It’s crunch time for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions with England taking on Switzerland for a place in the semi-final of UEFA Euro 2024.
European Championship finalists at the last tournament, England will face an impressive Swiss outfit that swept aside reigning champions Italy at the last 16 stage and the stakes, let alone the anticipation, couldn’t be higher.
A 95th equaliser by Jude Bellingham followed by an extra-time winner from Harry Kane finally saw saw off the challenge of Slovakia, however, this Saturday’s quarter final in Düsseldorf will be a whole new challenge for England.
It will take much improved performance and the 11 players tasked with getting England past their biggest challenge yet could define the legacy of boss Gareth Southgate. Who will replace the suspended Marc Guehi for England? Will the formation remain unchanged, or will Luke Shaw return as England reverts to a back three with wings backs?
The Scotsman has predicted how we think England will line up, with plenty of talking points surrounding selection ahead of the game. Do you agree with our line up?
5. RWB: Kieran Trippier
Replaced near the end of the win against Slovakia by Trent Alexander-Arnold, the defender has started every game at the tournament. We think he will get the nod over the Liverpool man against the Swiss. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. LWB: Bukayo Saka
He adopted an unfamiliar left-back role in the latter stages of the extra time win over Slovakia and we believe that will result in him getting the nod over fit-again Luke Shaw at left-wing back. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. CM: Declan Rice
One of the first names on Southgate's team sheet, the Arsenal man will be tasked with driving England forward from midfield. | Bradley Collyer Photo: Bradley Collyer
8. CM: Kobbi Mainoo
Was arguably England's best player against Slovakia after being drafted into the midfield. Should start tomorrow and will sit alongside Rice in the centre of the park. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images