July 1st 2024.
As the Euro 2024 tournament heats up, England has their sights set on securing a spot in the semi-finals. This weekend, they will face off against Switzerland in a highly anticipated quarter-final match. The Three Lions are coming off of a tense victory against Slovakia in the round of 16, thanks to some last-minute heroics from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
Despite a less-than-impressive performance in the group stage, England managed to get the job done and advance to the knockout round. But there are still concerns surrounding their playing style. On the other hand, Switzerland has been on a roll, knocking out defending champions Italy with an impressive 2-0 win. Both teams are now on the more favorable side of the knockout draw and have a real chance of making it to the final in Berlin with a victory.
For those wondering, the England vs Switzerland match will take place on Saturday, July 6 at 5pm. Fans can catch all the action live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 4pm. The match will also be available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
Gareth Southgate will have to make at least one change to his starting lineup, as Marc Guehi is suspended after picking up his second booking of the tournament against Slovakia. Options such as Ezri Konsa, Joe Gomez, and Lewis Dunk are available to fill in for him at the back. Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo, who had an impressive performance off the bench, will hope to keep his spot in the starting XI, with Cole Palmer also vying for a chance to shine.
In their previous 27 meetings, England has emerged victorious against Switzerland 19 times. The Swiss have only managed three wins, with the last one dating back to 1981. According to Betfair, the odds are in England's favor, with a 1/1 chance of winning in regular time, an 8/1 chance of winning in extra time, and a 15/2 chance of winning on penalties. However, Switzerland shouldn't be counted out, as they have a 5/2 chance of pulling off an upset in regular time, a 13/1 chance in extra time, and an 8/1 chance on penalties. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell.
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