England have been denied a spot within the first ever UEFA Nations League closing following a 3-1 semi-final defeat to the Netherlands.
Having taken the lead via Marcus Rashford, Matthijs de Ligt’s equaliser despatched the sport to further time the place a Kyle Walker personal aim and a easy end from Quincy Promes put Ronald Koeman’s aspect via to Sunday’s closing.
The Dutch, who will now face Portugal, began the brighter of the 2 sides with England struggling to maintain the ball in midfield.
Nonetheless, Southgate’s crew grew into the sport and on 35 minutes have been rewarded.
A mistake from Barcelona and Manchester United goal de Ligt noticed Rashford latch onto a unfastened ball within the space earlier than the Ajax defender made a reckless sort out to convey him down.
Referee Clement Turpin had no choice however to award the penalty which Rashford dispatched confidently.
England had possibilities to double their lead after half time with the very best probability falling to Jadon Sancho.
Nonetheless, {the teenager} powered a free header into the grateful arms of Jasper Cillessen.