Not too deep, Bukayo

When Granit Xhaka signed for Arsenal in 2016, he looked like he had been moulded precisely to fit the role of a deep-lying playmaker.

The single midfield pivot with the stylish left foot, he could have been lab-grown it looked so natural for him.

But not many imagined he could, or would, change genres so extensively throughout his career. The last two years have proven that theory incorrect.

Despite a revival at Arsenal, Xhaka was allowed to move to Bayer Leverkusen last summer in a deal that could rise to €25million (£21.2m; $27m), where he became metronomic, with possession flowing through him.

Switzerland look to Xhaka to progress the ball. The last time he did not start an international game was November 2021 — a run that an abductor injury had threatened to end today.

But Murat Yakin declared his captain fit and this tournament can now continue to show Xhaka at his most well-rounded.