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Gareth Southgate's looks set to have the luxury of having his entire England squad to select from with all 26 players having trained on the eve of their Euro 2024 semi-final with the Netherlands.
The Three Lions have been going through their final preparations at their base camp in Blankenhain ahead of Wednesday's semi-final in Dortmund.
Both Harry Kane and Luke Shaw were among those pictured in training having been injury doubts ahead of the match.
Kane was substituted during extra-time of Saturday’s quarter-final triumph against Switzerland.
The England captain appeared to land awkwardly on a cool box, after he had been pushed out of play while challenging for the ball with opposition defender Manuel Akanji.
England captain Harry Kane trained after his injury scare during England's quarter-final win
England players have trained for the final time at their base before the Netherlands semi-final
Gareth Southgate will be able to call upon his entire squad for the semi-final clash in Dortmund
Kane was left wincing and clutching his left leg after falling awkwardly in the technical area, with the forward having collided with Southgate.
The 30-year-old had insisted he will be ready for the semi-final, claiming he had only been suffering from cramp after going down.
Shaw made his first appearance since mid-February against Switzerland.
The Man United full back came on in the 78th minute of Saturday’s quarter-final victory over Switzerland.
Shaw came through the match and extra time unscatched, with England eventually winning 5-3 on penalties.
Shaw has declared himself to be ready to start the semi-final on Wednesday, despite admitting he had been sent for a scan after overstretching in training a fortnight ago.
Southgate will have to weigh up whether to make changes from England's quarter-final win
The Three Lions made their final preparations for the semi-final at their Blankenhain base
Jude Bellingham will be among the England players hoping to shine on his return to Dortmund
Kyle Walker was among the England stars being put through their paces on Tuesday
‘I have to have belief that I can help the team, make the team better,’ Shaw said on Monday.
‘Maybe Gareth sees that and maybe it is why he brought me, because he knows the qualities I have and what I can bring.
‘It might make the balance better, having a left-footed player on that side. But Tripps has done really well and always has done for his country. He has been brilliant.’
Kieran Trippier has been operating at left back throughout Euro 2024, deputising for Shaw.
Concerns have been expressed throughout the tournament over the balance of the England side, with Trippier's inclusion meaning a lack of a natural left footed player on the left flank.
Kane is expected to be fit to face the Netherlands despite being forced off against Switzerland
England players appeared in good spirits ahead of their showdown with the Netherlands
Jordan Pickford prepared for the semi-final after his penalty heroics after Switzerland
Marc Guehi is available again for selection after being suspended for the win over Switzerland
Assistant manager Steve Holland was spotted with a folder during England's training session
Southgate will have to decide whether to operate with a back three or four for the semi-final in Dortmund.
The England manager will again be able to call upon Marc Guehi in defence.
Guehi, who impressed during England's first four matches at Euro 2024, served a one-match ban in the quarter-final win over Switzerland.
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa came into the starting line-up in place of Guehi and earned praise for his performance.
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