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Super-sub Wout Weghorst is a key reason why the Netherlands have reached the Euro 2024 semi-finals against England. Weghorst, 32, came on for the second half against Turkey on Saturday and gave his side the necessary drive to overturn a 1-0 deficit for a 2-1 victory. He was fielded as a substitute in all four previous games as well, and scored the 2-1 winner against Poland with his first touch. He also has one assist and despite playing for only 89 minutes his value is immense. “It’s a nightmare when you play against him,” team-mate Nathan Aké said of the Burnley striker who played on loan at …

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