Matthew Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

I'm still scratching my head. When the game [against Switzerland] started, I kind of thought Gareth Southgate reverted back to a four. It was so difficult, with Kieran Trippier out on the left.

When you keep that decision to put Saka on the right as a wing-back, it actually really paid off because it kept him in his natural environment where he obviously scored a magnificent goal.

Credit to the manager for having that vision and picturing how that system might look, but it was a three with Trippier really high up on that left side which provided that width.

It stretched the pitch, it allowed our midfield problems to have a bit more of the ball and we looked really comfortable in possession.

I felt that while Saka's goal was the key moment, Trippier just holding that width and height really helped to create the space to keep the ball.

Whether Southgate will play it again this evening will depend on tactically, how they see the Dutch.

It's at that stage of the tournament where you are going game-to-game and the nice plan or philosophy of how you want to play gets parked and it is just about winning the match.

Whether or not there is a tweak, we will have to wait and see.

I realise now that the last post from Matt Upson requires some context - the former England defender and now BBC pundit has not come down with a rare case of Euro fever...or has he?

The hype train choo-choo reference is one that regular listeners to 5 Live Breakfast will understand.

Presenter Rick Edwards has been asking all his guests for a "choo-choo" if they are loving the Euros.

Mario Melchiot's this morning was a particularly good one.

But Upson did also pass some more measured comments on England and their chances in tonight's semi-final against the Dutch...

Matthew Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

I've been on a few trains on this trip and I am certainly right on the hype train to be honest. Some of them have been delayed over here but hopefully, the hype train will be on time. Choo-choo.

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England fan Kirsty is in Dortmund and has spent a lot of time with the Dutch fans ahead of tonight's Euro 2024 semi-final.

She told Nicky Campbell's phone-in on BBC Radio 5 Live: "I’ve been talking to some Dutch fans at breakfast and they are as nervous as we are. But we are going to need a lot of luck. We've had lots already in this tournament. Now we are good at penalties, we could possibly do this."

"My ambition was to be champion of Europe - but it was a failure."

That was the blunt assessment of Kylian Mbappe, the World Cup winner who was expected to guide France all the way in Germany.

The £190m man who finally completed his dream move to Real Madrid this summer and captained an expectant nation at Euro 2024.

But Mbappe - who emulated England great Sir Geoff Hurst with a hat-trick in the World Cup final two years ago - struggled to make the impact we all expected as France's tepid tournament ended in semi-final defeat in Munich against Spain.

After the match the forward called the tournament a "failure". So what went wrong with Mbappe? And why has he tended to struggle in the Euros?

Tom Rostance attempts to answer those questions - click here to read his feature.

Right, just a few more points to tie up from Tuesday's first semi-final, which proved a disappointing end to what has been a disappointing tournament from France's star striker Kylian Mbappe...

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Just another heads-up to use the 'watch live' play icon at the top of this page to follow Nicky Campbell's phone-in on BBC Radio 5 Live, which will be devoted to the England v Netherlands semi-final up until 10:00 BST.

David James
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

I'm doing goalkeeper analysis with Uefa at this tournament and my estimation was France stopper Mike Maignan jumped backwards, stepped backwards and dived backwards - three no-nos when it comes to saving shots in the top corner.

I think if his positioning had been right in the first place, he would've saved it. That's not taking away the quality of the shot, but there was an opportunity for perhaps to be saved.

It could be the goal of the tournament and, therefore, it sounds a little bit ridiculous to suggest it should have been saved, but if we're going to be hyper-critical and talk about the semi-final of the European Championship, where the best should be at the best, there was the possibility that this one could have been tipped around the post and France would have got through.

I've saved shots like that before, but I've also let a lot in.

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David James
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

Spain were all right. Interestingly, they have been knocking in 20 shots per game on average and I think yesterday they managed 10 at best. France made it really hard work for them. I think France had some very good opportunities to get back into the game. It took a marvellous strike from a teenage superhero.

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Thankfully, Mystic Ed, football is a funny old game, you just never know how things will pan out.

And despite Spain clearly posing a tough test for whoever does make it to Sunday's final, that's not going to stop us talking...and dreaming.

With that in mind, can I direct you to the first hour of Nicky Campbell's phone-in on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning from 09:00 BST, which will be devoted to England's semi-final against the Netherlands.

Just use the 'watch & listen' tab at the top of the page to follow the discussion or click on this link to listen to it on BBC Sounds.

How to burst our build-up balloon in one succinct paragraph!

David James
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

I thought yesterday's semi-final was superb because we had the free-flowing, free-shooting Spain against the stalwart defence of France and both teams managed to score.

With the Netherlands and England, we have the opportunities and capabilities to get the ball in the box and get on the end of it. We just have to watch out for their attacking threats in the likes of Memphis Depay and Xavi Simons in particular, who is very handy at assists.

We, of course, can't forget to mention Cody Gakpo, the equal top goal scorer at the tournament at the moment. And with Wout Weghorst, you have a different animal in a sporting context to deal with.

This will be a great test and given we're in a place right now that is full of confidence, it is the kind of test we will need if we are going to face Spain in the final.

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I mentioned earlier about how the Netherlands fans like to make a song and dance about their march to the stadium before kick-off.

Here is a look at the kind of footballing carnival they produce, it really is quite something.

Considering that Dortmund is only a quick hop across the border from Holland, you can only imagine how spectacular tonight's procession could be...

David James
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

[I'm looking at this game] with great excitement. This will be our toughest test yet. Logically, in a semi-final, you'd imagine it should be our toughest test so far. More so because the Netherlands have what appears to be a gung-ho spirit about them, not that they want to concede goals, but they do concede goals. They're more capable of scoring goals. To use a phrase used by previous England managers, they are a bit Keegan-esque.

It is tempting to look ahead to a potential final against Spain, but former England goalkeeper David James issued a word of warning on 5 Live Breakfast to Three Lions fans who may be underestimating the challenge that faces them in Dortmund tonight...

Saying that, while James expects the Netherlands to pose England's "toughest challenge yet", he did also describe their footballing approach as "Keegan-esque".

Gary Rose
BBC Sport at Allianz Arena

Every so often, a goal is scored at a European Championship that stands the test of time. It is remembered, replayed, and talked about for decades.

Marco van Basten's angled volley at Euro 88 is one. Paul Gascoigne's individual run and finish at Euro 96 is another, as is Karel Poborsky's chip at the same tournament.

Lamine Yamal's history-making goal for Spain against France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 can be added to the list.

With Spain trailing 1-0, Yamal curled a brilliant strike from outside the box into the top corner to send him into the history books.

At 16 years and 362 days he became the youngest man to score in the tournament's history - and had those watching left in awe.

"A superstar is born," former England striker Gary Lineker said on BBC One. "It was the moment of the match, possibly the moment of the tournament."

"Just incredible," added ex-England striker Alan Shearer. "We've been talking about him all tournament and saying what a ridiculously young age it is. To do that, it's just outrageous."

Get more reaction to Yamal's wonder goal here.

Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

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Imagine playing for your country in a major tournament aged 16. Lamine Yamal has done that - and more.

The Barcelona star, who is already the youngest man to play at the European Championship, is now the youngest to score after curling in a sublime equaliser against France in Tuesday's semi-final.

Spain went on to reach Sunday's final, after Dani Olmo's first-half strike sealed victory, with Yamal turning 17 the day before the Berlin showpiece.

The tricky winger - full name Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana - has already played 51 times for Barcelona, scoring seven goals, so perhaps we shouldn't be surprised to see Yamal mixing it with the very best.

Those who know him best certainly aren't.

Read Guillem Balague's full column here.

A vicious rumour is being spread on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast that, under German law, no-one aged under 18 is allowed to work in the country on a Sunday.

Does that mean Spain's 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal will not be able to play in the Euro 2024 final?

I imagine they may be able to find a loophole and, let's be honest, whether England make it or not, you don't want to miss a chance to see this young man shine on the biggest stage. A special talent indeed...