With just 3 rounds of football left to play, The Three Lions find themselves within reach of the 2024 Euro title. England pulled off a late, unconvincing victory over Slovakia as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane came to their rescue. However, things may not be the same in the quarter final when Gareth Southgate‘s men come up against Switzerland.
The men in red knocked out defending champions Italy on their way to the quarters and will not hesitate to do the same with England. Southgate is yet to find a winning formula for his team, and with the uncertainty regarding Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer‘s inclusion, time is ticking for the manager.
As per reports, the England boss is contemplating on the possibility of playing a back three for their next game. With the suspension of Marc Guehi for the next round, England may switch to a three-man defensive line.
Gareth Southgate plans to switch to a three-man defense for the Switzerland match.
Ezri Konsa would be the first choice to replace Marc Guehi in what could be a three-man defense with Stones at center and Walker on the right.
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— England Football Fans (@EnglidsAway) July 3, 2024They adopted the same in the final minutes of the 2-1 win over Slovakia as well. Kyle Walker, John Stones and Ezri Konsa are likely to be three men in defense if Southgate is to follow through with the plan.
Swiss legend issues warning to Gareth Southgate as manager set to hit 100 games
England’s quarter final matchup against Switzerland will mark 100 games as manager for Gareth Southgate. Despite all the criticism and backlash aimed at the manager, it is important to acknowledge the fact that he is the most ‘successful’ tactician The Three Lions have had in a long time. Ahead of their most important game yet, Switzerland icon Pascal Zuberbuhler has issued a warning to the manager.
Zuberbuhler has enjoyed a fair share of experiences from either camp, having made 51 appearances for Switzerland while also spending a significant part of his career at Fulham and West Bromwich Albion.
I wouldn't like to be a head coach playing against this Switzerland team. So far, England haven't played very well. You think they are going out (against Slovakia), yet they score and win. That's all you need in tournament football.Pascal Zuberbuhler told Mirror
Fascinating chat with Swiss great Pascal Zuberbuhler on divided loyalties, current Swiss team, his part in FIFA history and tactical trends from the Euros https://t.co/VXwEVwl3QY
— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) July 3, 2024Switzerland have been one of the sides to watch at the Euros, having beaten Italy while holding their ground against hosts Germany. Switzerland take on England on the 6th of July at Dusseldorf Arena. The winner will face the victors of Turkey and the Netherlands in the semi-final.
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