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Uefa Nations League semi-final draw: England face Netherlands in the last four

England take on the Netherlands while Portugal host Switzerland in the semi-finals

Tom Kershaw
Monday 03 December 2018 14:44 GMT
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The Uefa Nations League semi-final fixtures have been decided.

England will play the Netherlands in Guimaraes while Portugal host Switzerland in Porto. The European champions play their game on Wednesday June 5 with the Three Lions in action the following day. The final and third-place play-off will take place on Sunday June 9.

Here's how the draw played out:

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Robbie Keane is getting in position as we prepare to get underway in Dublin.

Tom Kershaw3 December 2018 13:30

And Phil Townsend, UEFA’s managing director of communications, begins the presentation by recalling the feats of the four countries who've made it to the semi-finals.

Tom Kershaw3 December 2018 13:33

And now Equal Game Ambassador Gary Messett has joined Townsend on stage who will be helping with the draw.

Tom Kershaw3 December 2018 13:34

He's joined by recently retired Robbie Keane who will also help to make the draw.

I think the Nations League has been a huge success. Playing for your country is always great but it just gives it a bit more of a competitive edge. It's been great.

Tom Kershaw3 December 2018 13:36

And finally Giorgio Marchetti, UEFA’s Deputy General Secretary, is introduced to explain the draw.

Tom Kershaw3 December 2018 13:38

Semi-final 1:

Portugal vs Switzerland

Tom Kershaw3 December 2018 13:40

Semi-final 2:

Netherlands vs England

Tom Kershaw3 December 2018 13:40

So England will face Netherlands on 6 June

Tom Kershaw3 December 2018 13:41

Fernando Gomes, President of the Portuguese Football Federation:

It's a big honour to the Portuguese Federation and for the country. Everyone knows that from the beginning Portugal was involved in creating the competition and for us it's fantastic to organise this tournament in the cities of Porto and Guimarães.

Tom Kershaw3 December 2018 13:45

Tom Kershaw3 December 2018 13:46

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