Netherlands v Turkey LIVE: Result, final score and reaction as Dutch set up England semi-final
Stefan de Vrij netted before Cody Gakpo forced an own goal, as the Dutch came from behind to win
Netherlands beat Turkey in a thrilling quarter-final at Euro 2024 on Saturday, setting up a semi-final with England next week.
Underdogs Turkey always looked dangerous on the break, but they took the lead through a set piece, with Samet Akaydin netting a header in the first half.
The Dutch looked in danger, but Ronald Koeman’s side hit back with 20 minutes left in normal time, as Stefan de Vrij scored his own header to draw his nation level. And then six minutes later, Cody Gakpo forced an own goal from Mert Muldur, catching the Turkish defender out with a back-post run.
That strike proved the difference in Berlin, as Netherlands booked their spot in the final four, where England await on Wednesday.
Re-live all action and follow the post-game fallout below, as Netherlands beat Turkey at Euro 2024.
Who do England play next and when? Euro 2024 draw and semi-final schedule
England will play in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after Gareth Southgate’s side won a dramatic penalty shootout against Switzerland.
The Three Lions came from behind in Dusseldorf thanks to Bukayo Saka’s goal and a perfect set of five spot kicks, capped by Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Jordan Pickford’s save.
Now Gareth Southgate’s side will look ahead to a semi-final in Dortmund on Wednesday.
England have landed in the more favourable side of the Euro 2024 knockout draw, with France and Spain set to battle it out for a place in the Berlin final.
Who do England play next and when? Euro 2024 draw and semi-final schedule
England are through to the semi-finals after beating Switzerland on penalties
England’s record on penalties following shootout win against Switzerland
England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after seeing off Switzerland in a penalty shootout.
Jordan Pickford was the star as he saved Manuel Akanji’s penalty, with Trent Alexander-Arnold wrapping up a 5-3 triumph to spark bedlam in Dusseldorf after a 1-1 draw.
Below, the PA news agency looks at the Three Lions’ shootout record at previous major tournaments.
England’s record on penalties following shootout win against Switzerland
Gareth Southgate’s side progressed to the semi-finals after scoring all of their spot-kicks in Dusseldorf.
Netherlands’ suspended players for England semi-final
Netherlands have NO suspended players for their semi-final with England, who will also be at full strength.
That is, of course, barring any injuries over the next four days.
So, the Dutch will have the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay available.
But Marc Guehi will be back for England, having served a suspension in the quarter-finals, and Luke Shaw was finally fit enough to feature as the Three Lions advanced on Saturday.
William among fans celebrating England’s Euro 2024 win over Switzerland
The Prince of Wales was among football fans rejoicing as England won their Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Switzerland on penalties, calling the game “nail biting to the very end” in a post on social media.
The game finished 1-1 but England emerged victorious after a tense penalty shootout which saw them beat their opponents to reach the semi-finals.
William, who is president of the FA, was in the stands at the Dusseldorf Arena watching the match and was seen cheering on England throughout the game.
William among fans celebrating England’s Euro 2024 win over Switzerland
England emerged victorious following a tense penalty shootout.
Jordan Pickford’s secret penalty cheat sheet revealed after England sink Switzerland at Euro 2024
Jordan Pickford used a secret sheet of notes taped to a drinks bottle to help England triumph over Switzerland in their Euro 2024 quarter-final.
The match finished 1-1 at full-time after Breel Embolo’s second-half goal was soon matched by Bukayo Saka’s trademark finish, and it stayed that way through extra time. But England put together a perfect penalty shootout, scoring all five of their kicks to progress to the semi-finals.
Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Ivan Toney scored before Trent Alexander-Arnold converted the winning kick, after Pickford had saved Switzerland’s first penalty from Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji.
Jordan Pickford’s secret penalty cheat sheet revealed after England sink Switzerland
Jordan Pickford’s drinks bottle helped England beat Switzerland in their quarter-final penalty shootout
‘Pressure is for tyres!’ Alan Shearer and ex-England players hail penalty heroes after Euro 2024 quarter-final victory
England’s former players hailed the courage and execution of the current generation after Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squeezed past Switzerland on penalties at Euro 2024.
The match finished 1-1 at full-time after Breel Embolo’s second-half goal was soon matched by Bukayo Saka’s trademark finish, and it stayed that way through extra time. But England put together a perfect penalty shootout, scoring all five of their kicks to progress to the semi-finals.
Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Ivan Toney scored before Trent Alexander-Arnold converted the winning kick, after Jordan Pickford had saved Switzerland’s first penalty from Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji.
England and manager Southgate have come in for stinging criticism during the tournament after several underwhelming displays, with Gary Lineker describing the 1-1 draw with Denmark as “s***” on his podcast. But an improved showing against Switzerland, followed by five precise penalties, brought out high praise.
“Pressure is for tyres!” bellowed Alan Shearer on co-commentary after Alexander-Arnold buried his penalty.
‘Pressure is for tyres!’ Alan Shearer and ex-England players hail penalty heroes
An improved showing against Switzerland followed by five perfect penalties brought out high praise from England’s former critics
Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand explain ‘the difference’ behind England’s Euro 2024 improvement
Gareth Southgate was lauded by BBC pundits for changing England’s formation and getting the best out of Phil Foden during their Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland.
Southgate decided to deploy wing-backs for the first time in two years in an effort to match up Switzerland’s 3-4-3 system, and the decision proved fruitful as England smothered their opponents’ build-up from the back and forced some sloppy mistakes.
Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden played in central No 10 roles behind Harry Kane and Foden in particular was influential in England’s best attacking moments of a first half which ended 0-0.
England’s route to the final: Possible opponents in the Euro 2024 knockout stages
England made it difficult again, but Gareth Southgate’s side are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a penalty-shootout victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
After England barely navigated their last-16 tie with Slovakia, requiring an added-time overhead kick from Jude Bellingham and extra-time goal from Harry Kane, attention turned to Switzerland on Saturday (6 July).
And the Three Lions fell behind in Dusseldorf, just as they did in their previous knockout game.
But England again showed great character to fight back, as Bukayo Saka picked out the bottom corner with a sumptuous strike from the edge of the box.
Penalties ensued, with England faultless from the spot as they claimed victory. Bellingham, Saka, Cole Palmer, Ivan Toney and Trent Alexander-Arnold all scored to book a semi-final spot – while Jordan Pickford provided a crucial save.
Next up? The semi-finals. But against whom? And who awaits if England reach the final?
What is England’s route to the final of Euro 2024?
England are into the semi-finals in Germany after a penalty-shootout victory over Switzerland
England’s quarter-final reaction gives Gareth Southgate an exciting answer for the future
Another game for England without entertaining the masses, but another step closer to the Euro 2024 final - and perhaps another hint as to where the future lies, whether that comes during this tournament or not.
Not from another one-paced, uninventive display. Not with the supposed tactical shift either, which did little to change the speed of England’s play or the way they constantly checked inside to play safe and create too little. But if the original 90 minutes didn’t contain sufficient drama, their second late equaliser in as many matches and a subsequent penalty shootout victory perhaps offered just enough.
Instead, the big positives for England to take might be from what they didn’t do to start with: the changes made, the introductions of personnel and pace, the ability they clearly possess to alter their approach in important stages of games.
Two fixtures in a row now Gareth Southgate’s substitutes have seen the match swing in England’s favour - though both times they could surely have come earlier, both times they were clearly required before the Three Lions started to panic and the clock began to run down.
Even so, answers have emerged which may give a continued route through this tournament as an in-game switch, before becoming more permanent options in future.
England reaction gives Southgate an exciting answer for the future
A triple-change off the bench produced an injection of quality and pace - the squad is there to make the Three Lions better
England v Switzerland player ratings as Bukayo Saka shines in dramatic Euro 2024 quarter-final
England beat Switzerland on penalties in the third quarter-final at Euro 2024, in a nail-biting encounter in Dusseldorf.
The first half showed flashes of improvement from a slightly altered Three Lions line-up, and Gareth Southgate’s side dominated, but they were too often pedestrian as Switzerland looked comfortable in defence.
The second half started in the same way, but the Swiss turned the tables with a spell of dominance that later provoked a surprise goal, with Breel Embolo giving them the lead on the 75th minute.
England looked wary and worried, and the subs came on, but Bukayo Saka rifled in an effort from outside the box to take it to extra time.
That was an equally torrid affair for the England faithful, with Switzerland looking the more likely to get the winner, but the 30 minutes passed and England were heading to penalties once again.
A realm that’s carried plenty of heartbreak for england, but not this time; all five England players scored their efforts, so all it needed was a save from Jordan Pickford to send the Three Lions into the semi-finals.
But how did each player perform? Here are The Independent’s player ratings:
England v Switzerland player ratings as Bukayo Saka shines in quarter-final
England 1-1 Switzerland (5-3 on pens): The Three Lions squeeze through to the semi-finals after a nervy encounter in Dusseldorf
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