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Manchester United Duo Shine as England Progress to Euro 2024 Semi-finals
Manchester United will be represented by two players in the semi-finals of Euro 2024. England narrowly edged past Switzerland in a tense quarter-final clash, securing the progression of Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, and Tom Heaton as the remaining Reds in the tournament.
The upcoming challenge for the Manchester United stars is a crucial showdown against the Netherlands next week, with the semi-final set to unfold in Germany.
This week holds high stakes for the four remaining nations at Euro 2024, promising more excitement and drama as the tournament moves towards its conclusion in Berlin on Sunday, 14 July.
It was a day of mixed fortunes for the remaining Manchester United players at the European Championship this weekend.
Spain secured a thrilling victory over hosts Germany with a last-minute Mikel Merino header in extra time, becoming the first team to advance to the semi-finals. Meanwhile, France claimed a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Portugal, knocking out the 2016 European champions featuring United’s Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot.
The first semi-final is scheduled for Tuesday at 20:00 BST and will be broadcast live on BBC One in the UK.
England faced a tough challenge against Switzerland, with the match extending to penalties where they eventually triumphed. Luke Shaw returned from injury, while Kobbie Mainoo showcased another impressive performance in the midfield for the Three Lions.
The Netherlands staged a remarkable comeback against Turkey to secure their spot in the semi-finals, setting up an exciting clash with England. Former United player Wout Weghorst played a key role, guiding his team to victory.
The England-Netherlands semi-final will kick off at 20:00 BST, airing on ITV 1 in the UK and promising an intense battle between the two nations. Updates will also be available on the Manchester United App and ManUtd.com.
Best of luck to the English trio as they aim to progress further in Euro 2024.