Marcus Rashford is no doubt about the test that awaits him in Portugal on Thursday when England play the Netherlands.
The Nations League semi-finals pits the two teams against each other in a competitive match for the first time since Euro ’96 – before the Manchester United striker was even born.
Getty
3
Rashford has played against De Ligt at club and international level and believes he is one of the best defenders in the world right now
Rashford, though, played against the Dutch in the 1-0 friendly win in Amsterdam last March and will be well aware of how much the side have improved since then, believing the defence is particularly strong considering Matthijs de Ligt and Virgil van Dijk are at its heart.
“De Ligt and Virgil are probably the best centre backs in the world right now,” he said. “We know how they defend. They like to be up [close] and behind you.
- Netherlands vs England is LIVE on talkSPORT. Click HERE to tune in online, or listen through our radioplayer below
“We want to get them facing their own goal. We have the players to do it. Pretty much every forward can do that, that’s what our game is about. If we can do that we know we can cause them problems.”
And despite that 1-0 win last time they met, Rashford believes the Netherlands are now a different side and he’s well aware of the threats Ronald Koeman’s side face.
Head and Shoulders
3
Rashford will be aiming to end his season on a high with England in the Nations League after a disappointing domestic one with Man United
“I can imagine they’ll have a lot of possession but they have that drive that causes problems up the middle,” Rashford said. “Look at Georginio Wijnaldum. When he’s in a Liverpool shirt he’s driving forward, he’s scoring goals, he’s creating opportunities. We’ll try and develop our game to stop them.”
It’s not just Rashford who believes the Dutch are blessed in defence either. Koeman himself has acknowledged the Netherlands have the two best centre-backs right now and says the duo are better than he was.
England vs Netherlands: How to watch, kick off time, TV and live stream
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
gossip
Transfer news LIVE: Hazard on joining Real Madrid, Sessegnon to leave Fulham
gossip
Chelsea transfer news live: Hazard addresses Blues fans following Real Madrid move
ALLEZ LES BLEUES
France sweep aside South Korea in opening match of 2019 Women's World Cup
PRICELESS POINT
Late Duffy header keeps Ireland unbeaten in Euro 2020 qualifying campaign
DEAL DONE
Real Madrid confirm Eden Hazard signing to end long-running transfer saga
THANK YOU
These Chelsea fans pour their hearts out for 'true legend' Eden Hazard
in the money
Hazard joins Real Madrid and will reportedly double his wages
LET'S GO
Women's World Cup opening ceremony: The best pictures from the party in Paris
ALL SEEMS REAL
Hazard shirts spotted at Real Madrid shop - number he will wear revealed
Protest
Why Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg is not playing for Norway at the World Cup
“They are top, top players,” he said. “We have the best central defenders [in Europe] with De Ligt and Virgil. That’s great because you build the house, always, from downstairs. You don’t start with the roof.”
Earlier in the season, 19-year-old De Ligt, who has been linked with a move to United from Ajax, said Rashford was the best forward he has come up against.
“Great player, quick, technical skills,” the Ajax skipper noted.
Getty Images - Getty
3
Wijnaldum and Van Dijk will be both be in action for the Netherlands against England, days after helping Liverpool win the Champions League
Van Dijk, along with Wijnaldum, has just helped Liverpool win the Champions League and the 27-year-old has been tipped to win the Ballon d’Or.
Head & Shoulders, Official Hair Care Partner of the England Football Teams and the UK’s #1 shampoo brand, spoke to Marcus Rashford at St. George’s Park ahead of England’s game against the Netherlands
Sky Sports writers reflect on the Premier League season to some fantastic wins over their closest rivals in the Premier League. He has taken them to the Europa League final. a goal fit to
~ League One play-off final: LIVE and exclusive talkSPORT
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola tells talkSPORT 'the media desire Liverpool to be champions' City took back control of the title race by beating Leicester, and their manager was in defiant
Top journalists respond to Pep Guardiola after Manchester
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called for the Chelsea fans who racially abused Mohamed Salah to be given lifetime bans and branded their actions 'disgusting'. racist abuse directed at
Chelsea condemn fans for racist Salah chants - msn.com
La Liga side Atletico Madrid are the latest team to register their interest in Kieran Trippier. According to The Daily Mail, Diego Simeone is keen to snap up the England international, who has struggled to produce his best form for the Lilywhites this term. Trippier has been a downward trajectory
Everton have launched an investigation after an object was allegedly thrown towards Ross Barkley during their 2-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday. launch investigation into claims object was
Ross Barkley: Everton and Football Association launch
Barcelona 3-0 Manchester United: Philippe Coutinho, Blaugrana worries, and what else we learnt The Spanish giants might just be 'walking to victory' as Ernesto Valverde has the last laugh over his
Philippe Coutinho, Blaugrana worries, and what else we learnt
fussboll.com/2019/04/17/philippe-coutinho-blaugrana-worries-and-what-else-we-learnt/
Barcelona progressed to their first Champions League semi-final since 2016 thanks to a 3-0 win over Manchester United. The result left the Premier League side nursing a 4-0 defeat on aggregate as Lionel Messi struck twice and former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho finished them off in style.
Philippe Coutinho And Barcelona Might Yet Have A Happy Ending
Is Chelsea vs Watford on TV? Kick-off time, live stream details, talkSPORT coverage and confirmed line-ups TV channel and live stream. The game will not be shown live on TV in the UK as Sky
Is Chelsea vs Watford on TV? Kick-off time, live stream
fussboll.com/2019/05/05/is-chelsea-vs-watford-on-tv-kick-off-time-live-stream-details-talksport-coverage-and-line-ups/
Chelsea vs Watford: Date and kick-off time. The match will take place on Sunday, May 5. And due to the Championship final day fixtures, it will kick-off at the unusual time of 2pm. Chelsea beat Watford 2-1 in the reverse fixture on Boxing Day thanks to Eden Hazard's double. Chelsea vs Watford: TV channel and live stream
Is Chelsea vs Watford on TV? Kick-off time, live stream
Frank Lampard had little sympathy for Leeds as Derby reached the Championship play-off final (Picture: Getty) Frank Lampard gave Leeds supporters a taste of their own medicine after Derby's thrilling win at Elland Road to reach the Championship play-off final.
Frank Lampard tells Leeds fans to keep singing their hearts
About our Manchester United news NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive Manchester United news aggregator, bringing you the latest Red Devils headlines from the best Man United sites and other key national and international news sources. Whether it's the very latest transfer news from Old Trafford, quotes from an Ole
NewsNow: Man Utd Transfer News & Rumours news
Next Chelsea manager odds: Frank Lampard, Diego Simeone and Steve Holland in the frame to replace Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge The Italian has spent eight months in west London, but has
Next Chelsea manager odds: Frank Lampard, Diego Simeone and
footballnote.com/next-chelsea-manager-odds-frank-lampard-diego-simeone-and-steve-holland-in-the-frame-to-replace-maurizio-sarri-at-stamford-bridge/
Next Chelsea manager odds: Frank Lampard, Diego Simeone and Steve Holland in the frame to replace Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. March 22, 2019 fans Premier League News 0
Next Chelsea manager odds: Lampard the favourite to replace Sarri
Rangers 2019/20 kits: Leaked images of Gers' new Hummel strips for next season The 2018/19 season is drawing to a close so these rumoured Rangers kits for the next campaign could well be the
Rangers kit LEAKED: Pictures of new Hummel strips for 2019/20
No comments:
Post a Comment