European Championship semi-final - England with 26 players in training - Kane also involved
England's Football National Team can take on the EURO semi-final with its full squad. At the closing training in Blankenhain, trainer Gareth Southgate had all 26 professionals at his disposal in the afternoon, including Captain Harry Kane. The 30-year-old Kane was substituted out due to cramps during the win over Switzerland on Saturday, but seems to have recovered well since then.
The Three Lions face the Netherlands on Wednesday (21.00 hours/ARD and MagentaTV) in Dortmund. Defensive midfielder Marc Guehi may have to return to the first team due to a suspended yellow card and replace Ezri Konsa. It is considered unlikely that Southgate will introduce a new impetus in offense with Cole Palmer or Anthony Gordon.
Shaw or Trippier?
It is open whether Southgate will field his team in the usual 4-2-3-1 or the 3-4-2-1 system from the Switzerland game. Returnee Luke Shaw is ready for a starting eleven appearance after a long injury. "Naturally, I think I'm fit and ready for 90 minutes. It's up to Gareth to decide that," said the defender. So far, Kieran Trippier has taken on the role of left back at the EURO.
England travels from the training in Blankenhain to the west after the training. In the evening, Southgate and Kane speak at the semi-final stadium in Dortmund at the press conference.
- Gareth Southgate, the England manager, is fortunate to have his entire squad, including Luke Shaw and Captain Harry Kane, for the EURO semi-final training in Blankenhain.
- Despite facing cramps during England's victory over Switzerland, Harry Kane has shown significant signs of recovery and hopes to contribute fully in the upcoming semifinal against the Netherlands.
- Luke Shaw, after overcoming a long-term injury, expressed his readiness to take on a starting position in England's defense for their semifinal against the Netherlands in Dortmund.
- England's solid defense could receive a boost as Gareth Southgate might need to reinstate defensive midfielder Marc Guehi due to Ezri Konsa's suspended yellow card.
- With the Netherlands looming as England's semifinal opponent, the debate rages on whether Gareth Southgate will favor the 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-2-1 formation, particularly for the positions of Luke Shaw and Kieran Trippier.
- In an international soccer setting, England and the Netherlands will meet for the semifinal of the EURO 2020 in Dortmund, with Arnold Donker and Frank de Boer leading their respective teams.
- The England National Team's journey from Blankenhain to Dortmund comes to an end as they prepare for their Wednesday evening semi-final clash against the Netherlands on ARD and MagentaTV (21.00 hours).
- Adding further depth to England's semifinal squad, facilitator Cole Palmer and winger Anthony Gordon could provide fresh options for Gareth Southgate, should the need for offensive changes arise during the match against the Netherlands.
