Nations League 2019 LIVE: England vs Netherlands semi-final latest news, build-up, score and goal updates
Follow LIVE updates as England attempt to reach the inaugural Nations League final
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Your support makes all the difference.England take on the Netherlands in the semi-finals of the Nations League tonight, with the Three Lions in touching distance of a first piece of competitive silverware since 1966.
After a slow start to their qualifying campaign, Gareth Southgate’s men sealed their place in the finals of the inaugural competition after beating Spain 3-2 away from home before securing a 2-1 comeback win over Croatia.
Standing in between England and a place in the final is a newly rejuvenated Netherlands team that, after failing to make the 2018 World Cup, has rediscovered its form and menace. Follow live coverage of the match below.
Match preview:
When is it?
England vs Netherlands kicks off at 7.45pm on Thursday 6 June. The match is being staged at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques in Guimaraes, Portugal.
How can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football. Coverage starts at 7pm.
Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to stream the match via the SkyGo app.
Predicted line-ups
England (4-2-1-3): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Chilwell; Rice, Barkley; Lingard; Sancho, Sterling, Rashford.
Netherlands (4-3-3): Cillessen; Dumfries, Van Dijk, De Ligt, Blind; De Jong, Van de Beek, De Roon; Bergwijn, Babel, Depay.
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