England are set to turn to the diligence of the versatile Bukayo Saka for Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final in an attempt to quell one of the best players in the tournament.
Arsenal youngster Saka is widely expected to start the clash against Denmark, coming in for Jadon Sancho in what will be England's only change from last weekend's 4-0 victory over Ukraine.
Saka has been seen as the breakout star of England's tournament, and impressed when he was brought in to the side for the 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic in the group stages.
The teenager's versatility is seen as a huge plus for Gareth Southgate, with Saka having played on the left and right of the Arsenal attack in the past, as well as at left-back.
It is that ability to play in several positions that has given him a better defensive mindset than Sancho, who could well be turned to off the bench should England be chasing a goal.
Playing on the right-hand side, Saka will be crucial in stopping the runs forward from Denmark's dangerous full-back Joakim Maehle, who has been a constant threat as he has cut inside onto his right foot.
Maehle's attacking ability has been key to Denmark finding their feet in front of goal this tournament, with the Danes having scored 10 times in their most recent three matches against Russia, Wales and the Czech Republic.
The Atalanta star is a crucial part of the Danes' creativity, and Saka will be asked to stop him.
Meanwhile, Southgate hopes his England side can create the national team's first iconic moment since the revamp of Wembley stadium in the mid-2000s.
“Wembley has a fantastic history, of course, but those of us old enough to remember the old stadium, a lot of those memories would be from the old stadium there's no doubt about that, said the Three Lions boss.
“The history of the stadium relies on those iconic moments and if we look historically that's been in in the past, World Cup final, Olympic games, big boxing events and there have been perhaps less of those headline events at the new Wembley.
“This tournament of course is now one of those moments where we've had the chance to have some very high-profile games already and achieve some big moments.
“There's some sort of pictures on the wall as you drive into the dressing rooms of iconic England moments but some of them aren't even from finals competitions.
“David Beckham’s free-kick against Greece was a qualifier so I think our players have got over the last two tournaments they've been able to create some really special memories for especially youngsters. Bless them they think it's like this all the time with England!
“They’ve not had to live through what we've all lived through. I've not heard the new Wembley have an atmosphere like it did for the Germany game, the Croatia Nations League game was a very good one in terms of the atmosphere Germany was another level and I'm sure tomorrow is gonna be very special.”
