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Gareth Southgate is expected to make some radical changes to his England line-up for tomorrow’s quarter-final showdown with Switzerland. A place in the last four will await the Three Lions if they can get the job done, with the Netherlands or Turkey their potential opponents.
It has been widely reported that Southgate will switch to a back three, with Ezri Konsa set to partner Kyle Walker and John Stones in defence. Marc Guehi would usually feature but is suspended for one game following his yellow card against Slovakia last time out.
The quarter-finals will begin this evening after a two-day break, with hosts Germany set to face Spain in a blockbuster clash in Stuttgart. The other match will see Cristiano Ronaldo go head-to-head with Kylian Mbappe as Portugal take on France.
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24 mins ago19: 15 Alex Turk
HALF-TIME! Spain 1-1 GermanyIt remains 1-1 between Spain and Germany at half-time in extra-time.
Florian Wirtz went closest at the death as his first-time finish from another pullback sailed narrowly past the post.
We’re 15 minutes away from a potential penalty shoot-out!
40 mins ago18: 59 Alex Turk
EXTRA-TIME! Spain 1-1 GermanyExtra-time is coming up shortly…
Florian Wirtz’s late equaliser cancelled out Dani Olmo’s opener.
Waldermar Anton is about to replace Kai Havertz for Germany.
49 mins ago18: 50 Alex Turk
GOAL! Spain 1-1 Germany (Wirtz, 89′)GERMANY ARE STILL IN THIS!
Julian Nagelsmann’s side have been knocking on the door since Spain’s opener, and they’ve got their reward!
An out-swinging cross meets the head of Joshua Kimmich, who directs the ball back across goal for Florian Wirtz to smash home an equaliser.
Are we heading to extra-time in Stuttgart?
1 hour ago18: 19 Alex Turk
Pedri ruled out of Euro 2024The Spanish Football Federation have confirmed that Pedri will play no further role at Euro 2024 after suffering an internal lateral sprain to his left knee.
Pedri was forced off in the opening stages of Spain’s quarter-final against Germany after a challenge from Toni Kroos.
1 hour ago18: 16 Alex Turk
GOAL! Spain 1-0 Germany (Olmo, 51′)Dani Olmo fires Spain into the lead!!!
Just six minutes into the second half, Lamine Yamal plays the ball across the box and an unmarked Olmo slots home from around 12 yards out.
Germany are in trouble. Spain have looked excellent again today.
Dani Olmo opens the scoring! (Image: GETTY)
1 hour ago18: 09 Alex Turk
SECOND HALF! Spain 0-0 GermanyWe’re back underway!
Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich have replaced Leroy Sane and Emre Can for Germany.
Nacho Fernandez is on for Robin Le Normand for Spain.
2 hours ago17: 47 Alex Turk
HALF-TIME! Spain 0-0 GermanySpain and Germany enter half-time in Stuttgart goalless.
It’s been a game of very few clear chances, but the quality on show is undisputed.
Should liven up after the break…
2 hours ago17: 14 Alex Turk
Pedri forced off earlySpain midfielder Pedri looks distraught as he’s forced off with an injury just eight minutes into the match.
Toni Kroos felled the Barcelona star with a late challenge but escaped a booking. Dani Olmo has replaced him.
Meanwhile, Antonio Rudiger has received a yellow card, which means he will miss the semi-final against France or Portugal if Germany get there.
3 hours ago16: 55 Alex Turk
KICK-OFF! Spain 0-0 GermanySpain vs Germany is underway in Stuttgart!
Will the host nation become the first to reach the semi-finals? Or can Spain continue their 100 per cent record to upset the locals?
4 hours ago15: 57 Alex Turk
TEAM NEWS! Spain vs GermanyTeam news is in from Stuttgart…
Spain XI: Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri, Ruiz; Yamal, Williams, Morata.
Germany XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Raum; Can, Kroos; Sane, Gundogan, Musiala; Havertz.
5 hours ago14: 55 Archie Griggs
ICYMI: Luke Shaw fit to face SwitzerlandLuke Shaw is yet to play a single minute at the Euros but could finally return to action this weekend.
According to The Telegraph, he has been taking part in full training and could be involved against Switzerland in tomorrow’s quarter-final showdown.
Gareth Southgate offered an encouraging update on Shaw’s fitness levels after leaving him as an unused substitute against Slovakia.
Asked if he would be available to face Switzerland, the England boss said: “Yeah, I think that he’s got a chance.
“I mean, we could have put him on, but he has done so little full team training that would been a huge risk.
“A bit more training and a little bit more evidence for us of the level he is at would be helpful.”
Luke Shaw is expected to be fit to play against Switzerland (Image: GETTY)
5 hours ago14: 12 Archie Griggs
Germany ace hits back at Harry Kane criticsGermany playmaker Jamal Musiala has insisted that Harry Kane is ‘one of the best’ despite the criticism aimed at the England skipper in recent weeks.
Musiala, who plays alongside Kane for Bayern Munich, said: “The last goal he scored was a typical striker’s goal. Not many players would have been in the position to score that goal.
“He’s there for those moments. He may not get many chances, but when he gets that one chance, he can decide the game for his team.
“We have all seen what he has done for us at Bayern this season. He is an important player, an incredible player, one of the best in the world.
“That’s why we have him at Bayern and that’s why he is one of the most important players for England.”
6 hours ago13: 18 Archie Griggs
Police make 21 arrests over illegal betting schemePolice in China have arrested 21 people on suspicion of being involved in an illegal betting scheme during the Euros.
The country’s Public Security Bureau have been cracking down on illegal gambling activities in recent months.
According to Chinese reports, police also confiscated bank cards and electronic devices allegedly used by the suspects for betting on football matches.
Gambling has generally been outlawed in mainland China, although state-run lotteries are permitted.
6 hours ago13: 10 Archie Griggs
Turkey star banned over controversial gestureTurkey defender Merih Demiral has been suspended by UEFA after making a controversial gesture while celebrating his side’s victory over Austria.
After the final whistle, he performed a ‘grey wolf’ hand signal which is widely associated with an ultranationalist movement in Turkey.
Demiral has been handed a two-match ban by UEFA, meaning he will not be able to play for his country in their quarter-final meeting with the Netherlands.
He is also expected to be given a five-figure fine.
Merih Demiral has been handed a two-match ban by UEFA (Image: GETTY)
8 hours ago11: 55 Archie Griggs
Jude Bellingham hit with UEFA suspensionJude Bellingham has been slapped with a one-match ban, which is suspended for 12 months, following his actions in the aftermath of his goal against Slovakia.
He has also been fined more than £25,000, while the FA have been hit with their own financial sanctions.
It follows the governing body being charged over two counts of fan behaviour in Gelsenkirchen after fans allegedly lit fireworks and caused crowd disturbances.
The fact Bellingham’s ban is suspended for one year means he will be free to play for England against Switzerland tomorrow.
9 hours ago10: 40 Archie Griggs
Kylian Mbappe sends message to Cristiano RonaldoKylian Mbappe says he is determined to send Cristiano Ronaldo packing in tonight’s quarter-final meeting between France and Portugal.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is unique, an icon, he is someone who has inspired an entire generation,” said Mbappe.
“It is an honour [to play against him]. Everyone knows about my admiration for Cristiano. His CV speaks for itself and there will never be another player like him.
“Respect to him, he remains a legend of the game, but I hope we win tomorrow and take a step closer to the final.”
10 hours ago09: 48 Archie Griggs
Spain boss considers drastic plan to stop GermanySpain boss Luis de la Fuente has joked that he is considering a drastic plan to stop Germany midfield maestro Toni Kroos.
“Kroos is world class, a footballer of a brutal level,” he said in yesterday’s press conference.
“Football doesn’t leave these players, they leave football. The confidence that he transmits has been very good for Germany.
“It is a pity that he wanted to leave football because I would love to continue watching him play.
“We had thought about tying Kroos’ feet, but I don’t know if UEFA will let me! We know what Kroos is like.
“We’ll try to make sure he doesn’t have a chance to receive easily and limit his passing options. We’ll appeal to UEFA to see if they’ll let us tie him down!”
Luis de la Fuente has identified Toni Kroos as Germany’s danger man (Image: GETTY)
11 hours ago08: 48 Archie Griggs
Conor Gallagher opens up on half-time subConor Gallagher has admitted that he felt the pain of being substituted at half-time during England’s narrow victory over Slovakia last weekend.
Speaking in yesterday’s press conference, he said: “Obviously, it is not nice and you want to play as much as possible.
“Getting an opportunity to start a game for England at a major tournament is incredible and I was really excited.
“But it was a really difficult game, I don’t think we were playing particularly great. We weren’t really creating any chances.
“I understand the manager wanted to change a couple of things tactically and bringing on Kobbie [Mainoo] to come a little deeper and pick up the ball, completely understandable.
“What is great about the manager is that he came and told me before he told the team so I knew and it was fine.”
12 hours ago08: 05 Archie Griggs
Rio Ferdinand threatens to leave EurosRio Ferdinand has joked that he will ‘walk home’ from Germany if Kobbie Mainoo does not start for England tomorrow evening.
The 19-year-old started in last weekend’s victory over Slovakia and is expected to feature in midfield against Switzerland alongside Declan Rice.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Ferdinand wrote: “If Kobbie ain’t starting, I’m walking back from Germany! [He] has to…”
12 hours ago07: 36 Archie Griggs
Gareth Southgate taking ‘gigantic risk’Gareth Southgate is taking a ‘gigantic risk’ by switching to a back three for tomorrow’s game against Switzerland, according to Chris Sutton.
In his column for the Daily Mail, Sutton wrote: “Southgate may be confident that if we switch our system to counteract the Swiss, we can beat them man-for-man.
“While it’s fine to be flexible, I would still rather see us impose our style on Switzerland.
“Southgate has taken chances at these Euros which haven’t exactly gone to plan, first by taking the injured Luke Shaw, then by using Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield.
“After 99 games in charge, Southgate may need to nail Saturday’s set-up to avoid making it 100 and out. For me, sticking with a back four is the best way.”
Gareth Southgate is expected to switch to a back three against Switzerland (Image: GETTY)
12 hours ago07: 32 Archie Griggs
Good morningHello and welcome to Express Sport’s rolling coverage of the latest Euro 2024 news.
The quarter-finals will begin this evening, with hosts Germany facing Spain before Portugal take on France.
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