Kieran Trippier believes England has made progress since their 2018 World Cup semi final defeat, and is looking forward to Wednesday's Euro 2020 match with Denmark.Croatia won 2-1 extra time in Russia after the 30-year-old free-kick gave them hope of reaching the finals of a major tournament since 1966.This was England's third semi-final defeat in major tournaments since winning the World Cup. Gareth Southgate's team will have the chance to win against the Danes Wednesday."I believe that the team has grown a lot over the past two years and we now want to make our own history. Trippier stated that this is all they want to do."There are maybe six to seven of us from that World Cup Team, but we have so much young talent now."It's there for everyone, it's there for all to see the attacking player we have and I think that we've taken that step forward since 2018."The Nations League saw us reach the semi-finals and now we face Denmark. We have made great progress over the years."After Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest during their first game, Wednesday's semi-final opponents were brought together in distressing circumstances.Southgate stated that Denmark are "riding a wave emotion" into the semi final, when Eriksen's former Tottenham team-mate Harry Kane will present Denmark captain Simon Kjaer a signed England shirt 'Eriksen 10.'Eriksen's former teammate Trippier said that Eriksen was his coach before the Croatia match. It was on the screens."It is important that he is with us. He is improving, he is making progress. Because I have played with him, it's hard to put into words. Christian was close to me."It is important that he keeps improving. I messaged him. I did not immediately do it, but I did message him via social media."This is the right time to allow him privacy with his family, and his children. We want him to make good progress in his recovery.The latest Sky Sports Football Euros podcast features Peter Smith, Nick Wright, Gerard Brand, and Ben Ransom. They discuss England's Euro 2020 semifinal against Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday.Gareth Southgate will move to a back-three? What are the threats Denmark poses to England's watertight defense? What lessons can England take from the Nations League defeat to Denmark in October? Is Raheem Sterling the tournament's overall player?We also preview the second semi-final, as Italy faces Spain at Wembley on Tuesday night.Listen to and subscribe to your podcast provider's podcast here
