Netherlands defender Nathan Ake says his team is “very close” to achieving their dreams as they prepare to face England in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Despite a tough win over Turkey, Ake believes the Netherlands have built momentum and are ready for the challenge.
Gakpo: Winning is All that Matters, But Room for Improvement
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, joint-top scorer in the tournament, says that winning is all that matters, despite both teams facing criticism for their performances. “Everyone knows each country can play a little bit better, but if you win, that’s all that matters,” Gakpo said. However, Gakpo also acknowledged that both teams have room for improvement, saying “obviously, I think everyone knows each country can play a little bit better.”
Koeman: Netherlands Ready to Fight
Dutch manager Ronald Koeman says his side will “have to fight” against England, but is excited by the prospect of two “big nations” going head-to-head. “England have good players, but I think we have good players too,” Koeman added. Koeman also praised his team’s resilience, saying “we came through tough stages at the start of the tournament and now we’ve got through another test, so I think we’re ready for it.”
England and Netherlands Seek Redemption
Both England and the Netherlands have faced criticism for their performances in the tournament, with England needing a penalty shootout to beat Switzerland and the Netherlands coming from behind to beat Turkey. Despite this, both teams have shown their ability to grind out results and will be determined to win the semi-final.
Key Takeaways
– Netherlands defender Nathan Ake says his team is ready for the England test
– Cody Gakpo says winning is all that matters, but acknowledges room for improvement
– Ronald Koeman says the Netherlands will “have to fight” against England
– Both teams have faced criticism for their performances in the tournament
– England and Netherlands have shown their ability to grind out result
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