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7th Jul 10:28 am
"Even if he's not 100 per cent, I know very well that for the opponent, knowing he's playing makes them think and forces them to adapt." France head coach Didier Deschamps brushes off any suggestions that Kylian Mbappe could be benched for Tuesday's semi-final clash with Spain.
7th Jul 8:25 am
Netherlands defender Nathan Ake is looking forward to playing against England in Wednesday's semi-final. The defender told reporters: "I'm looking forward to it. There’s a lot of players I know from the Premier League. We know their individual qualities and it's a semi-final so it will be tough. We’re building momentum. We came through tough stages at the start of the tournament and now we've got through another test so I think we're ready for it."
7th Jul 8:20 am
Granit Xhaka admitted he played with an injury in the penalty shootout loss to England. The Swiss captain was diagnosed with a torn adductor muscle in the build-up to the game but said he "went beyond his limits" in order to feature against the Three Lions.
7th Jul 5:19 am
France's Jules Kounde is relishing the chance to face Nico Williams in Tuesday's semi-final clash with Spain: "There are several important players I'm up against, but that's why I play football. I love important matches, they help me get better and better. I'm always very excited to play against these players, I try to rise to the challenge every time," the full-back told the media.
7th Jul 4:29 am
Gareth Southgate has taken aim at the media for leaking England's tactics in the build-up to the shootout win over Switzerland: "Our tactical plan for the game was also shared three days before. We live in an amazing world where it’s so difficult for us because any element of surprise you might have with the opponent is gone three days before. It’s quite incredible really," Southgate said in his post-match press conference.
6th Jul 5:00 pm
The Netherlands came from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 to set up a Euro 2024 semi-final date with England on Wednesday. In a rather cagey first half, Samet Akaydin headed home from close range to give the Crescent-Stars the lead in the 35th minute. However, the Dutch eventually responded after the break with Stefan De Vrij powering a header home in the 70th minute to level matters before Mert Muldur inadvertently bundled the ball into his own net under pressure from Cody Gakpo just six minutes later. Both sides had further chances to score but the Netherlands ultimately held on to reach the last four.
6th Jul 4:31 pm
England captain Harry Kane has dismissed any concerns over his fitness after he was substituted in the 109th minute with the quarter-final against Switzerland heading towards a penalty shootout. "I am fine and I had a bit of cramp, the boss made a quick decision," Kane said. His replacement, Ivan Toney, scored England's fourth penalty in the 5-3 shootout win.
6th Jul 2:44 pm
England are through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after overcoming Switzerland on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time. The game didn't really come to life until Breel Embolo slid in at the far post to put the Swiss in front in the 75th minute. However, England were back on terms five minutes later when Bukayo Saka cut in from the right to rifle in off the post from the edge of the box. Declan Rice and Xherdan Shaqiri went close in extra time but neither team could find a breakthrough. Switzerland's first penalty from Manuel Akanji was saved by Jordan Pickford, and England were perfect with their five, Trent Alexander-Arnold rifling into the top corner to secure the win.
6th Jul 2:16 pm
Turkey have been forced to make three changes with Merih Demiral - the scorer of both goals against Austria - Ismail Yuksek and Orkun Kokcu all ruled out through suspension. Samet Akaydin and Hakan Calhanoglu return from their own bans while Salih Ozcan is given a starting berth. Line-up: Gunok; Muldur, Ayhan, Akaydin, Bardakci, Kadioglu; Ozcan, Calhanoglu; Yilmaz, Guler, Yildiz
6th Jul 2:06 pm
Having made a slow start to the tournament, the Netherlands looked much more impressive in their last-16 win over Romania and are able to name the starting XI as Steven Bergwijn has overcome a knee issue. Line-up: Verbruggen; Dumfries, de Vrij, van Dijk, Ake; Reijnders, Schouten, Simons; Bergwijn, Depay, Gakpo
6th Jul 12:26 pm
Spain have confirmed they will be without midfielder Pedri for their semi-final against France, and the final should they make it, due to a "lateral sprain" in his left knee following a challenge from Toni Kroos in their last-eight win over Germany. Dani Olmo replaced Pedri in the eighth minute of the quarter-final and scored the opener and provided the assist for Mikel Merino's last-gasp winner in their 2-1 success over the hosts.
6th Jul 10:58 am
Murat Yakin sticks with the same Switzerland side that beat Italy in the last 16. Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji and Fabian Schar all start. Starting XI: Sommer; Schar, Akanaji, Rodriguez; Ndoye, Freuler, Xhaka, Aebischer; Rieder, Vargas; Embolo.