Rafael van der Vaart’s scathing feedback about England from years passed by resurface forward of Euro 2024 semi-final conflict in opposition to Netherlands

Former Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart’s scathing feedback about England have resurfaced on the eve of the Euro 2024 semi-final between the 2 nations. 

Gareth Southgate‘s males booked their place within the final 4 after beating Switzerland through a penalty shootout on Sunday. 

In the meantime, the Netherlands got here from behind to beat Turkey after failing to impress within the group levels. 

The conflict on Wednesday night time is one one which Van der Vaart will stay up for having not held again on his criticism of England over the previous few years. 

The Three Lion suffered a penalty shootout defeat in opposition to Italy within the Euro 2020 closing and the previous Tottenham midfielder criticised Southgate’s ways. 

‘This England facet… they spend the entire recreation with their ass in their very own field whereas having a lot high quality within the squad. It is unhappy,’ Van der Vaart stated. 

The 41-year-old additionally delivered a scathing verdict into Rashford’s penalty, saying he ought to have finished a extra ‘regular’ run-up.

As reported by Dutch web site Voetbalzone, he stated on Dutch TV: ‘They’re younger and I do not assume it is that unhappy.

‘You possibly can simply take a traditional run-up, cannot you? It is all slightly fascinating. If you happen to already know you must go left, you would possibly as properly stand there, proper? That is good, then. He has an excellent kick… properly.’

Van de Vaart brought about additional uproar in 2019 when he slammed Harry Maguire following the Netherlands win over England within the Nations League. 

He stated: ‘Once I go see an newbie membership on Sunday I can discover 3 gamers who can play like him. I imply that. 

‘I feel he goes dwelling on a regular basis and says to his spouse: “I’m so sh** however they maintain paying me properly. They actually imagine I am good.”’

Van der Vaart went on to say three years later: ‘Look I noticed Maguire on the Nations League and I simply thought he was dangerous. A couple of days later he obtained offered for about €90M which I believed was ridiculous. 

‘I stated this on SkySports, after that they by no means invited me once more and I obtained your complete England after me.’

Regardless of Van der Vaart’s criticism, England motivation might be to succeed in a second consecutive European Championship closing on Wednesday night time. 

The Three Lions head into the semi-final conflict as favourites however will pay attention to the menace Ronald Koeman’s males pose.