England v Switzerland LIVE: Score updates as Three Lions head for extra-time after Saka goal in Euro 2024 quarter-final



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England have the chance to make the last four of Euro 2024 as they take on Switzerland in the quarter-finals tonight in Dusseldorf.

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Gareth Southgate’s side squeezed past a defiant Slovakia team last week, coming from behind to eventually win 2-1 courtesy of a dramatic 95th-minute equaliser from Jude Bellingham and an extra-time winner from Harry Kane.

And the Three Lions will need to perform far more convincingly if they are to beat a spirited Switzerland side in the last eight. The Swiss dismantled Italy in their last-16 tie, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas.

With plenty of threat provided by a Swiss supporting cast that includes Dan Ndoye and Breel Embolo, England know they will need to improve, as Southgate makes tactical changes, cohesive attacking play and decisive moments in order to book their place in the semi-finals.

Follow all the news and build-up to England v Switzerland with our live blog below:

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England 1-1 Switzerland

88 mins: There’s a nervous energy settling on the game. One error or piece of brilliance could be the defining factor in this quarter-final.

England move the ball nicely around the Swiss box before Saka’s cross is too heavy and goes out for a throw in.

Mike Jones6 July 2024 18:43

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England 1-1 Switzerland

86 mins: Luke Shaw leaps to defend a Swiss cross and manages to get the ball to Cole Palmer. He looks to counter but gets dragged back by Silvan Widmer who takes a yellow card.

Mike Jones6 July 2024 18:41

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England 1-1 Switzerland

83 mins: England should be buoyed now. The momentum and mood is swinging again. Rice sends it back out to Saka who comes inside again but flicks a cross to Kane this time.

Kane chests it down then shoots on the turn but his shot is blocked.

Mike Jones6 July 2024 18:39

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GOAL! England 1-1 Switzerland (Saka, 80’)⚽️

Bukayo Saka, England’s best player today, receives the ball on the right wing. He comes forward, cuts inside and drills a fine effort at the goal.

The ball hits the inside of the far post and finishes in the back of the net. Great goal!

Mike Jones6 July 2024 18:37

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England 0-1 Switzerland

79 mins: England are in the last chance saloon once again. The substitutions must bring more intensity and spark to the Three Lions who only have 10 minutes or so to salvage their campaign – again.

Mike Jones6 July 2024 18:36

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England 0-1 Switzerland

78 mins: Way too late, Gareth Southgate finally decides to switch it up. The Swiss fans are in full voice and their players are responding.

Cole Palmer, Luke Shaw and Eberechi Eze all come on with Kieran Trippier, Ezri Konsa and Kobbie Mainoo all replaced.

Mike Jones6 July 2024 18:34

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GOAL! England 0-1 Switzerland (Embolo, 75’)⚽️

75 mins: There’s the breakthrough!

Fabian Schar sends the ball into the box where Dan Ndoye laces a pass into the six yard area. John Stones gets a little touch to the ball and it bobbles into the path of Breel Embolo.

He manages to squeeze ahead of Kyle Walker and tip the ball home.

Switzerland take the lead!

Mike Jones6 July 2024 18:31

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England 0-0 Switzerland

72 mins: Switzerland have almost stealthily pushed England deeper and deeper. They’re now the ones in control of this game and Dan Ndoye in particular looks keen to scurry his way into the penalty area.

England need to stay switched on.

Mike Jones6 July 2024 18:28

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England 0-0 Switzerland

69 mins: For most of this match Switzerland have shown England a lot of respect. That seems to be changing with the Swiss pushing up the pitch and not allowing the likes of Mainoo and Rice time on the ball.

An aerial pass comes up towards Kane who spins around Akanji but catches the defender and picks up a yellow card.

Mike Jones6 July 2024 18:24

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England 0-0 Switzerland

66 mins: A positive sign from that period of play was that England didn’t panic. They defended strongly and limited the spaces for Switzerland to play in.

When England get the ball again Phil Foden drifts out to the left and makes an overlapping run for Kieran Trippier. He sends him the ball and Foden’s cross comes to Jude Bellingham who turns the ball out for a goal kick.

Mike Jones6 July 2024 18:21



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