Gareth Southgate is betting big on England’s redemption arc . After dramatic knockout-stage wins against Switzerland and Slovakia (complete with last-minute heroics!), the Three Lions face the Netherlands in Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semifinal. Victory would secure England’s first-ever major tournament final on foreign soil
– and Southgate’s squad is hungry to rewrite the history books.
From Underdogs to History Makers?
| The Dutch aren’t an easy hurdle. But Southgate’s crew is leaning into their “no fear” mentality: “This is the moment where we ask, ‘What’s possible?’ instead of ‘What could go wrong?’” he told press. Fans are hoping this mindset unlocks the full potential of stars like Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane
, who’ve shown flashes of brilliance amid criticism of England’s cautious play.
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While Phil Foden’s midfield experiment drew mixed reviews, Southgate’s track record speaks volumes: he’s guided England to three major tournament semifinals since 2018 . Will this be the year they finally bring football home… from abroad?
One thing’s certain: Wednesday’s clash in Dortmund is giving major *David vs Goliath* vibes – if Goliath had a killer TikTok hype squad
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Fun fact: The last Euro face-off between these teams was in 1996, when England crushed the Dutch 4-1. History repeating? We’ll find out soon!
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