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?
9. CAM: Phil Foden
He has been underwhelming in a left-wing role so far, so we believe Southgate will adapt the formation and his position in order to play him more central behind the striker. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. CAM: Jude Bellingham
England's star man, he will sit alongside Foden as a second number ten. The Three Lions will be hoping he doesn't need to drag them out of trouble in the 95th minute again though... | Martin Rickett Photo: Martin Rickett
11. CF: Harry Kane
The Bayern Munich man is England's captain and has two goals already at the tournament despite some underwhelming displays. He will start. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images