‘Streets ahead of us’ – England fans terrified of potential Euro 2024 final after seeing how good Switzerland are
ENGLAND fans are worried after seeing Switzerland cruise past Italy 2-0.
Should the Three Lions beat Slovakia, Gareth Southgate‘s side will face the Swiss in the quarter-finals.
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Despite three underwhelming displays in the group stage, England remain favourites to win in Gelsenkirchen tomorrow.
Meanwhile, the Swiss rolled on as they comfortably sent the holders Italy home via goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas.
In the group stage, they beat Hungary 3-1 before drawing with Germany and Scotland 1-1.
And their solid recent performances have left England fans concerned their road to Euro 2024 glory could end in the last eight.
One supporter said: “This Switzerland team easily beat England if they’re to get through btw.”
Another added: “Switzerland genuinely better England at this rate.”
A third panicked: “People keep saying England have an easy route to the final. Don’t fancy us much against this Switzerland side.”
More said: “England should be very worried about the prospect of playing this Switzerland side should we beat Slovakia tomorrow. Tactically they are streets ahead of us.”
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Even BBC pundit Micah Richards is concerned, admitting: “I was excited before but I’m not so confident now.
Gary Lineker added: “They will take some beating for sure.”
But Rio Ferdinand remains hopeful, saying: “If I was in that England squad now and this draw came out I would not be able to sleep with excitement.
“I would be respecting all the other teams but we have got the chance and the best chance to get to the final.”
Switzerland Euro 2024 guide
IN RECENT years, the Swiss national team have been as reliable as one of their watches.
They’ll always be at tournaments and always go out in the last 16 – with the exception of Euro 2020 when they stunned France to win on penalties and reach the quarter-finals.
MANAGER: Murat Yakin
Former Basel coach who had a brush with Jose Mourinho in 2013, beating Chelsea in the Champions League.
STAR MAN: Granit Xhaka
The Swiss captain makes everything tick and is coming off the best season of his career, winning the double at Bayer Leverkusen.
How Switzerland attack
Switzerland are comfortable playing out from the back and can launch quick attacking moves with a pass from defence.
They will then quickly get the ball wide or to the strikers’ feet before pushing multiple players forward to occupy space.
How Switzerland defend
Switzerland are versatile in the way they defend and comfortable hanging back in a low block.
But at times they will completely change their approach to press high and catch the opposition off-guard.
Read the full Switzerland Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags
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