Gareth Southgate has made a significant tactical adjustment for England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland, opting to start Kieran Trippier over Trent Alexander-Arnold at right wing-back.
Despite England’s inconsistent performances in the tournament, they aim to build on their dramatic victory against Slovakia, which was secured by Jude Bellingham’s late bicycle kick.
To counter Switzerland’s strong lineup, Southgate has shifted to a formation featuring three central defenders: John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Ezri Konsa, with Marc Guehi suspended.
Bukayo Saka will play as a left wing-back, while Trippier takes the right wing-back spot instead of Alexander-Arnold, who many thought would start due to his attacking prowess.
In midfield, the pairing of Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo will continue, hoping to control the game’s tempo. Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are set to support Harry Kane, who, despite scoring twice in four games, will be looking to elevate his overall performance.
England XI to face Switzerland (3-4-2-1): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Konsa; Trippier, Rice, Mainoo, Saka; Bellingham, Foden; Kane.
