England vs Netherlands: Preview and Match Facts
A Rivalry Renewed
England and the Netherlands will face off in a highly-anticipated match on Friday, with both teams looking to book their place in the next round of the tournament. The two sides have a long and storied rivalry, dating back to their first meeting in 1872. England has a slight edge in the head-to-head record, with 16 wins to the Netherlands' 12.
England's Form
England has been in impressive form in recent months, winning eight of their last ten matches. They have also scored 23 goals in those ten games, an average of over two goals per game. Their only defeat in that time came against Belgium in the Nations League semi-final.
Netherlands' Form
The Netherlands have also been in good form, winning seven of their last ten matches. They have scored 18 goals in those ten games, an average of 1.8 goals per game. Their only defeat in that time came against Germany in a friendly match.
What to Expect
The match is expected to be a close and competitive affair. England will be looking to control the game with their possession-based style of play, while the Netherlands will be looking to hit them on the counterattack. Both teams have dangerous attacking players, so there should be plenty of goals on show.
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