July 3rd 2024.
Former England and Manchester United defender Gary Neville has expressed his confusion over the performance of the Three Lions in Euro 2024. Despite his doubts, he is still hopeful for the team's success and believes their heart will lead them to a deep run in the tournament.
England's next match against Switzerland in the quarter-finals is expected to be their toughest challenge yet. After struggling to secure a 1-0 victory against Serbia and failing to beat Denmark and Slovenia in the group stage, they needed a late comeback to defeat Slovakia in the round of 16.
Neville admits that it is hard to make sense of England's performance so far, but he believes that something is happening within the team. A last-minute wonder goal by Jude Bellingham changed the dynamic and gave them the momentum to push through to the next round.
However, the former defender acknowledges that Switzerland is a tough opponent and a much better side than any team England has faced so far. With experienced players from top leagues in their lineup, they have a clear system that everyone buys into.
Neville's head tells him that performance matters and eventually, a team with no creativity will run out of luck in a tournament. He points out that England has not been playing their best football, lacking any clear patterns on the pitch and being passive both in their gameplay and substitutions.
But despite his rational thoughts, Neville's heart is over-riding his head. He believes that the recent win over Slovakia could be a turning point for the team and that they still have one of the best squads in the tournament. With the potential to make it to the semi-finals and even further, Neville sees England's fate as one of destiny.
Meanwhile, the quarter-finals will also feature two highly-anticipated matches between Germany and Spain, as well as France and Portugal. As the excitement continues to build, fans can stay up-to-date with all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis through Manchester United's newsletter.
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