England play Holland tonight for a place in the Women’s Euro 2017 final.

Here, we look at some talking points ahead of the semi-final in Enschede.

England are now highly fancied for the tournament, and deservedly so, having made confident progress to the last four.

They scored 10 goals and conceded just one in their three Group D games before seeing off one of the pre-competition favourites in France to reach the last four.

Throughout the competition they have shown mental toughness, a cutting edge and – in a nail-biting conclusion to their victory over the French – defensive resilience.

Wirral's Jodie Taylor has record in her sights

The Arsenal striker has been in blistering form and is the tournament’s highest goalscorer with five to her name.

That includes a hat-trick in the opener against Scotland and the decisive strike in the France clash. She has three more goals than any other player and is just one short of equalling the tournament record.

She was a latecomer to the international scene but, at 31, is now at the peak of her powers after overcoming two knee injuries.

Changes will be necessary

England have made steady progress since Mark Sampson took charge as manager four years ago but it was not until this tournament that he actually named an unchanged side.

He has fielded the same starting line-up in three of the four games so far but something will have to give in Enschede.

Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has been ruled out with a broken leg and experienced midfielder Jill Scott is suspended.

Siobhan Chamberlain is a more than capable replacement in goal while Scott’s place could be taken by Fara Williams or Jo Potter.

Facing the hosts

To reach the final, England will have to beat hosts backed by a partisan crowd – an anticipated sell-out – at the home of FC Twente.

That may seem a daunting task, but England came through a similar scenario against Canada in the World Cup quarter-finals two years ago.

Another omen in their favour is that they beat Holland after extra time in the Euro 2009 semis.

Chalking up the landmarks

Under Sampson, England progressed beyond the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time two years ago and went on to beat Germany for the first time in 31 years to claim bronze.

In March this year they then claimed a famous win over World Cup holders USA.

The landmarks have continued in this tournament, with a first victory over France since 1974.

England seem to have much in their favour as they head into the match.