Dan the man
Switzerland have so far spread the goals across the team, with no player grabbing the spotlight as the standout star.
Dan Ndoye could provide a pivotal threat to England, though, after scoring his first international goal against Germany in the group stage.
The Bologna winger has started all four of Switzerland’s matches, showing his versatility by featuring in multiple positions across the attack.
Ndoye’s dribbling and ability to draw fouls will provide a threat to the England defence.
Hey Jude
Bellingham showed his star power to rescue England at the death against Slovakia.
The 21-year-old now has two goals and two man of the match awards from his four appearances at the tournament.
Fresh off the back of a stellar debut campaign with Real Madrid, the midfielder’s arrogance has been a breath of fresh air for the Three Lions.
Switzerland team news
Switzerland will welcome back Silvan Widmer from suspension after missing the win over Italy.
Granit Xhaka is a fitness concern after undergoing scans on a thigh injury, although he is expected to be fit enough to start.
Predicted line up: Sommer, Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez, Widmer, Aebischer, Freuler, Xhaka, Vargas, Ndoye, Embolo
England team news
Gareth Southgate will hand a first major tournament start to Ezri Konsa, with the Aston Villa man replacing the suspended Marc Guehi at the centre of defence.
The England gaffer is set to play a back three for the first time at Euro 2024.
Bukayo Saka will be deployed as a left-wing back, with Kieran Tripper on the opposite flank.
Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham are both set to start as No 10s behind captain Harry Kane.
Predicted line-up: Pickford, Walker, Stones, Konsa, Trippier, Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Foden, Bellingham, Kane
Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of England vs Switzerland!
England’s quest for Euro 2024 glory resumes this afternoon against Switzerland.
The two sides will meet in Dusseldorf for a place in the semi-finals.
Gareth Southgate’s side set up the clash by squeezing past Slovakia in the last 16 on Sunday.
Jude Bellingham’s stoppage time equaliser sent the match to extra-time, where Harry Kane headed in the winner.
Switzerland’s campaign has been a stark contrast to that of the Three Lions.
The Swiss have emerged as the tournament’s dark horses after dumping out defending champions Italy last time out.
However, England have not lost to Switzerland since 1981 and have won each of their last five meetings.
The two sides last faced off in March 2022, with England coming from behind to win their Wembley friendly 2-1.
Switzerland are bidding to reach a major tournament semi-final for the first time, having lost their previous four quarter-finals.
As for England, they have made the last eight at each of Southgate’s four tournaments in charge, winning two out of three so far.
