LUKE SHAW will start the England team’s Euro 2024 semi-final matchup against Holland on the bench.
The left-back for Manchester United was aiming for his first tournament start following an outstanding cameo against Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
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Gareth Southgate, though, is planning to make just one change and will stick with Kieran Trippier.
The right-back for Newcastle has played on the opposing wing the entire competition.
Trippier has therefore found it difficult to advance in order to assist Man City’s Phil Foden.
Furthermore, Shaw’s performance against the Swiss and his announcement of fitness the day before indicated he was a strong candidate to reclaim his place.
It’s thought that Southgate is unsure of Shaw’s capacity to play for ninety minutes.
He also thinks highly of Trippier’s defensive abilities and that the Toon ace will be necessary to counter the quick right side of the Netherlands.
To the team that defeated Switzerland on penalties, Southgate intends to make just one alteration.
Despite making an impression in a back three, Ezri Konsa is expected to withdraw.
Marc Guehi, who is available after a one-match suspension, will take his place.
It is yet to be seen, though, if Southgate sticks to his five-man defense after playing the Swiss in a similar manner.
England may go back to their 4-2-3-1 formation from the opening four Euro games, although the Dutch play with a back four.
But talents like Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Bukayo Saka gave their best performances in the back five.
Additionally, after having trouble in the quarterfinals, it might be the ideal way for Harry Kane to get back on track.
Meanwhile, Tuesday’s severe travel disruption severely hampered the Netherlands’ preparations.
The Dutch had to take an aircraft from Wolfsburg to Dortmund due to a rail-line obstruction, therefore Ronald Koeman had to postpone his press conference.
The Three Lions may have an edge because they arrived in the city less than twenty-four hours before the match against England.