GARETH SOUTHGATE will be forced into at least one change for England's Euro 2024 quarter-final. While impressive performances from substitutes against Slovkia last night could make him rethink the way he wants to set up against Switzerland . England advanced into the next round in dramatic fashion last night after Jude Bellingham 's acrobatic finish levelled the scores in the dying embers of added time.
Southgate tinkered with his system in extra time to force through a winning goal, playing two up top with both Ivan Toney and Harry Kane . And his gamble worked as Kane nodded home the crucial goal to make it 2-1 off the back of a Toney assist. There were also positive substitute cameos from Ezri Konsa , Eberechei Eze and Cole Palmer .
However, there were some blows to Southgate's plans too as suspensions, and potentially injuries, could hamper England's chances against the Swiss. Marc Guehi, arguably England's best player at the tournament so far, picked up his second yellow card in Germany and will subsequently miss the Switzerland clash through suspension. While Kieran Tripper limped off the Gelsenkirchen pitch in 66th minute, raising concerns over an injury.
Here's three ways that Southgate could chop and change his side for Saturday's quarter-final in order to adapt to the fallout from the win over Slokavia...
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