England tipped for Euro 2024 semi-final win by 'mystic meerkats'

The 'psychic powers' of the meerkats at Drusillas Park in East Sussex have accurately forecast victories throughout the tournament so far

10:54, Tue, Jul 9, 2024 | UPDATED: 11:02, Tue, Jul 9, 2024

A group of meerkats surrounding a yellow bucket with an England flag on the side while a blue bucket with a Netherlands flag on

The mystic meerkats at Drusillas Park have predicted a win for England in the semi-final of Euro 2024 (Drusillas Park/PA) (Image: PA)

A band of "mystic meerkats" at Drusillas Park in East Sussex have predicted that England will triumph over the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final. The meerkats' uncanny ability to predict the Three Lions 'victories throughout the tournament has been spot on so far, much to the delight of their keepers who are hoping for a continuation of this winning streak.

The showdown between England and the Netherlands is set for Wednesday, following England's nail-biting victory over Switzerland in a penalty shoot-out last Saturday which secured their place in the final four. If the meerkats' prediction holds true, England should be assured of a win.

The method used by these animals to make their predictions involves choosing between two buckets of nuts, a favourite snack among meerkats, each adorned with a flag representing the competing teams. The buckets are placed side by side before the meerkats are let loose, and the bucket that attracts the most meerkats is declared the winner.

So far, the bucket bearing the England flag has been the clear favourite.

Drusillas head keeper Gemma Romanis crouching in front of the two buckets with the meerkats

Drusillas head keeper Gemma Romanis with the meerkats (Drusillas Park/PA) (Image: PA)

Head keeper Gemma Romanis urged people not to underestimate the "you shouldn't doubt the mystic meerkats' psychic powers", adding that her fellow keepers have "everything crossed" for England. She expressed surprise at Saturday's result when the England squad pulled through once again when it mattered most.

Ms Romanis said: "It just goes to show, that you shouldn't doubt the mystic meerkats psychic powers."

A group of meerkats surrounding a yellow bucket with an England flag on the side while a blue bucket with a Netherlands flag on

The Mystic Meerkats at Drusillas Park have predicted another England win (Drusillas Park/PA) (Image: PA)

In their latest prediction, some of the clairvoyant critters showed a preference for the Netherlands option, with Ms Romanis saying: "So we don't think it will be an easy match for the Lions."

"But they do seem sure England will pull it out of the bag again and make it through to the finals."

The meerkats have been spot on so far

The meerkats have been spot on so far (Image: PA)

"We're all keeping everything crossed for the England team and hoping they win as the meerkats have predicted."

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The animals have predicted a close run match though (Image: PA)

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The meerkats showed a preference for the England bucket (Image: PA)

"The meerkats have already forecast that England have what it takes to play their way into the finals, so it's a double vote of confidence from them. Let's hope it comes true on Wednesday."