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10 July 2024 293 comments
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Wednesday night brings the second lot of European Championship semi-final team news, this time from the Netherlands and England. It kicks off at 20:00 BST in Dortmund.

With a final versus Spain up for grabs, which historical clash between these nations will it honour: England’s glorious 4-1 masterclass at Euro 96, or Ronald Koeman controversially breaking hearts in the World Cup 1994 qualifier?

Then again, based on Gareth Southgate’s side so far, maybe it’ll be more like Italia 90’s goalless draw!

Both sides make just one change from their weekend wins. For England, Marc Guehi (€4.7m) returns from suspension to replace Ezri Konsa (€4.4m) in the back three. That means there’s still no Luke Shaw (€5.0m) start.

Highly-selected assets Jude Bellingham (€9.5m), Virgil van Dijk (€6.0m), Harry Kane (€11.0m), Cody Gakpo (€7.8m) and Jordan Pickford (€5.0m) all feature in the line-ups.

Dutch attacker Steven Bergwijn (€6.9m) was substituted at half-time against both Romania and Turkey. So it’s no surprise to now see him completely step aside for Donyall Malen (€6.9m).

Wout Weghorst (€6.4m) will have to make his impact from the bench, again.

TEAM NEWS

Netherlands XI – Verbruggen; Dumfries, van Dijk, de Vrij, Ake; Reijnders, Schouten, Simons; Malen, Gakpo, Depay

England XI – Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi; Saka, Rice, Mainoo, Trippier; Bellingham, Foden, Kane



FPL Marc <p>Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.</p>

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  1. F4L
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    FPL towers just put Watkins price up .5

  2. BUZZBOMB ♡
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    England in the Ko's know the answer to the question "If I fall behind"

  3. SM001
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Ollie Watkins 15m next season!

  4. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    That is Sir Ollie Watkins now

  5. have you seen cyan
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    England seem much more confident this tourney. Bellingham in particular IMO.

    1. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      tbh think it was laziness and overconfidence in the groups, but the late goal against Slovakia was the moment that gave them the confidence, the players started to believe at that point

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        yea, they all look happy and confident. Does look like we have a very strong chance of winning.

  6. BUZZBOMB ♡
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    England tougher than the rest.

  7. F4L
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Kane on bench for the final? fk'n hope so

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Cant see it. personally, I would want him to start.

      1. F4L
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        hmm just think nacho/laporte or whoever starts would love to play Kane with how physical they are and how they know to buy fouls, especially nacho

        watkins would just drag them around and their age would show, he would run them ragged

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          You are probably right, just cant see it. But hopefully Southgate doesn't leave subs too late if Kane presumably does start. 80 mins is very late.

  8. The Mandalorian
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Southgate makes history.

    Finally beats a FIFA top 10 team in a major tournament.

    Progress

    1. Ad Rock
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Only taken him 8 years as well.

  9. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    1 guess for who is the POTM

    1. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Bruce Springsteen.

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Luke Shaw

    3. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      southgate

    4. CoracAld2831
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      It's Watkins.

  10. Travel Notes
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    I've learnt something today (about Fantasy Football)..... trust your gut.

    1. Travel Notes
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Never make jigs on what others say. Don't ask for their advice.

      Go instead with with what you think you know.

    2. CoracAld2831
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      In hindsight this is usually true.

  11. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Watkins straight into my fpl team. The lad is part of the top 3 best strikers in the world at the moment

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Last season I underestimated him so much, I relalsed my mistake but he had caused too much damage by then. Not again this season!

      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Holy Watkins is a loyal mate of mine, he uses a nice deodorant too. He won’t let you down.

    2. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      should get pens this season as well.

    3. azz007
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Still don't get the hype

      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Goal involvement in last two seasons is the reason I guess

    4. x.jim.x
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Who died?

      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        I don’t know. Maybe ask Kante if he does?

  12. have you seen cyan
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    I bet Sonny rings Harry Kane tomorrow morning to wish him luck. I would place money on this if I could.

  13. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Is no-one going to talk about the elephant in the room???

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Luke Shaw?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        lmao

      2. nerd_is_the_werd
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Harry Kane lifting a trophy?!?!?!
        The parrot also mentioned we might get a day off next week if England lift the trophy 🙂
        For kids under 21, well...... it's just a regular day, lol

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          funnily enough, I have a public holiday already on Monday as the king is visiting. Can you work out where I am?

          1. Sheffield Wednesday
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            Jersey?

          2. nerd_is_the_werd
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            I have a weird feeling this is some sort of inside joke like Spain, only to have this comment marked on Sunday night with a 'haha, I told you so moment.....'

          3. Berkshire Hafaway-Line
            • 4 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            Broadmoor?

    2. The Mandalorian
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      The colloquialisms of the Welsh language?

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      The pen ? No way it was England were lucky and don't deserve to be in the final.

      1. Riverside Red
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        So you'll be supporting Spain in the final?

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          Will be back to a football free summer. Havn't been watching the Euros.

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Asian or African elephant.

    5. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Your excessive use of punctuation?!?!?!

    6. SchluppsIDidItAgain
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      no

    7. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      😆 must remember this, great way to get reactions. Take note FPLVirgin if you are out there somewhere!

  14. Dynamic Duos
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    LOON!

  15. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Dani Olmo has to start in the final yeah?

    1. azz007
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Deoends on Pedri

      1. nerd_is_the_werd
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        I'm personally not so sure on that one.
        Dani Olmo is the man in form and is in pole position for the golden boot.

        1. SchluppsIDidItAgain
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          Yes this - plus the very widely reported fact that Pedri is out

  16. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    When FPL say to verify your account, is it just update your details - or do we have to change passwords or verify email addresses. I keep getting prompts to verify my account when logging in, but there's no pop-up or email message received after my details were updated.

    1. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      It's just to verify or update your details.

  17. dirtmcgirt
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    I left Shaw on the bench when the team was announced

    He has equal or better points than 6 of my team lmao

  18. Flekken' Hell
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Been saying it since the start of the tournament, play Watkins and bin Kane or at least introduce Watkins early on. He's had a mad PL season. Double digits in goals and assists, connects well, goes wide, quick shot and these are his first Euro mins. Travesty.

    At least Southgate realised it. Watkins, Saka and Foden can trouble teams easy with flowing football and reasonable intent to attack.

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      I'm not going to scroll back through your posts but have you got evidence of you saying that Southgate should play Watkins?

      1. Flekken' Hell
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Source:
        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2024/07/06/england-v-switzerland-team-news-konsa-in-for-guehi/?hc_page=5&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_26639777

        You don't have to act like forum police when a member says they made a comment about something. I read members mentioning they made a prediction or analysis before the game and I believe the member without asking for evidence. No one is winning anything by making false claims, or are they?!

        Most of us are adults, or mature enough not to act childish by making silly claims.

        1. x.jim.x
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          We don’t get this far without Kane btw

          1. Flekken' Hell
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            I just wanted Watkins to have minutes. Kane can start but he is playing too deep for my liking, not enough forwards runs either. I don't see Kane having any impactful game in the tournament.

            1. x.jim.x
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 8 days ago

              He scored the equaliser today and the winner against Slovakia so dunno how much more impact you want tbh

        2. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          Apologies but you'd be surprised what people claim on here. My bad!

          1. Flekken' Hell
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            No need to apologise. Good day to you.

    2. x.jim.x
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      We’re in a final and you’re having a go at the manager hahahaha

      1. Flekken' Hell
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        I'm not English, not Spanish either. Well done to Southgate for bringing on Watkins but Southgate has never had a stellar run with the English team to be counted among the top managers. He should spot weakness in the team from the start. Hasn't been deserving of a spot in the final, he's been lucky so far but football ain't all about who deserved it anyway.

        If you're English, I don't mean to ruin your high, enjoy the win.

        1. x.jim.x
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          The point is you’re having a go at the manager when everything he’s done has come off so maybe he was right to use Watkins sparingly, as an example

          1. Flekken' Hell
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            He didn't use him until now, let alone sparingly.

            Whatever Southgate's done? Maybe Southgate asked Geuhi to take yellow and a ban, one thing lead to another and here we are. Southgate asked the Swiss player to trip Kane on to the bench. It was all so planned. Masterclass.

            Manager of the Butterfly effect.

            1. x.jim.x
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 8 days ago

              None of the things you mentioned made any difference whatsoever

              1. Flekken' Hell
                • 9 Years
                1 year, 8 days ago

                Neither did Southgate's boring tactics in the tournament. 70% Sam Allardyce, 30% Mourinho.

                1. x.jim.x
                  • 10 Years
                  1 year, 8 days ago

                  He’s in a final, what are you on about you berk lmao

              2. panda07
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                1 year, 8 days ago

                The confirmation bias is strong in you Jim!

                1. x.jim.x
                  • 10 Years
                  1 year, 8 days ago

                  I don’t rate Southgate at all and his football has been awful, but we’re in a final anyway so “he should have done XYZ” means nothing

                  1. panda07
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    1 year, 8 days ago

                    It's a game of opinions! It's not an exact science!

            2. McGurn
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              1 year, 8 days ago

              Nice to see someone else realise how appalling Southgate’s tactics have been! The number of Southgate apologists is extraordinary! I understand this around the water cooler in the office but on a football forum!

        2. McGurn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          Amen!

  19. Digital-Real
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    The best player in the world is enough to beat England on Sunday

    1. x.jim.x
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Best player in the world went home last night mate

    2. CoracAld2831
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      On Tuesday actually.

      Mbappe that is.

  20. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Wow, amazing!

    Does Roy Keane have a moustache, or has he been drinking milk?

  21. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    We getting 8 England players for the final yeah?

  22. Sprinterdude
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Watkins won't be at villa next season I am pretty certain

    Rumour is Villa lining up bids and negotiating for Ivan Toney already

    1. x.jim.x
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      No one can afford him

    2. Flekken' Hell
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Being an Arsenal fan, I wish Arsenal can sign him, it will suit him and Arsenal's style of play but yes who on earth is going to afford Watkins?!

      1. x.jim.x
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        > I am not English
        > Being an Arsenal fan

        Oh your comments make so much more sense now, carry on

        1. Flekken' Hell
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          People outside of England can't support a team? Maybe take your fight to the clubs who seek global fanbase. Fight the sponsors, stop the non English onwership of the clubs, not use oil or foreign money. Ah, and all that commercial income from broadcasters. Why even sign foreign players while we are at it?! If only they all know what you do.

          1. x.jim.x
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            Got the victim personality of an Arsenal fan at least

            1. Flekken' Hell
              • 9 Years
              1 year, 8 days ago

              A troll who doesn't have a sensible argument goes on making silly comments, shocking. What a new for the internet. I'm so triggered.

              1. x.jim.x
                • 10 Years
                1 year, 8 days ago

                A plastic who has never been to the Emirates goes on making silly comments, shocking. What a new for the internet. I'm so triggered.

        2. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          How close to Old Trafford did you grow up?

          1. x.jim.x
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            Less than 30 mins without giving too much away, thanks for asking!

            1. panda07
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              1 year, 8 days ago

              And what do you think of all the United fans coming from down south to go to Old Trafford for United's home games?! Are they plastics too?!

              1. x.jim.x
                • 10 Years
                1 year, 8 days ago

                Yes absolutely - probably the worst kind of plastic considering the amount of clubs around them

                1. panda07
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  1 year, 8 days ago

                  Would the people who grew up 5mins from Old Trafford consider you a "plastic"? Are there any football clubs between where you grew up and Old Trafford? Highly likely I'd say!

                  1. x.jim.x
                    • 10 Years
                    1 year, 8 days ago

                    Methinks the plastic doth protest too much

                    1. panda07
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      1 year, 8 days ago

                      Haha, enjoy your beers Jim!

              2. Herger
                • 3 Years
                1 year, 8 days ago

                Doesn’t happen. Me and Jim and all the other Utd fans grew up in Selford which is right next to Manchester

  23. McGurn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    England go behind. Exceptionally talented team galvanise as a team and play a brilliant 30 minutes. Incompetent manager gives team talk. Extremely talented team plays appallingly for 40 minutes after said team talk. One player produces a moment of individual brilliance. Incompetent manager takes credit. Cheers all x x

    1. sirmorbach
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Southgate is certainly limited, but that is a bit too much

      1. McGurn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Which bit is too much? Perhaps the taking credit part. I like the guy and he doesn’t do that. So apologies. I should have said the numbskull posters on this site (no names but 3 spring to mind)! X

        1. x.jim.x
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          Name names you coward

          1. McGurn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            That would be inappropriate on a site like this. Nice to see you name calling once again. Is this something you do in real life or just online? All the best pal x

            1. x.jim.x
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 8 days ago

              DM me hun x

              1. McGurn
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                1 year, 8 days ago

                I am not in the mood tonight, maybe next time, ha x

                1. x.jim.x
                  • 10 Years
                  1 year, 8 days ago

                  Booooooo

            2. Flekken' Hell
              • 9 Years
              1 year, 8 days ago

              I doubt he ever steps out of his parents basement. Easier for him to do online.

  24. RamboRN
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    I can't help but feel bellingham is overrated

    1. Flekken' Hell
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Plenty of good players seem overrated playing in a system with handbrake tactics but they are worldclass. He had been good with Madrid, give the young guy sometime.

      1. McGurn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Bellingham genuinely looks bewildered that he has to play the Southgate way. Foden and others too. But they have to follow the manager’s lead, sadly.

  25. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Never a pen

    1. McGurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Didn’t think so either on balance. A 40/60 call. Gotta take the luck sometimes. But the fair result in the end

      1. The Knights Template
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        I don’t think I’ve seen a 15 before!

        1. McGurn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          It’s been a while, Sir! Sadly the 15 is all I have going for me nowadays.