Alan Shearer calls on England to drop one player for Netherlands clash as he names his XI for Euros semi-final

Alan Shearer has called on England to drop one player for their semi-final clash against the Netherlands.

On Saturday England edged past Switzerland on penalties after a 1-1 draw, to set up a semi-final clash against the Netherlands.

And ahead of Wednesday’s semi-final, former England skipper Shearer has insisted that Southgate should make just one change to his starting XI, with Ezri Konsa being replaced with the previously suspended Marc Guehi.

Shearer added that Harry Kane must start despite questions regarding his form, and suggested that Kieran Trippier was likely to feature despite Luke Shaw making his return from injury from the bench against Switzerland..

"Unless Harry Kane is injured, he plays,” Shearer told Betfair. “He's the captain and the record goalscorer. There's no way you can leave him out. Yes, he's not looked as sharp as we would like him to but he has got two goals.

"Whether he's carrying an injury I don't know but he certainly hasn't looked sharp. We all know that if a chance falls to him then he'll more than likely put it away. What was said to me when I hit my 30s was to play in the 18-yard box and not worry about tracking outside of that.

"I know Harry likes to come short and spray passes about which he's very good at but his best work needs to be in the box because that's his game and he wants goals. We also have players who can do the job of passing and coming short - it doesn't need to be him.

"I'd play Harry Kane but I'd be telling him to do his work in the box rather than coming back. You wouldn't bet against Harry getting another one or two goals in the semi-finals and final and that's the right of reply you have as a forward."

Shearer added: "Luke Shaw did well when he came on against Switzerland considering the amount of time he's been out injured.

Shearer called for Guehi to return to the starting line-up (Getty)

“His positioning was good and he defended well when he had to - he's a great option for Gareth to have. Whether he starts against Netherlands or not, we'll have to see.

"Team wise, he may go with the same team that beat Switzerland and may bring Marc Guehi back in after suspension. That would be my starting XI. I think Gareth will stick with Kieran Trippier and bring Guehi back in to replace Ezri Konsa, who I thought had a good game.

"The squad will be buzzing now. They'll be flying with confidence and they'll be desperate to get out and play on Wednesday against the Netherlands. It could be a stressful, long evening again but I think England will just edge this one."

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