AT Euro 2004, Switzerland Murat Yakin had the unenviable task of marking England’s explosive new teenage sensation Wayne Rooney. It did not go well. Like an unruly force of nature, 18-year-old Rooney netted twice in a 3-0 win out in Portugal to make his mark on the competition. Yakin never stood a chance. 5 Swiss...
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How Switzerland plan to exploit England’s ‘weaknesses’ in Euro 2024 quarters
ENGLAND have been warned by Swiss boss Murat Yakin: We rattled the Germans and the Italians – and now we’re coming for you The Three Lions take on Switzerland in their Euros quarter-final on Saturday in Dusseldorf – having avoided an embarrassing last-16 defeat to Slovakia with a 95th-minute equaliser and extra-time winner. 3 Switzerland...
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Euro 2024 quarter-finals confirmed: Fixtures, schedule and where to watch as hosts Germany face Spain, England take on the Swiss and it’s Ronaldo vs Mbappe
England will face Switzerland in their quarter-final match-up on July 6 Spain vs Germany and Portugal vs France are the two most exciting clashes LISTEN to It’s All Kicking Off! EUROS DAILY: Why Gareth Southgate should wield the axe for Switzerland quarter-final By Kim Morrissey Published: 21:57 BST, 2 July 2024 | Updated: 22:07 BST, 2...
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Marc Guehi is banned and England have issues at left back with Luke Shaw STILL not fit… so how will Gareth Southgate solve his defensive dilemma against Switzerland?
Gareth Southgate is a manager who does not like making frequent changes to his team. The England boss has used only 13 different starting players so far at Euro 2024, with 10 of those players starting in all four matches. However, Southgate will be forced into at least one change when the Three Lions take...
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Euro 2024: Switzerland boss Murat Yakin expecting ‘open game’ with England, admits Three Lions have ‘had problems’ – Eurosport
Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin has pinpointed where England “have had problems” at Euro 2024 ahead of their quarter-final clash with the Three Lions. Gareth Southgate’s men came mightily close to elimination in their last-16 tie against Slovakia on Sunday, saved by Jude Bellingham’s emphatic 95th-minute bicycle kick to cancel out Ivan Schranz’s earlier opener....
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England vs Switzerland – Euro 2024: Three Lions look to book semi-final spot
ENGLAND’s quest for Euro 2024 glory resumes on Saturday evening against Switzerland. The two sides will meet in Dusseldorf for a place in the semi-finals. 5 England face Switzerland on Saturday for a place in the Euro 2024 semi-finalsCredit: Getty 5 Switzerland are bidding to reach their first-ever major tournament semi-finalCredit: Getty Gareth Southgate’s side...
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How to follow England vs Switzerland for FREE as Three Lions eye semi-finals
England fans will be busy making plans to follow Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland. The Three Lions have flattered to deceive for almost the entirety of Euro 2024 having relied on a mixture of good luck and individual skill. 3 England will need to be much improved after a nervy win over SlovakiaCredit:...
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Kick-off details for England v Switzerland as Three Lions bid to reach last-four
England fans will be counting down the hours to their Euro 2024 quarter-finals against Switzerland this weekend. The Three Lions, who were among the favourites ahead of the tournament, have struggled in Germany and only just scraped into the last eight. 2 Bellingham brought the house down with this late goal against SlovakiaCredit: Getty Gareth...
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Switzerland get big England boost as Cristiano Ronaldo shows true colours
Didi Hamann has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of letting Portugal down by bursting into tears following his missed penalty against Slovenia. “All he thinks about is himself,” Hamann told RTE Sport. “I think he showed his true colours again. “Missing the penalty, he starts crying on the pitch, he starts crying at half-time in extra-time. And...
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England in boost ahead of Euro 2024 quarter-final after Switzerland injury scare
JUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit. Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish. But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked...
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Switzerland handed major injury doubt ahead of Euro 2024 quarter-final against England as crucial star undergoes a scan on muscle complaint
Switzerland are fearing they could be without the midfielder against England England will take on Murat Yakin’s side in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals LISTEN to It’s All Kicking Off! EUROS DAILY: England don’t look like a team… they need a fire lit under them By Ryan Walker Published: 18:50 BST, 1 July 2024 | Updated: 22:06...
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Euro 2024 teams hit with more than €1.2m in fines by UEFA
National football associations represented in this summer’s European Championship have been fined more than €1.2million by organisers UEFA during the tournament group stages. The fines, which total €1,293,645 (£1,097,328; $1,635,123), relate to the national side’s supporters during the matches, but host nation Germany were fined twice for their failure of “protection of the playing area”...