England Euro 2024 LIVE: Latest news and updates with Gareth Southgate set to manage Three Lions for 100th time

Follow all the latest news and updates after Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane spared England’s blushes in the last-16 win over Slovakia

England fans go wild as Harry Kane puts Three Lions into lead against Slovakia at Euro 2024

Only eight nations remain at Euro 2024 and, somehow, England are still one of them.

A date with Switzerland awaits Gareth Southgate’s side now after struggling through the group stage and mounting the very latest of late escapes in the last-16 against Slovakia, with an injury-time equaliser sending the tie to extra-time, where a goal from Harry Kane sealed their progress.

Jude Bellingham scored the spectacular 96th-minute strike to keep England in the game - and the tourmament - but ensuing celebrations left some offended. “An inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game. Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight,” he suggested - but that didn’t stop Uefa opening an investigation over potential indecent conduct, which could yet see him face a ban.

There remains much for Southgate to solve though, including a defensive riddle with Kieran Trippier a doubt and Marc Guehi suspended - and the rest of the team not playing well either.

Follow all the latest news updates and reaction ahead of England’s last-eight fixture below.

England Euro 2024 latest

• Jude Bellingham faces possible ban over lewd gesture in celebration
• England to take on Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals
• Gareth Southgate reaches milestone match in last-eight clash

[3 July 2024 18:45 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Switzerland boss empathises with Gareth Southgate amid criticism

England have much to prove after a string of below-par performances that have left fans questioning whether they are capable of the turnaround needed to counter a confident and organised Swiss side.

Switzerland counterpart Murat Yakin was in Gareth Southgate‘s shoes last year when he was criticised over his tactics and poor performances during qualification, where the Swiss scraped through from one of the easiest groups after leaking several late goals against weaker opponents.

His fortunes have changed at Euro 2024, however, with Yakin praised at home for astute modifications to his tactics and team selection, while maintaining a solid defence and attacking focus.

He said he empathised with Southgate over the pressure he was under.

“Of course, when you have big players and can choose from many players and leave at home some good players and you don’t get a result, in UK you have these problems,” he said.

“I know this myself from last year a little bit, just focus on the football game, not what we read in the newspapers, that’s the only thing we can do as a coach.”

Murat Yakin played 49 times for Switzerland (PA Wire)

[3 July 2024 18:30 · The Independent]

How would you fix England’s Euros team? Join The Independent Debate and share your starting XI and tactics

England are set to face Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after Jude Bellingham dramatically saved Gareth Southgate’s team with an overhead kick against Slovakia in the last-16.

England were on the brink of a major upset, leading for much of the game after Ivan Schranz’s early goal.

Southgate’s position was in jeopardy, but his decision to stick with his core players paid off as they transformed a potential defeat into a crucial victory, keeping England’s dreams alive.

But pundits were less than impressed with England’s performance, with boos frequently echoing across the stadium. And while others called for revolution at half-time, Southgate sent the same side out again – much to the disappointment of commentators and fans alike.

Join the debate on what the team should be:

[3 July 2024 18:15 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Turkey match-winner Merih Demiral investigated by Uefa for alleged extremist salute

European soccer’s governing body Uefa opened an investigation on Wednesday into a “wolf salute” goal celebration by Turkey centre-back Merih Demiral that Germany condemned as racist due to its far right associations.

The 26-year-old defender raised both hands and made the gesture with his fingers after his second goal in Turkey‘s stunning 2-1 win over Austria in the last-16 of Euro 2024.

[3 July 2024 18:00 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final to be shown on the BBC

After ITV provided coverage of their Round of 16 drama, England return to the national broadcaster for their quarter-final against Switzerland.

This game will be broadcast live on BBC One, with coverage from 4pm BST, and can be streamed via the iPlayer and BBC Sport website. You can find a full list of which channel is showing each match here.

Gary Lineker is presenting the BBC’s Euro 2024 coverage this summer (Getty Images)

[3 July 2024 17:45 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Euro 2024’s true dark horses step into the light as Turkey stun Austria to reach quarter-finals

Could this be a tournament for a dark horse? Richard Jolly was in Leipzig last night to watch Turkey survive a wet and wild encounter with Austria:

[3 July 2024 17:30 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Euro 2024 power rankings: Rating all eight nations ahead of the quarter-finals

England are into the last eight, with a strange array of sides joining them in the quarter-finals. Lawrence Ostlere assesses the remaining contenders ahead of what should be a fun weekend:

[3 July 2024 17:15 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

England squad enjoy rest day after ’emotional rollercoaster’ of Slovakia win

Jude Bellingham and his England team-mates enjoyed a much-needed rest day at Euro 2024 following the “emotional rollercoaster” victory over Slovakia on Sunday.

The Real Madrid midfielder spoke of the mixture of feelings after his last-gasp overhead kick took the last-16 meeting into extra-time before Harry Kane headed home to seal a quarter-final against Switzerland.

With the tie taking place in Dusseldorf on Saturday, manager Gareth Southgate gave his players and staff the day off on Tuesday after he admitted a number of his team were tired following the Slovakia game.

[3 July 2024 17:00 · The Independent]

Pints fly through air as England fans celebrate late Jude Bellingham equaliser

[3 July 2024 16:45 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Jude Bellingham hits back at ‘rubbish’ being spoken about England team

Jude Bellingham said he was hitting back at the “rubbish” being spoken as he rescued England’s Euro 2024 campaign with a stunning last-gasp overhead kick equaliser against Slovakia.

The Real Madrid man had struggled to make an impression on the last-16 tie in Gelsenkirchen as England looked set to be heading home before his moment of inspiration, with Harry Kane then heading home in extra time to secure a 2-1 win.

Gareth Southgate’s side will now meet Switzerland in Dusseldorf on Saturday as England look to end a 58-year wait for a major men’s trophy.

[3 July 2024 16:30 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Kobbie Mainoo: The ‘humble and respectful’ teenager at home on the biggest stage

Gareth Southgate may well mull changes for the quarter-final against Switzerland, but Kobbie Mainoo could keep his place after impressing following his elevation to the starting side against Slovakia. Here’s a little bit more about the Manchester United midfielder: