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Manchester United Duo Progress to Euro 2024 Semi-Finals
Manchester United will be represented by two players in the semi-finals of Euro 2024. The England team managed to secure a tense victory over Switzerland in the quarter-final, propelling Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, and Tom Heaton into the next round.
The upcoming challenge for the English squad involves a match against the Netherlands scheduled for Wednesday, set to be played in Germany as part of the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
As the tournament progresses towards the final showdown in Berlin on Sunday 14 July, the remaining nations face a pivotal week of intense football action.
During the quarter-finals of the European Championship, there was a mix of results for the Manchester United players still competing.
A thrilling encounter between Spain and France resulted in Spain clinching a dramatic victory, knocking out the host nation Germany with an extra-time goal from Mikel Merino.
France secured their spot in the semi-finals by defeating Portugal in a penalty shootout, with United’s Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot part of the eliminated Portuguese team.
The first semi-final match is set to be held at Bayern Munich‘s Allianz Arena on Tuesday at 20:00 BST, with live coverage available on BBC One in the UK.
England’s progression to the semi-finals came after a hard-fought victory over Switzerland, with the match requiring a penalty shootout to determine the winner. Luke Shaw returned from injury, while Kobbie Mainoo put in another impressive performance in midfield.
The Netherlands overcame Turkey in their quarter-final clash, with former United player Wout Weghorst making a significant impact off the bench. The Dutch side secured a 2-1 victory, setting up a tantalizing semi-final showdown with England at Borussia Dortmund‘s Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday.
This highly anticipated match will kick off at 20:00 BST and will be broadcast live on ITV 1 in the UK. Fans can also stay updated with the latest developments through the Manchester United App and ManUtd.com.
Wishing the best of luck to the English trio as they continue their Euro 2024 campaign.