England are playing Switzerland for a place in the UEFA Euro 2024 semifinals, which is why many are surprised to see Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold on the bench. By Martín O’donnell Updated on July 06, 2024 12:29PM EDT Updated on July 06, 2024 12:29PM EDT © Lars Baron/Getty ImagesTrent Alexander-Arnold of England runs with the...
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England need to avoid bad habits
41′ England 0-0 Switzerland Switzerland have started games well this tournament. They’ve scored first in three of their four games and had a first-half goal in every match. This today is, relatively speaking, the worst half I’ve seen from them. There’s been glimpses of their fluid midfield combinations and how well they can play off...
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Last meeting: England 2-1 Switzerland
Ezri Konsa is an elegant, modern-day defender. He is clean in his duels and a precise tackler. Former manager Dean Smith described him as “a Rolls-Royce” and Emery is equally effusive in his praise. He was Villa’s second-most fouled player in the 2022-23 campaign, explained by his inclination to step in front of forwards and...
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How to watch England vs Switzerland
Good morning and welcome along to The Athletic’s live coverage of the third quarter-final between England and Switzerland. There is a lot of pressure on Gareth Southgate and his players coming into this game against the team ranked 14 placed below them in the FIFA rankings. But they are no strangers to making the latter...
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What England can expect from Switzerland
Ezri Konsa is an elegant, modern-day defender. He is clean in his duels and a precise tackler. Former manager Dean Smith described him as “a Rolls-Royce” and Emery is equally effusive in his praise. He was Villa’s second-most fouled player in the 2022-23 campaign, explained by his inclination to step in front of forwards and...
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Xhaka’s redemption arc heading towards a new peak a year after Arsenal exit
How many central midfielders have had a better past 12 months than Granit Xhaka? After Switzerland smoothly dispatched defending champions Italy last weekend to secure a place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, several media publications across Europe posited the idea that, if the Swiss can go on to reach the final, Xhaka could be a...
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Why is Jack Grealish not playing for England vs Switzerland in 2024 Euro quarterfinals?
In a crucial Euro 2024 quarterfinal showdown, England braces for a pivotal clash against Switzerland, but they’ll have to do it without the star power of Jack Grealish. Stay tuned as we delve into the reasons behind his absence. By Leonardo Herrera July 05, 2024 09:22PM EDT July 05, 2024 09:22PM EDT © IMAGO /...
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Why is Jadon Sancho not playing for England vs Switzerland in 2024 Euro quarterfinals?
Jadon Sancho’s absence looms large as England gears up for a pivotal Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash against Switzerland. Here we will tell you the reason of his absence. By Leonardo Herrera July 05, 2024 08:54PM EDT July 05, 2024 08:54PM EDT © IMAGO / Pro Sports ImagesJadon Sancho of England Jadon Sancho, one of the...
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Shaw fit to start for England vs Switzerland
Gareth Southgate has declared Luke Shaw fit to start for England in their quarter-final with Switzerland on Saturday. The Manchester United defender is yet to play a minute at the tournament after being sidelined since February with a long-term hamstring issue. He returned to full training with team-mates ahead of the last-16 win over Slovakia...
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Xhaka fit to face England after injury scare
Granit Xhaka is fit and will play for Switzerland against England in their Euro 2024 quarter-final. The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has been suffering with an adductor problem after receiving treatment on it during the last-16 win over Italy. The 31-year-old trained with team-mates in recent days, however, and will be part of the Swiss side...
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Why is Marc Guehi not playing for England vs Switzerland in 2024 Euro quarterfinals?
England will have one of its most outstanding players in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 against Switzerland this weekend. By Alexander Rosquez July 05, 2024 11:56AM EDT July 05, 2024 11:56AM EDT Marc Guehi of England gestures during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England. England and Switzerland clash for the...
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Gareth Southgate and a back three: Can England switch systems against Switzerland?
In June 1505, a 21-year-old student called Martin Luther was riding back to university to Erfurt from his parents’ home in Mansfeld when a thunderstorm struck. Fearing for his life, Luther prayed to St Anne, the patron saint of miners, calling on her to save him. If he was spared, Luther would give up a...