Pressure is for tyres – Alan Shearer lauds England’s composure in shoot-out
Alan Shearer praised how England handled the pressure after they came through a penalty shoot-out against Switzerland to reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
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"We Need A Change": Michael Owen's Strong Verdict On Euro 2024 Hopes
England legend Michael Owen has stated that England cannot afford to continue playing their current brand of football if they are to go the distance in Euro 2024. England manager Gareth Southgate has come under severe criticism from players, experts and fans alike for employing a dull and unconvincing style of play for the England team, despite having stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden at his disposal. Ahead of England's Euro 2024 quarter-final against England, Owen was bullish about changes being necessary.
Gareth Southgate using criticism as ‘fuel’ in England’s bid for Euro 2024 glory
England manager Gareth Southgate is using relentless ridicule, hurtful personal criticism and the beer cups thrown his way as fuel in his attempt to lead his squad to Euro 2024 glory.
"Decisions Didn't Go Our Way": Virgil Van Dijk On Referee's Penalty Call After Euro 2024 Semi-Final Loss
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk felt that the penalty call in the Euro 2024 semi-final that saw England level the game should have gone in their favour. The Netherlands fell on the wrong side of the result after Ollie Watkins scored a late winner to inflict a heartbreak. The Dutch side crashed out of the tournament, and their dreams of lifting a tile once again shattered. Despite England's win, there was a moment in the game that became the talking point among the fans and former players.
Ollie Watkins nets 90th-minute winner to fire England into Euro 2024 final
Ollie Watkins struck at the death to send England to their second successive European Championship final as Gareth Southgate’s side dug deep to see off the Netherlands.
Exuberance of youth lights up Euro 2024 as next generation upstages subdued stars
Three months before the European Championship began, with France installed as pre-tournament favourites, a row broke out between two of the French Football Federation’s key strategists. The sporting director, Hubert Fournier, went public with his concern that Les Bleus, the senior national team, had an insufficiently rigorous planning process for penalty shoot-outs.
Netherlands v England: Will Kane rediscover best form and who can contain Dumfries?
England face the Netherlands in Dortmund on Wednesday evening looking to book a place in back-to-back European Championship finals.
Previous meetings between England and Spain ahead of Euro 2024 final
England will meet Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin following their dramatic 2-1 victory over Netherlands.