Houghton: 'Don't change anything, England'
Steph Houghton, the England women's captain has said that continuity is crucial for Southgate's team during Wednesday's semi-final against Croatia.
Houghton led England women to the final four of the World Cup in 2015, where they lost 2-1 to Japan.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the Manchester City defender said: "Our previous experience is to just keep doing what you're doing. As every game's gone on they have got better and better."
"Hopefully they'll just get their heads down, work hard and get the win for us. They'll be feeling a bit of everything - you've been there for the extra week now, you've been there for six, seven weeks, away from home and there's family and friends coming over."
"I think there'll be a bit of nerves as the day comes but a bit of excitement as well because you know you've always dreamed of playing in a World Cup final."
Houghton, who also captains Manchester City's women's side, has been impressed with the England side, as well as their manager Southgate.
"The Sweden performance was very professional, they really controlled the game," she added. "As an England fan you want to see good football and the team being ruthless in both boxes and they certainly have been that."
"Southgate wants his players and his team to be themselves and to be together. It was important he tried to reconnect with the fans and he certainly has done that."
The England women's side are currently in the qualifying stages for the 2019 Women's World Cup in France.
Phil Neville's side are a point behind Wales, but have a game in hand.
The two teams will clash at Rodney Parade on August 31.
"Everyone's had a good rest and getting ready for our next two qualifiers," she said. "It's a massive game against Wales but we're confident of getting a win and a place in France next year."
Houghton missed the last qualifying match against Russia, which the Lionesses won 3-1, due to undergoing knee surgery, but will be back for the start of the new season.