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It’s the eve of the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, and Gareth Southgate is reportedly planning on making a bold yet welcome change to his England side against Switzerland.
The Three Lions narrowly survived humiliation at the hands of Slovakia last week, and steps to ensure they aren’t in the same position again are being taken.
Southgate’s ‘leaked’ plans could impact Phil Foden, who has endured a miserable tournament in Germany after being named the Premier League’s Player of the Season.
And the Manchester City man has shown his true colours by airing his frustrations about not being able to produce his best form for England.
The quarter-finals kick-off with two mouth-watering ties on Friday, as Spain face Germany before France and Portugal clash.
If England can’t click before they meet Switzerland on Saturday, the winner of Euro 2024 will likely be among those four nations.
But if Southgate can get a tune out of his all-star squad, a favourable semi-final against the Netherlands or Turkiye awaits with victory over the Swiss.
Express Sport provides all the latest Euro 2024 LIVE updates from Germany…
22 mins ago11: 17 Alex Turk
Alan Shearer wants three England changesAlan Shearer has called on Gareth Southgate to make three changes to his England side in Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
He wants to see Ezri Konsa chosen as the defensive replacement for Marc Guehi, who will serve a one-match suspension.
Shearer is also keen for an attacking shake-up, demanding that both Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden be dropped.
The BBC pundit instead wants Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon to be given a chance on the wings.
Shearer’s XI: Pickford; Walker, Konsa, Stones, Trippier; Rice, Mainoo; Palmer, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.
1 hour ago10: 26 Alex Turk
Jude Bellingham unlikely to receive banEngland midfielder Jude Bellingham is reportedly unlikely to receive a ban for his gesture towards the Slovakia bench after Sunday’s 2-1 win in the last 16.
Bild report that Slovakia haven’t pushed for the 21-year-old to be hit with a suspension.
So he now looks set to receive nothing more than a five-figure fine for the use of the gesture.
If Bellingham does escape further punishment, he will be available for Saturday’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland.
2 hours ago09: 30 Alex Turk
Georgia receive hero’s welcomeGeorgia have been welcomed home by masses of supporters on the streets after their historic Euro 2024 campaign.
They reached the last 16 in their first-ever international tournament after beating Portugal 2-0 in the group stage.
A 4-1 defeat to Spain after they took the lead ended their run in Germany.
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Ronald Koeman makes Netherlands demandRonald Koeman has demanded that his Netherlands team maintain the levels they showed in their 3-0 win against Romania ahead of the quarter-finals.
The Dutchman insists his side won’t win Euro 2024 if they allow themselves to repeat their group-stage struggles.
On his expectations, he said: “The result is always the most important thing, but we are Dutch, and in Holland, we have to play well and offensively. We know that.
“The whole performance today was outstanding and that is what we need to do to continue in this tournament. This is the level, if we go down from this we won’t reach the final.”
Ronald Koeman has made a demand. (Image: GETTY)
4 hours ago07: 56 Alex Turk
Phil Foden shows true coloursPhil Foden has admitted he’s been left frustrated by his struggles at Euro 2024 so far.
The Premier League Player of the Season has had a disappointing tournament, but he has shown his true colours by maintaining a strong mentality.
“I’ve been a bit frustrated, I’m not going to lie,” Foden explained.
“I want to try and score, try and do better things for England and at times, it’s not worked out but it’s about keeping a good mentality.”
4 hours ago07: 44 Alex Turk
England plotting formation changeGareth Southgate is preparing to switch to a back three in England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
According to The Telegraph, England have been training in the new formation that will revert back to Southgate’s initial system as manager.
Ezri Konsa is thought to be first in line to replace the suspended Marc Guehi and could line up next to Kyle Walker and John Stones.
A back three could facilitate Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to the team.
4 hours ago07: 35 Alex Turk
Good morning!Just one more sleep until the Euro 2024 quarter-finals arrive!
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