Coverage of the European Championship clash between Netherlands and England.
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Who are the leading goalscorers in the history of the European Championship?
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the European Championship, with England's Harry Kane moving onto seven goals at Euro 2024.
Jul 17, 18:45
![Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024. Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Every nation's best player including Real Madrid and Barcelona stars
Sports Mole selects every nation's star player at Euro 2024, including Lamine Yamal, Marc Guehi and N'Golo Kante.
Jul 15, 14:26
![England's Harry Kane in action with Spain's Dani Olmo on July 14, 2024 England's Harry Kane in action with Spain's Dani Olmo on July 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 Golden Boot winners confirmed with six players sharing the award
Harry Kane and Dani Olmo are among six players who share the Euro 2024 Golden Boot award after finishing the tournament on three goals.
Jul 15, 14:07
![England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on July 10, 2024 England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain vs. England: Euro 2024 final sees legacy, history and immortality on the line
Ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, Sports Mole looks back at the tournament and why the result in Berlin could mean more than just a name on the trophy.
Jul 13, 11:14
![Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023 Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Dutchman 'identified' as Bruno Fernandes replacement
Manchester United are reportedly lining up a third Dutch signing this summer as they pursue deals for Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt.
Jul 12, 23:32
![England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024 England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: England on brink of glory, but has it been the worst tournament ever?
Sports Mole takes a deep dive into the statistics to determine whether Euro 2024 has been the most boring major international tournament in 21st century.
Jul 12, 11:58
![The Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk reacts on July 11, 2024 The Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk reacts on July 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Virgil van Dijk provides update on Liverpool, Netherlands future
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk provides an update on his future following Netherlands' semi-final defeat to England at Euro 2024.
Jul 11, 23:27
![Rafael van der Vaart pictured on April 29, 2019 Rafael van der Vaart pictured on April 29, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Netherlands legend blasts "s***" England after semi-final defeat
Former Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Baart labels England a "s*** team" after the Three Lions overcame Oranje 2-1 in the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
Jul 11, 18:36
![England's Harry Kane reacts on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO] England's Harry Kane reacts on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Which Euro 2024 team has the best penalty shootout record at the European Championship?
With the Euro 2024 final just around the corner, Sports Mole takes a look at the 11 best-performing nations in penalty shootouts at the European Championship.
Jul 11, 09:00
![Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman pictured on July 11, 2024 Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman pictured on July 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ronald Koeman, Virgil van Dijk fume at England penalty in Euro 2024 semi-final loss
Ronald Koeman claims that Harry Kane's controversial penalty in the Netherlands' Euro 2024 loss to England was an example of a VAR decision that 'destroys' football.
Jul 11, 08:59
![England's Ollie Watkins reacts on July 11, 2024 England's Ollie Watkins reacts on July 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Ollie Watkins reveals Palmer chat that made him 'swear' on his kid's life
Ollie Watkins swears on his and his kid's life that he told Cole Palmer that the Chelsea man would set him up to score in England's Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands.
Jul 11, 08:37
![England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates on July 10, 2024 England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Euro 2024 stars break multiple records in Netherlands semi-final triumph
A multitude of records are smashed by Gareth Southgate's England stars as the Three Lions advance to the Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands.
Jul 11, 08:18
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Euro 2024: Will France play Netherlands in a third-place playoff this summer?
Sports Mole discusses whether France and Netherlands will take to the field for a third-place playoff at Euro 2024.
Jul 10, 23:24
![England's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their second goal with Kobbie Mainoo on July 10, 2024 England's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their second goal with Kobbie Mainoo on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Player Ratings: Netherlands 1-2 England: Watkins the hero as Three Lions progress
Sports Mole takes a look at how each player performed during England's Euro 2024 semi-final with Netherlands.
Jul 10, 23:16
![England captain Harry Kane on July 10, 2024 England captain Harry Kane on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Netherlands 1-2 England - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides in-depth analysis of England's Euro 2024 semi-final win over Netherlands, including highlights, our man of the match and the best statistics.
Jul 10, 22:46
![England forward Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Netherlands on July 10, 2024 England forward Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Netherlands on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands 1-2 England: Three Lions have shot at redemption after late show
Ollie Watkins scores a 91st-minute winner against Netherlands to send England into the final of Euro 2024, with Spain their opponents in Sunday's showpiece event.
Jul 10, 21:58
![Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for England on July 6, 2024 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for England on July 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Netherlands vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Championship semi-final between Netherlands and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 10, 20:49
![England forward Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Netherlands on July 10, 2024 England forward Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Netherlands on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands 1-2 England live commentary - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of England's 2-1 Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands at the Signal Iduna Park.
Jul 10, 19:30
![England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on June 30, 2024 [IMAGO] England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on June 30, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: England backed to "outrun" and "overpower" Netherlands in semi-final
Former England international Stephen Warnock outlines how Gareth Southgate's side could beat Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semi-final.
Jul 10, 08:09
![England's Harry Kane pictured in June 2024 England's Harry Kane pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England penalty takers: Who has the best record ahead of Euro 2024 semis?
Sports Mole takes a look at the penalty records of every England player in Gareth Southgate's squad ahead of their Euro 2024 semi-final against Netherlands.
Jul 9, 23:54