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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.
Jordan Pickford prepared to be put on the spot again in a shoot-out
Jordan Pickford insists he would be ready to recreate his Nations League penalty heroics when England face Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
The game in Dusseldorf is a repeat of the third-place play-off of the inaugural Nations League tournament in 2019.
After a 0-0 draw, England would secure third spot with a 6-5 shoot-out victory, with goalkeeper Pickford scoring the fifth spot-kick before saving Josip Drmic’s effort and sealing the win.
Jordan Pickford’s prepared to be put on the spot again in a shoot-out
The goalkeeper hit the net for England against Switzerland in the Nations League in 2019.
Gareth Southgate says England have found their Paul Gascoigne moment at Euro 2024
Gareth Southgate believes Jude Bellingham’s goal against Slovakia can be a spark for England’s tournament, like Paul Gascoigne’s goal against Scotland at Euro 96, as he made a point of stating the legend of that tournament and the 1990 World Cup has made people forget performances were initially poor.
While Southgate accepted that his team have “got to be better”, he feels that the 95th-minute equaliser to eventually eliminate Slovakia showed a “togetherness” and “spirit” essential to any tournament. The manager also believes it will “give the whole group belief”, just like Gascoigne in 1996. Southgate feels that will be essential against an “excellent” Switzerland team in the Euro 2024 quarter-final.
Gareth Southgate says England have found their Paul Gascoigne moment at Euro 2024
The manager suggested that fans often forget how poor England were en route to semi-finals at the 1990 World Cup and Euro 96
England’s route to the final: Possible opponents in the Euro 2024 knockout stages
The quarter-finals are set and England know they’ll be facing Switzerland in the last-eight - but what about beyond that, if they dare to look?
Here’s the rest of the Three Lions’ route to the final in Berlin and who they might face along the way.
What is England’s route to the final of Euro 2024?
Should England miraculously transform into a tournament threat at these Euros, their path to the final in Berlin is at least inviting
John Stones urges England to ‘take the handbrake off’ after reaching last eight
John Stones insists England are ready to take the handbrake off after their “fight and desire” saw them come from behind to dramatically beat Slovakia in extra-time and reach the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
John Stones urges England to ‘take the handbrake off’ after reaching last eight
England laboured at times but ultimately got the job done and now Stones believes the team can now play with more freedom in Germany.
Full England squad train ahead of quarter-final
England‘s full squad trained on Wednesday as they stepped up preparations for Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
Gareth Southgate’s group had a day off on Tuesday as they enjoyed some rest and recovery following the 2-1 extra-time last-16 triumph against Slovakia.
England returned to training on Wednesday lunchtime, with all 26 players taking part at their Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land base.
Luke Shaw took part in the session as he looks to feature for the first time for either club or country since mid-February.
Ivan Toney hopes England can ‘kick on’ after narrowly avoiding Euro 2024 exit
Ivan Toney was “annoyed” to be brought on so late against Slovakia but pledged to be ready whenever called upon as England look to “kick on” from their Euro 2024 near miss.
Gareth Southgate’s side were moments away from an embarrassing exit akin to the defeat to Iceland eight years earlier as stoppage time ebbed away on Sunday evening.
Toney made his frustration known as the England manager brought him on for his major tournament debut four minutes into added time in Gelsenkirchen, but the late move worked out.
Ivan Toney hopes England can ‘kick on’ after narrowly avoiding Euro 2024 exit
Gareth Southgate’s side were moments away from an embarrassing exit akin to the defeat to Iceland eight years earlier against Slovakia on Sunday.
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.”
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:
Tell us how you would you fix England’s Euros team
Have your say on the starting line-up against Switzerland, Gareth Southgate’s tactics and what needs to change for England to progress to the final
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.
Turkey match-winner Merih Demiral investigated by Uefa for alleged extremist salute
Centre-back Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s win over Austria in the Round of 16
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.
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