July 6th 2024.
Today, England's head coach Gareth Southgate is eagerly anticipating the chance to keep their dream alive. The fans were thrilled at the possibility of a Euro 2024 quarter-final showdown with Switzerland even before the start of this year's tournament. However, it's clear that Germany has been the team to beat, playing exceptional football.
The Three Lions, who are determined to win their first major trophy in 58 years, have had a rocky performance so far. They were on the brink of elimination in the round of 16, but a stunning bicycle kick by Jude Bellingham saved them and forced extra time against Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen. Captain Harry Kane then scored the winning goal, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. However, Southgate is well aware that his players cannot afford to make any more mistakes.
The England boss faces several challenges in selecting his team, including the fitness of Luke Shaw and the absence of Marc Guehi, who is suspended for one game after receiving a second yellow card in the previous match. As a result, it is expected that Southgate will change the formation and opt for a back-three, with Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa joining John Stones and Kyle Walker. This will also mean that Kieran Trippier will play in his usual role as right wing-back, while Bukayo Saka is likely to start on the left.
Their opponents, Switzerland, have been one of the surprise teams of the tournament so far. They finished the group stage undefeated and even knocked out the defending champions, Italy, in the round of 16. The runners-up of Group A are optimistic that their star midfielder Granit Xhaka will recover from a muscle injury in time to play in Dusseldorf.
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