European Championship Showdown: England vs. Netherlands Preview

England (W) VS Netherland (W)    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:10-07-2025 00:00 Thursday
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Match Preview:
England's European Championship title defense hangs precariously after a disappointing 2-1 opening loss to France. The Lionesses, who became the first reigning champions to lose their opening Euros game, desperately need a win against the Netherlands to keep their hopes alive. Sarina Wiegman, experiencing her first Euros defeat as a manager, will demand a strong response from her side. Chelsea's Keira Walsh's late consolation against France wasn't enough to mask a shaky performance, and changes are expected with Niamh Charles and Grace Clinton pushing for starts.

The Netherlands, meanwhile, started their campaign in dominant fashion with a 3-0 victory over Wales. Vivianne Miedema netted her 100th international goal, setting the tone for a comfortable win. Andries Jonker's side, aiming to replicate their 2017 success, will be confident after securing their fifth win in seven internationals. They also hold a significant 3-0 semi-final win over England from the 2017 Euros. Miedema, in fine scoring form, will be looking to trouble England's defense.

Match Prediction:
Despite their opening setback, England has a history of bouncing back from defeats. With their tournament hopes on the line and home advantage, we predict the Lionesses will show resilience and secure a narrow victory to keep their knockout dreams alive.