With Netherlands booking a semis spot from Group B of the Euro championships, the England versus Ireland match becomes crucial in Malaysia's chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
If England win Malaysia will play in the World Cup as Group A looks set to be a toss among Spain, Belgium and Germany making the semi-finals.
This scribe picks Netherlands, of course, England, Belgium and Germany to play in the semi-finals of the Euro Hockey.
And of the prediction comes true, first World League 2nd reserves Spain will qualify for World Cup, and Malaysia as well, as the World League 3rd reserves will claim the Oceania ticket..