MARTIN KEOWN: England's change of system from 4-2-3-1 to 3-4-2-1 in order to match up with Switzerland not only proved effective in how we controlled our opponents. It also got our most creative players higher up the pitch than they had been in previous matches. England should 100 per cent use the same system against the Netherlands. It was no coincidence that Bukayo Saka had his best game of Euro 2024 against the Swiss as he benefited from what was around him. For Saka, his partnership with Phil Foden can only have reminded him of the one he enjoys with Martin Odegaard at Arsenal. Saka was taking up high and wide positions while Foden was popping up in the inside pocket like Odegaard, and the Dutch will be fearful of the damage this duo could do together. The Netherlands will have Nathan Ake at left back, and Virgil van Dijk as the left-sided centre back. Saka can occupy Ake while Foden can present a dilemma to Van Dijk, who must decide whether to stay or go with him. ...read
Mail Sport expert MARTIN KEOWN reveals how England duo Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden can exploit Virgil van Dijk in Euro 2024 semi-final against Netherlands
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