Gareth Southgate’s England side couldn’t quite get it over the line at the World Cup last year but now they’ve got another chance at glory.
The brand new UEFA Nations League comes to conclusion which will see two semi-finals and a final over the course of the next five days.
Getty Images
6
Southgate has been all smiles since becoming England boss
The Three Lions face a resurgent Netherlands in their semi on Thursday, June 6 – live on talkSPORT – and will be hoping they can breakdown a tough defence which includes Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs de Ligt at its heart.
Meanwhile, tonight, you can listen to live commentary of hosts Portugal’s clash with Switzerland as they look to lift the trophy in their own country.
England will have high hopes but how much has having several stars playing in the Europa League and Champions League finals affected their preparations?
Can Switzerland shock everyone, or will the Dutch prove they are about to enter a bright new era of Oranje?
Getty Images
6
Cristiano Ronaldo will not want to miss out on silverware in his own country
We decided to reboot our famous Super Computer for the tournament and see who it predicts will emerge victorious on Sunday night.
Below are the calculated scores in the UEFA Nations League finals, which should, of course, be taken with a pinch of salt…
LATEST FOOTBALL STORIES
gossip
Transfer news LIVE: Hazard on joining Real Madrid, Sessegnon to leave Fulham
gossip
Chelsea transfer news live: Hazard addresses Blues fans following Real Madrid move
ALLEZ LES BLEUES
France sweep aside South Korea in opening match of 2019 Women's World Cup
PRICELESS POINT
Late Duffy header keeps Ireland unbeaten in Euro 2020 qualifying campaign
DEAL DONE
Real Madrid confirm Eden Hazard signing to end long-running transfer saga
THANK YOU
These Chelsea fans pour their hearts out for 'true legend' Eden Hazard
in the money
Hazard joins Real Madrid and will reportedly double his wages
LET'S GO
Women's World Cup opening ceremony: The best pictures from the party in Paris
ALL SEEMS REAL
Hazard shirts spotted at Real Madrid shop - number he will wear revealed
Protest
Why Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg is not playing for Norway at the World Cup
gossip
Tottenham transfer news live: Ryan Sessegnon to leave Fulham, Man United 'want' Dier
I'M FUL
Spurs target Ryan Sessegnon reportedly tells Fulham he wants to leave
UEFA Nations League semi-final 1
Portugal 2-1 Switzerland
According to our calculations it’s set to be more disappointment for Granit Xhaka with his Swiss side being beaten by the hosts in Porto.
Getty Images
6
Xhaka had a tough season with Arsenal and it may continue with his nation
UEFA Nations League semi-final 2
Netherlands 1-1 England (England win on penalties)
The Dutch may be enjoying a renaissance with Van Dijk but they won’t quite be able to pip Southgate’s Three Lions in Guimaraes, according to the Super Computer – spot-kicks will see them miss out on the final.
Getty Images
6
Can Van Dijk get the better of Harry Kane for the second time in six days?
LIVE ON talkSPORT
talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...
- UNL: Portugal vs Switzerland (Wednesday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT
- UNL: Netherlands vs England (Thursday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT
- WWC: France vs South Korea (Friday, 8pm) – talkSPORT
- Euro 2020 Qualifier: Denmark vs Republic of Ireland (Friday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Euro 2020 Qualifier: Croatia vs Wales (Saturday, 2pm) – talkSPORT
- UNL: Third-place play-off (Sunday, 2pm) – talkSPORT
- WWC England vs Scotland (Sunday, 5pm) – talkSPORT
- UEFA Nations League Final (Sunday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT
UEFA Nations League third place play-off
Switzerland 0-3 Netherlands
After a loss to the Three Lions, the Dutch redeem themselves with a triumph over the Swiss – expect their young stars to shine.
Getty Images
6
It’s likely, though, the Dutch will come away with at least one win, even if it is in the third-place play-off
UEFA Nations League final
Portugal 1-2 England
Victory for Gareth Southgate and his side! The first trophy for the Three Lions since their 2004 Summer Tournament win and over their reigning European champions too. Unlucky Cristiano!
Getty Images
6
Will England be celebrating in Portugal on Sunday night? The talkSPORT Super Computer says yes!
Remember, you can listen to all four UEFA Nations League finals games live on talkSPORT
Why is Vincent Janssen not in Tottenham's squad tonight? Reason Dutch striker won't face Ajax explained Ajax fan vandalises sleeping Tottenham supporter's shirt with Amsterdam coat of arms sign
Google News - AZ Alkmaar - Latest
Manchester United star Paul Pogba 2018 earnings dropped
Wolves transfers: Adama Traore and Helder Costa's future in doubt as new targets emerge at Molineux - every player linked so far. From - a look at the players linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers
Premier League: Why Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo should
Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Niklas Sule to Man Utd latest as Solskjaer eyes summer rebuild. The latest Man Utd news and transfer rumours after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side lose to
LIVE Fletcher United News | One News Page
Wolves to install 'safe standing' rail seats in an entire stand at Molineux in first for Premier League Standing at Prem and Championship grounds is illegal, but clubs can add seats with
Wolves announce plan to introduce Molineux rail seating
Eden Hazard Real Madrid unveil Eden Hazard's shirt number to confirm Chelsea star's £130m transfer The Belgian is expected to complete a transfer to Real Madrid in the coming days Eden Hazard How Chelsea plan to replace Eden Hazard next season after his Real Madrid move The 28-year-old is on the verge of heading to La Liga
Eden Hazard is 'too good' for Chelsea says Jamie Carragher
Ajax 1-1 Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo heads crucial away goal to put Italians in pole position Written by: fpnews Posted on: April 11, 2019 Cristiano Ronaldo returned from injury to score his 125th Champions League goal, though Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Ajax in the first leg of their quarter-final in Amsterdam.
Cristiano Ronaldo away goal gives Juventus the first-leg edge
NO CUPS, NO PROBLEM Liverpool legend suggests Reds don't need to win a trophy this season ZOE | May. 04, 2019 Terry McDermott believes Liverpool do not necessarily need to win a trophy this season to make their supporters proud.
Liverpool legend Terry McDermott suggests Reds
Barcelona 3-0 Man Utd: 5 talking points as Lionel Messi magic knocks out Red Devils. Man Utd's Champions League dreams are over after Lionel Messi's magic knocked them out in Barcelona
Twitter trolls Manchester United after another Lionel Messi
David de Gea "could play for Barcelona or Manchester City", says former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek. The Spain international has endured a tough time of late in English
David de Gea: Manchester United goalkeeper 'can play at
hollywoodadviser.com/david-de-gea-manchester-united-goalkeeper-can-play-at-barcelona-and-manchester-city-insists-former-red-devils-coach/
QUALITY Frans Hoek, who was goalkeeping coach during Louis van Gaal's tenure at Old Trafford, says the under-fire Spain goalkeeper has many 'qualities' to his game David de Gea is good enough to play for both Barcelona and Manchester City, according to former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek.
Manchester United goalkeeper 'can play at Barcelona and
Liverpool FC's 2019-20 New Balance home kit has been officially revealed - and you can pre-order the new strip right now for guaranteed delivery on Thursday May 9. The Reds' home kit for next season pays homage to the legendary Bob Paisley, the most successful manager in the club's history, in
No comments:
Post a Comment