England’s Starting 11 to Face Switzerland Has Been ‘Leaked’…

Gareth Southgate has decided to switch to a back-three formation for England’s quarter-final clash with Switzerland. The 53-year-old has been reluctant to make wholesale changes at Euro 2024, citing the negative impact and disruption it could have on the squad.

Ten of the 26-player squad have started each of the four games in this tournament so far. However, Southgate’s hand has been forced following the suspension of Marc Guehi. Rather than sticking with the 4-2-3-1 formation like pundits such as Gary Neville have suggested, the Three Lions boss has instead opted to completely change his tactics, with England expected to undergo a radical makeover on Saturday evening.In a move harking back to the 2018 World Cup, Southgate has decided to return to a back-three with Kyle Walker moving over to the right-side of a defensive three. He will be joined by Manchester City teammate John Stones and Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, who will make his tournament debut in place of the suspended Guehi.