Netherlands vs Croatia LIVE: Oranje take on Luka Modric and co in Nations League semi-finals – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

International football takes full focus this week as the Netherlands take on Croatia for a spot in the 2023 UEFA Nations League final.

The Oranje were successful the last time they reached this stage of the competition in 2019 after a 3-1 win over England in extra-time.

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But the Dutch fell short in the final and haven't come close to silverware since after failing to qualify for Euro 2020.

The Netherlands then had a mixed World Cup after they crashed out on penalties to eventual winners Argentina in the quarter-finals.

Croatia also saw their dreams of glory in Qatar ended by the La Albiceleste but are no strangers from upsetting the big nations.

Zlatko Dalic's side picked up four points from two games against defending Nations League champions France to progress to the last four.

Netherlands vs Croatia: How to follow

The Nations League semi-final clash will take place on Wednesday, June 14.

Kick-off at the De Kuip in Rotterdam is scheduled for 7.45pm UK time.

This match will be broadcast live on ViaPlay Sports, with subscribers having the option of streaming on their website or app.

A monthly subscription will cost £14.99 or £11.99 if you sign up to a 12-month contract.

talkSPORT will have live updates throughout the evening while talkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog as well.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Netherlands vs Croatia: Team news

Memphis Depay and Matthijs de Ligt have both been ruled out for the Dutch with respective calf injuries.

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is expected to lead the line, with Newcastle’s Sven Botman hoping to make his international debut.

Croatia have several injury concerns of their own, with Josko Gvardiol and Marko Livaja both sidelined.

Augsburg youngster Dion Drena Beljo has been drafted in while Marcelo Brozovic could feature despite playing in the Champions League final on Saturday.

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Netherlands vs Croatia: What has been said?

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said: "It's always tough against Croatia.

"They're a really strong team and we'll need to be at our best to reach the final. Croatia play at the highest level, they are physically tough and they have a real intensity about the team.

"We reached the final in 2019. We lost that, and now we have the opportunity at home to reach another final. Let's hope that this time we win it."

Croatia coach Dalic: "We are up against perhaps the toughest opponents in the tournament.

"The stadium will be sold out, the Netherlands have a new head coach and they have a fantastic team, especially in defence.

"They are very strong and they have young, powerful players. I expect our supporters will also make themselves heard."