With the European Cup
finals (of a competition)
The trumpet is about to blow.
England
National team manager Gareth Southgate has made a firm decision - to maintain the semi-final win over the Netherlands
starting lineup
.. According to several British media outlets, including The Telegraph and Sky Sports, Southgate has opted to trust his semi-final heroes even though left-back Luke Shaw has fully recovered, meaning Trippier will continue to play a starting role in the final.
England's excellent performance in the semi-final proved the effectiveness of their line-up configuration and tactical arrangements, so there is no reason for Southgate to make changes to this battle-tested line-up. Here is England's starting XI for the semi-final:
Goalkeeper: 1 - Pickford
Defenders: 6-Guey, 5-Stones, 2-Walker
Midfield: 12-Trippier, 4-Rice, 26-Menu, 7-Sacca
Forwards: 10 Bellingham, 9 Kane, 11 Foden
This lineup demonstrated strong offensive and defensive transition and teamwork in the semifinals, with Trippier's steady performance standing out. His experience and ability is integral to England's backline. Southgate's decision shows his confidence in the current squad and sends a clear message that England will be at their best to meet the challenge of the final.
As the final draws near, fans' expectations of the England team continue to rise. Whether or not this young team can pull off another semi-final appearance in the final will depend on every minute they are on the pitch. Southgate's trust and support will be the biggest motivation for the players, and Trippier and his teammates are ready to repay that trust with action and glory for England. The eyes of the world will be on this final, looking for England to write a new chapter in their history.
