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Key occasions
30 min: This has been a lot, a lot better from England in comparison with Saturday’s defeat to France. They’re enjoying with a a lot increased depth, forcing issues for Netherlands versus inviting them.
27 min: The ball is performed via to Russo within the field, who runs simply broad of the aim and may’t correctly direct her effort on the right track.
26 min: Greenwood commits to intercepting a Netherlands go in midfield. She doesn’t win the ball, nevertheless, and it offers Grant loads of house to run down the suitable. Fortunately for England, Stanway will get again to cowl and the Lionesses win again possession.
23 min: Hampton performs a shocking go via to Russo with the skin of her boot, completely splitting the Netherlands defence all the way in which from her field. Russo carries it to the suitable earlier than enjoying inside to James on the sting of the field. The Chelsea star then positions herself earlier than blasting her shot into the top-right nook!
As quickly as James obtained the ball, you simply knew she was going to attain there.
GOAL! England 1-0 Netherlands (Lauren James, 22)
James places England forward with a thunderbolt! Phenomenal!
18 min: Hemp works her manner into the field and appears to sq. the ball, however her try is well intercepted by Pelova. England then regain possession shortly because the ball strikes out to Stanway, who crosses into the penalty space, however Van Domselaar can declare it with ease.
17 min: England are doing nicely to limit Netherlands in midfield, intercepting quick passes after dropping possession. Up to now, an enchancment on Saturday.
15 min: James makes an attempt to play a go to Russo however it’s lower out by Brugts. The total-back appears to be like to play ahead with an extended ball however Carter has it lined.
13 min: Hampton is caught out by a back-pass and for a second you possibly can sense the collective concern from the England supporters within the stadium. The goalkeeper has loads of time to regain the ball and her composure earlier than enjoying out once more.
11 min: One other lengthy ball is performed over to Hemp within the field, however she is clattered by Janssen. It takes some time, however the referee finally stops play to examine the winger for a head damage.
No penalty is given.
9 min: The ball is converted to Hemp on the left by Walsh. The winger crosses into the field to Russo, however the striker’s header drifts broad. Enormous likelihood for the Lionesses.
7 min: Greenwood performs an extended ball over the Netherlands defence and thru to Toone, however the midfielder can’t get there earlier than Van Domselaar.
5 min: Grant is distributed via on the suitable earlier than squaring the ball to Miedema within the field. The ahead is in an ideal place to shoot however her contact is simply too heavy and Hampton can declare.
4 min: Toone intercepts a go from Pelova in midfield earlier than enjoying the ball out to Hemp on the left. The winger sends a cross into the field as James goes for the header, however Brugts makes the clearance.
2 min: It appears to be like as if Carter is beginning subsequent to Williamson within the centre of defence, with Greenwood out on the left. We may see these two swap all through the match.
1 min: James and Bronze play a one-two on the suitable earlier than the winger sends a cross into the field. Janssen is there head it clear.
KICK-OFF
We’re beneath manner in Zurich!
The groups are out. The nationwide anthems have been sung. Kick-off is just some moments away!
Tom Garry
A cheer rings across the stadium because the Prince of Wales seems on the large display – he’s right here within the stands tonight alongside the FA’s Debbie Hewitt.
One participant we may see in motion this night, albeit off the bench, is 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang. The Arsenal striker was launched for her main match debut within the 86th minute in opposition to France on the weekend and impressed along with her quick cameo, including a refreshing degree of power to the England assault. She is now ready to make an affect with any time she will get on the pitch.
“It’s simple to take a look at the time and suppose there’s not sufficient left,” Agyemang mentioned this week. “That’s the fantastic thing about the sport. It solely takes 10 seconds to make an affect. Any time is sweet sufficient for me, so I’m grateful for that chance.”
She additionally mentioned: “Many of the strain comes from myself. I don’t attempt to hearken to the noise. I recognize the assist from everybody. Specializing in what I can do is most necessary after which the noise will come round it doesn’t matter what occurs. I simply deal with how I can enhance my recreation and the way I will help the group.”
Peter has messaged in along with his tackle the England line-up:
“Alas, Sarina has chosen the very best group of three years in the past, not the very best
group of the current, which ought to embody Beever-Jones.
“Stanway, based mostly on her efficiency in opposition to France, ought to be dropped for
this recreation.
“You must use Beever-Jones at a while, earlier than it’s too late. She is a match-winner, a goal-scorer and the trump card to win the Euros. Please use her immediately.”
It was the match the place the Netherlands had been going to indicate they may survive the group of loss of life. That they weren’t too previous and that Vivianne Miedema and Daniëlle van de Donk may nonetheless shine on the highest degree.
Then all of it became the Andries Jonker present…
Throughout her pre-match press convention forward of this night’s match, England supervisor Sarina Wiegman mentioned: “It’s going to be an intense recreation. We knew this was going to be a tough group. What we’re specializing in is our game-plan and executing that, doing all your activity and having conversations with gamers collectively and speaking collectively, and that’s what we wish to do within the recreation too.
“What we’re occupied with is enjoying soccer, executing a activity and sticking collectively, getting the suitable connections, working actually laborious, and doing all the pieces to win the sport.”
She later added: “We don’t speak about penalties. We discuss concerning the game-plan, what we now have to do to be at our greatest and the way we will exploit areas that the Netherlands depart behind.”
For those who’re trying out our England web page, you would possibly as nicely have a look at our Netherlands group information as nicely…
Make sure to take a look at our England information earlier than kick-off in half-hour.
Vivianne Miedema has insisted she’s going to “not be mates” along with her associate Beth Mead tonight and vowed to do all the pieces in her energy to ship her group to the knockout phases of Euro 2025 and eradicate England.
Miedema mentioned: “If it’s not a pleasant second for Beth, it’s not an issue for me. Tomorrow for as soon as we won’t be mates. I’ll do all the pieces I can to win tomorrow. If I’ve to do one thing that’s not good for Beth, then I’ll do it.
“I don’t suppose she’ll communicate to me for a bit [if we win] however it’s powerful. I even have a few of my finest mates on that [England] group. It’s a part of soccer. It’s a part of the sport. I’ve in all probability been on the opposite finish of it [more, losing]. I’ll be joyful for us if we get via tomorrow.
“We each know what we’re going via. It’s an important match. Our golden rule is we don’t focus on something [pre-match]. I don’t know whether or not she’ll be beginning tomorrow or whether or not she’ll be on the bench. As a Dutch participant I’ll do all the pieces attainable to win the sport.”
Sarina Wiegman has loads of historical past with the Dutch nationwide group. Born within the Netherlands herself, she represented the nation as a participant from 1987 to 2001, incomes over 100 caps. She was appointed the assistant coach of the nationwide group in 2014 earlier than finally getting promoted to go coach two years later. And in 2017, she led Oranje to a European title, profitable each match alongside the way in which.
England followers, I wish to hear from you this night! Let me know your ideas on the group choice, who you suppose would be the largest menace for England and the Netherlands, in addition to any rating predictions.
Netherlands followers, be happy to message in too!
England have arrived at Stadion Letzigrund.
Andries Jonker has additionally made simply the one change to the Netherlands line-up that began in opposition to Wales on Saturday, with Daniëlle van de Donk changed by Chasity Grant.
Sarina Wiegman has made one change to the line-up that began in opposition to France on the weekend, with Ella Toone changing Beth Mead.
Toone will begin in midfield, with Lauren James shifting onto the suitable.
Workforce information
England beginning line-up: Hannah Hampton; Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson (C), Alex Greenwood, Jess Carter; Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone; Lauren James, Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp. Substitutes: Niamh Charles, Beth Mead, Maya Le Tissier, Anna Moorhouse, Grace Clinton, Esme Morgan, Michelle Agyemang, Chloe Kelly, Aggie Beever-Jones, Jess Park, Khiara Keating, Lotte Wubben-Moy.
Netherlands beginning line-up: Daphne van Domselaar; Kerstin Casparij, Dominique Janssen, Veerle Buurman, Esmee Brugts; Wieke Kaptein, Jackie Groenen, Victoria Pelova; Chasity Grant, Vivianne Miedema (C), Jill Roord. Substitutes: Lize Kop, Danielle de Jong, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Romée Leuchter, Lineth Beerensteyn, Sherida Spitse, Daniëlle van de Donk, Renate Jansen, Katja Snoeijs, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden.
Wales tackle France within the second Group D conflict of the day later this night. A loss will see them knocked out of the match.
The Dutch followers are out in full voice forward of the match.
Right here’s a reminder of what occurred in yesterday’s Group C fixtures…
Preamble
Hiya, hallo and welcome to protection of the large Euro 2025 conflict between England and the Netherlands. This might show to be one of many video games of the group stage with each groups vying for a spot within the quarter-finals.
For the Lionesses, a win immediately is completely crucial. Something much less they usually can just about wave goodbye to any hope of progressing which, fairly frankly, can be a catastrophe.
England followers know simply how necessary a win immediately is, Sarina Wiegman is aware of it, the gamers understand it. However getting such a end result won’t be simple. The Netherlands possess one of many strongest squads in Europe and may pose an enormous menace to any opponent.
That is the place Group D will actually come to life.
Kick-off for this one is at 5pm BST – you don’t wish to miss it!