clash with the hosts after substitute Dani Olmo’s goal.Mikel Merino prevented the game from going to penalties with a 119th-minute header after Florian Wirtz had forced extra-time late on.Meanwhile, France have been on the opposite end of the entertainment scale after scrapping a win on penalties against Portugal in the quarter-final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKylian Mbappe and Co still haven’t scored a goal from open play.But it does not matter as Didier Deschamps’ side are now one game away from a third major final in four tournaments. What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?Spain named an unchanged team against Germany after coming from behind to beat plucky Georgia 4-1 in the last 16.Nacho Fernandez and Ayoze Perez are both fit to return to the bench after knocks.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPedri is ruled out with a knee injury suffered just minutes in Stuttgart in a heavy challenge from Toni Kroos.Dani Olmo will be expected to start again after his goal and assist against the Germans.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesBut Spain will be without Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand due to suspensions.Meanwhile, France’s star boy Kylian Mbappe has not been on top form during this tournament after breaking his nose in the group stage clash against Austria.And Deschamps handed Randal Kolo Muani and Eduardo Camavinga their first starts in the tournament against Portugal.But neither shined in the quarter-final and Antoine Griezmann is expected to be dropped for Ousmane Dembele in the semi-final.Who will be the star men?France overall have not stood out at this year’s tournament.But former Chelsea star N’Golo Kante- who was absent from the squad national squad last year – has impressed in games for Les Bleus.The 33-year-old Al-Ittihad midfielder has rolled back the years with some eye-catching performances.Meanwhile, Nico Williams has been one of Spain’s standout performers at the Euros.The Athletic Bilbao star has formed an excellent partner shift with Marc Cucurella down the left flank.The 21-year-old winger has scored one goal and added an assist during his debut senior European Championship.Head to HeadFrance won the last clash at the 2021 Nations League final and they knocked Spain out at the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2000. They also beat the Spaniards in the Euro 1984 final, whereas La Roja’s only major tournament victory over France came at Euro 2012.Spain wins: 16France wins: 13Draws: 7What have the managers said?Ahead of the clash, Spain’s Luis de la Fuente wants his side to give it their all against France on Tuesday.He said: “For me, success is the result of a lot of work and dedication but success is also about the journey. Work, dedication, effort, sacrifice. And if you give everything, you never fail.”And France’s Didier Deschamps is over the moon to see his side reach the semi-final after the journey they have faced to get here.He said: “We have reached the semi-finals and that is an achievement, even if people expect us to get here. “For me, it is pride in my players, even though not everything has been done perfectly. I would like to seize this moment and make the most of it.”When is Spain vs France?Spain vs France will take place on Tuesday, July 9.The match will kick off at 8pm BST.The Allianz Arena in Munich will host.What TV channel is Spain vs France on and can it be live streamed FREE?Spain vs France will be broadcast live on BBC One.You can live stream the match for FREE via the BBC iPlayer app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.What are the odds?Match resultSpain – 13/8Draw – 15/8France – 21/10Winner of the tieREAD MORE SUN STORIESSpain – 8/11France – EVS*Odds courtesy of William Hill and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Man Utd target shock transfer for Chelsea star Ben Chilwell to battle England rival Luke Shaw for left-back spot

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a shock move for Ben Chilwell according to reports.A move for the left-back would see him compete with Luke Shaw for a place in the United team.United are considering a chock move for Ben ChilwellCredit: GettyBoth players struggled with injury last yearCredit: RexShaw, 28, was chosen by Gareth Southgate for England’s Euro 2024 squad in favour of Chilwell, 27, despite both struggling with injuries last season.Chilwell missed Chelsea’s final seven games of the season with a knee injury, although he was fit enough for the bench in Chelsea’s penultimate Premier League game against Brighton.Shaw meanwhile had not featured for Manchester United since February as he rehabilitated from a hamstring injury.The left-back was fit enough to return for England in their quarter-final victory over Switzerland and came on in the 78th minute.READ MORE ON MAN UTDChilwell was made vice-captain of Chelsea last season by Mauricio Pochettino but it is understood the Blues would be willing to let him go should the right offer arrive.That’s due in part to fitness concerns which saw him play just 13 Premier League games last season and 21 games overall.The Mail report that Manchester United are considering an offer for Chilwell to arrive as competition for Shaw.In comparison to Chilwell, Shaw managed to play just 12 Premier League games last season as he struggled with various injury issues and played 15 games overall.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLuke Shaw and Ben Chilwell comparedManchester United are reportedly looking at a transfer for Ben Chilwell to provide competition for Luke Shaw. Here’s a look at how the two compareLuke ShawJoined Manchester United in 2014 for £30millionGames played overall: 350Goals: FourEngland caps: 32Trophies won: FA Cup, League Cup x2, Europa League, Community ShieldBen ChilwellJoined Chelsea in 2020 from Leicester for £45millionGames played overall: 271Goals: 15England caps: 21Trophies won: Champions League, Premier League, European Super CupChilwell joined Chelsea from Leicester in 2020 in a transfer worth £45million.During his time at the Blues he has won a Champions League and European Super Cup – featuring 106 times for the Blues.SunSport’s Dan King on why Luke Shaw’s return is so big for EnglandThe Mail also report that Manchester United are “very close” to signing Netherlands and Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee.United are expecting to activate the player’s release clause in the coming days. More

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      Spain vs France – Euro 2024: Get £40 in free bets plus 50 free spins with Tote

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      SPAIN and France clash on Tuesday for a place in the 2024 European Championship final, and bookmakers Tote are celebrating with a superb bonus offer.New Tote punters who register an account and stake a tenner will receive a £20 free bet to spend on football, a £20 bonus on horse racing plus an extra 50 free spins in the casino!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereSpain vs France – Euro 2024: Get £40 in free bets plus 50 free spins with ToteCredit: TOTEHow to claim..Tote special offerVisit the Tote website HERE*Register a brand new account using the Promo Code: B10G50Deposit and place your first bet of at least £10 on either racing pools or Euro 2024 footballOnce your Qualifying Bet is settled you will receive a £50 welcome bonusSpain vs France: Get £50 welcome bonus – Claim here*Are you ready for Tote’s new adventure?Tote have always been synonymous with racing, but they are entering a new frontier with a brand new sportsbook!From a bet on European Championship football to a punt on the next Major winner in golf, Tote have a full range of sports markets available from across the globe, each and every day.Tote also have a fantastic promotion available for brand new customers with a colossal £50 welcome bonus including 50 free spins up for grabs.It’s easy to claim. Simply visit the Tote website and register a new account using the Promo Code: B10G50Once that’s sorted, deposit and place your first bet of at least £10 on either racing pools or football.Once your Qualifying Bet is settled — win or lose — you will receive a £20 free bet to spend on football, £20 bonus on horse racing plus an extra 50 free spins!Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G50 on registration. £/€10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £/€10 Place). Receive £/€20 Tote Credit, £/€20 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. More

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      Spain vs France: Get £50 in free bets for Tuesday’s Euro 2024 clash with Betfred

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      SPAIN and France will battle it out on Tuesday for a place in the 2024 European Championship final.And brand new Betfred customers can claim a terrific £50 in free bets when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the Euro 2024 quarter-final encounter.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereSpain vs France: Get £50 free bets HERE*How to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: SUMMER50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on Euro 2024 football, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsSpain vs France: Get £50 free bets HERE*Spain vs France: Get £50 free bets HERE*Betfred are offering some of the very best tournament specials with free bets and special offers galore. Check them out below!Build your own Bet Builder (3/1+) of 4+ legs on any England match at Euro 2024 and get 100% of your stake back in Free Bets if you lose – CLAIM HERENew to Betfred? Then you can claim this incredible offer.Simply visit the Betfred website using this link HERE* and register a new account using the Promo Code: SUMMER50.Then you just need to deposit and stake £10 on any Euro 2024 football market at odds of Evens or greater.When that first bet has settled — win or lose — Betfred will credit your account with the following free bets;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*New customers only. Register with SUMMER50 between 31/05/24 – 14/07/24. First bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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      Jordan Pickford’s incredible record at saving penalties for shows why he’s left past England keepers far behind

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      JORDAN PICKFORD’S heroics have seen England finally put to bed their penalty shootout nightmare. The goalkeeper was again a saviour as Gareth Southgate’s side beat Switzerland 5-3 on spot-kicks to book their spot in the Euros semi-final.Jordan Pickford was the hero for England againCredit: GettyHe brilliantly denied Manuel Akanji’s effort to help the Three Lions throughCredit: AlamyHis cheat sheet water bottle has been key to England’s penalty improvementsCredit: gettyPickford has a strong shootout record – saving from Jorginho in the 2020 Euros finalCredit: GettyPickford also made a crucial save versus Colombia in 2018Credit: EPAPickford, with the help of his water bottle cheat sheet that said which direction the Swiss players were likely to shoot in, saved Manuel Akanji’s effort as all five England players found the back of the net.Before the Everton stopper pulled on the No 1 shirt, the Three Lions had lost seven of their eight shootouts.But with Pickford between the sticks, England have won three of four.The only defeat came in the Euro 2020 final to Italy – although he saved Andrea Belotti and Jorginho’s shots.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLColombia star Carlos Bacca was denied in the 2018 World Cup.And Swiss duo Josip Drmic in the 2019 Nations League and Akanji on Saturday have also not been able to convert against Pickford.In total, he has saved five of 20 shootout penalties he has faced.That is more than double all other England keepers managed between them from 1990 to 2012.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThey saved just two combined from a possible 29, with their save percentage at a woeful 6.5 per cent.And in major tournaments, Pickford’s record is up at 26.3 per cent.Quick-thinking England hero Jordan Pickford was forced to change penalty shootout routine at last minute vs SwitzerlandHis pre-penalty antics help get in the minds of his opponent and he was seen pulling faces at Switzerland players in Dusseldorf.And the mental side of the shootout is something England have been working on.The improvements in penalties are six years in the making – since a penalty project team was launched by the FA. The game insights lead Chris Markham reached out to Geir Jordet – a Norwegian sports psychologist who is a leading expert on spot kicks, dubbed ‘The Penalty Professor’.Markham had read Jordet’s book, Pressure: Lessons from the psychology of the penalty shootout, and wanted to pick his brains.Among the tips they received was to slow down and control momentum. Pickford cleverly dragged things out before Akanji’s shot.Jordet told SunSport: “What Pickford showed particularly leading up to the Akanji penalty was a very smart move.”This was all part of his plan. He had him wait for 14 seconds. “This is one of the most consistent findings in my data on goalkeeper involvement.”If goalkeepers are able to stall or delay so that penalty takers have to stand in that position and wait eight or more seconds then these players score on just 44 per cent of their kicks.”England penalty takers were also encouraged to develop a routine before their shots to control nerves, with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink helping with penalty preparation. The famous cheat sheet water bottle also helps simplify things for Pickford – but Gary Lineker is worried opponents are now wise to his tricks.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpeaking on the Rest is Football podcast, he said: “One player is going to look at that bottle.”If you are listening do it differently, do it on a different piece of paper or do it on the post.”England’s penalty shootout recordTHE dreaded penalty shootout.England’s nemesis at no fewer than EIGHT major tournaments since 1990, from the West Germany heartache at Italia 90 to Wembley woes on the brink of Euro 2020 final glory.But the perfect shootout win over Switzerland at Euro 2024 gives some reason for optimism…1990 World Cup semi-final vs WEST GERMANY, 04/07/1990 – LOST 4-3Euro 1996 quarter-final vs SPAIN, 22/06/1996 – WON 4-2Euro 1996 semi-final vs WEST GERMANY, 26/06/1996 – LOST 6-5Friendly vs BELGIUM, 29/05/1998 – LOST 4-31998 World Cup last 16 vs ARGENTINA, 30/06/1998 – LOST 4-3Euro 2004 quarter-final vs PORTUGAL, 24/06/2004 – LOST 6-52006 World Cup quarter-final vs PORTUGAL, 01/07/2006 – LOST 3-1Euro 2012 quarter-final vs ITALY, 24/06/2012 – LOST 4-22018 World Cup last 16 vs COLOMBIA, 03/07/2018 – WON 4-3Nations League third-place play-off vs SWITZERLAND, 09/06/2019 – WON 6-5Euro 2020 final vs ITALY, 11/07/2021 – LOST 3-2Euro 2024 last-16 vs SWITZERLAND, 06/07/24 – WON 5-3OVERALL: Played 12 Won 4, Lost 8 More

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      Is there a third-place play-off game at Euro 2024?

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      ENGLAND are on of four sides left battling for a place in the final of Euro 2024.The Three Lions take on the Netherlands in one semi while France meet Spain on the other side.Gareth Southgate and England are into the semi-finals against the NetherlandsCredit: GettyThe two winning teams will then meet to battle it out for the Henri Delaunay Cup – the Euro 2024 trophy – on Sunday, July 14.But what happens to the losers?Is there a third-place play-off at Euro 2024?The World Cup has a third-place play-off match, usually played before the final. At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Croatia beat Morocco to earn third-place. And Gareth Southgate’s England have also played in a third-place game in recent memory, losing 2-0 to Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.However, despite what your memory may be telling you, there are NO third-place play-offs at the European Championships.This isn’t a new development – there have not been any third-place matches at the Euros since 1980.That game was a 9-8 win on penalties for Czechoslovakia after they drew 1-1 with hosts Italy.Most read in Euro 2024There have been 10 Euros since without a third-placed play-off.When are the Euro 2024 semi-finals and final?Semi-finalsTuesday, July 9 – Spain vs France – 8pm BST – BBC1Wednesday, July 10 – Netherlands vs England – 8pm BST – ITV1FinalSunday, July 14 – TBC – BBC1/ITV1 More

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      Netherlands vs England – Euro 2024: Southgate dealt selection headache for blockbuster semi-final clash – team news

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      ENGLAND are on the hunt to seal their spot in the Euro 2024 final on Wednesday night when they take on the Netherlands.Gareth Southgate’s side are just inches away from taking centre stage in Berlin’s Olympiastadion where they could face Spain or France.England will face the Netherlands on Wednesday in the Euro 2024 semi-finalCredit: GettyHolland beat Turkey 2-1 in the quarter-finalCredit: GettyThe Three Lions head into the semi-finals after an impressive 5-3 penalty shootout win over Switzerland after a 1-1 draw.After an uneasy start in Germany with two group game draws and a narrow win the Three Lions saved their place in the tournament with a 95th-minute Jude Bellingham overhead kick in the round of 16 clash against Slovakia.And to avoid going out again England came from behind in the quarter-final against the Swiss after Breel Embolo’s opener thanks to Bukayo Saka’s equaliser.And they will now face the Netherlands in the semi-final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHolland beat Turkey 2-1 in the quarter-final after Stefan de Vrij and a Mert Mulder own goal.The Dutch have not had the best start to their European campaign but are beginning to find their feet in the tournament.What is the team news?Lucky for England they have no suspension for this game after all their previous yellow cards are now wiped.Southgate has a fully fit squad to select from with Marc Guehi back from his suspension and Luke Shaw in the line-up after making his Euro 2024 debut in the quarter-final.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Three Lions boss needs to decide whether he should stick with a back three or return to a four-man defence.The Netherlands are in the same boat and have no players suspended.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesRonald Koeman has gone for the same back four with Jerdy Schouten and Tijani Reijnders in midfield.Fans can possibly see the Dutchman replace Steven Bergwijn on the left and Wout Weghorst will hope to start.Who will be the star men?Bukayo Saka has to be the Three Lions starboy. Without his equaliser, the team may have been on their back to England.The Arsenal star not only scored the only goal in the game but was one of the five players to convert his spot kick in the penalty shootout.It was a massive comeback for the winger who had not taken a penalty since he missed the crucial spot-kick in the Euro 2020 final.Meanwhile, for Holland, Cody Gakpo has made 8 shots and created 11 chances at the Euros.The Liverpool star has already scored three goals and made one assist in Germany.And the forward will definitely be a threat to England’s defence on Wednesday.Head to headEngland have only beaten Holland once in nine meetings since a 4-1 win at Euro 96. That is the Three Lions’ only win against the Dutch in a major tournament, alongside a goalless draw at Italia 90 and the Netherlands winning 3-1 at the 1988 Euros.Netherlands wins: 7England wins: 6Draws: 9What have the manager said?Southgate is hoping the Three Lions can see it through to the final and win the tournament after failing last time out.He said: “Our intention is to play with the ball, but you have opponents trying to stop you. “Our team has been under enormous pressure from the start and they did so well. “At the moment we aren’t able to score lots but the last three games we’ve played against five at the back. We’re through to our third semi-final in four attempts but that’s not where we want it to end.”Koeman is proud of his squad for coming this far in the tournament ahead of the clash against England.He said: “For the whole nation, it’s something special. We are a small nation and we’re in the semi-finals with England, France and Spain.”We are really proud. We had to suffer but it’s a great success to get the opportunity to play in a semi-final.”When is Netherlands vs England?Netherlands vs England will take place on Wednesday, July 10.Kick off will be at 8pm BST.The Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund will host.What TV channel is Netherlands vs England on and can it be live streamed FREE?Netherlands vs England will be broadcast live on ITV1.You can live stream the match for FREE on the ITVX app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.What are the odds?Match resultNetherlands – 11/5Draw – 2/1England – 6/4Winner of the tieREAD MORE SUN STORIESNetherlands – EVSEngland – 8/11*Odds courtesy of William Hill and are correct at the time of publication. More