Netherlands 3-1 England: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis

#4 Sancho sparkles before Southgate's baffling substitutions

Sancho was a constant livewire whenever he had the ball, as Dumfries and Blind struggled to cope

At least in Rashford's case, the substitution was warranted. Denzel Dumfries' last-ditch challenge on the forward was powerful and fair, but clearly left the United youngster feeling worse for wear just before half-time. So he didn't reappear for the second 45 and instead Harry Kane came on, relatively fresh from his Champions League heartbreak with Tottenham on Saturday.

Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, a frequent livewire whenever near the ball, was replaced 15 minutes later. Jesse Lingard, who has struggled with injuries in recent months, came on in his place and besides scoring an offside goal, didn't really do much in his hour on the pitch (extra-time included). Perhaps harsh but Jadon was one of England's few bright sparks and the Dutch were struggling to deal with him too.

He had the beating of both Dumfries and Blind whenever he darted down opposite flanks, left de Ligt in his wake on a mazy dribble in the first-half and should've earned an assist from that run too if Rashford took the effort earlier. Despite only recording 21 touches - one more than Rashford - he continued to look a goalscoring threat and should have done better after heading Ben Chilwell's excellent cross straight into Cillessen's gloves from close-range.