England vs Switzerland - as it happened: Marcus Rashford strike sees Three Lions return to winning ways
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England will be looking to bounce back following a reality check that saw them succumb to a 2-1 home defeat to Spain in their opening game of the inaugural Nations League campaign.
Despite receiving a jubilant homecoming from a packed out Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, Gareth Southgate’s men were left to rue a string of missed chances after they were taught a footballing lesson of game management by a confident and clinical Spanish side.
England’s opponents for the night are an in-form Switzerland, who fared a lot better in their opening Nations League game after thrashing Iceland 6-0 on Saturday evening. They will be looking to inflict further misery on Southgate’s men when they meet on Tuesday night.
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What time does it start?
England vs Switzerland will kick off at 8:00pm (BST)
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Show all 22Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event with coverage starting from 7:00pm.
It’s a big game for…
Harry Maguire: Fresh off signing a new extended contract to 2023 with Leicester City, Maguire will be looking to make an impression in front of a home crowd for whom he has now committed his long-term future.
Maguire was subject of interest from Manchester United during the summer and, following the big defenders’ impressive performances during England’s fantastic World Cup campaign, he seemed set for a move to Old Trafford.
However, the Sheffield born centre-back chose to repay the belief shown in him by the club that gave him the opportunity to play at the highest level and, assuming he features, will look to improve on his defensive performance from the defeat on Saturday in front of the Leicester faithful.
Best stat…
From 1948 onwards, England have lost only once to Switzerland in 21 meetings, thus suggesting that a Swiss victory would be a major upset.
Remember when…
In England’s last meeting with the Swiss, Wayne Rooney scored from the penalty spot to become England’s all-time top scorer surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton.
Player to watch…
Xherdan Shaqiri: Despite being limited to sub appearances only this season, Xherdan Shaqiri is still Switzerland’s most dangerous player, having played a vital role in the demolition of the Icelanders on Saturday evening.
Scoring one goal and assisting two on the night, Shaqiri’s potential threat to England should come as no surprise for regular viewers of the Premier League who have seen how devastating the little Swiss can be on his day.
Not only tricky with the ball at his feet, the winger possesses a wand of a left foot that can be extremely successful on set pieces and outside of the box with the spectacular almost a regular feature of the player’s performances.
Past three-meetings…
England 2 Switzerland 0, European Championship Qualifier, September 8 2015
Switzerland 0 England 2, European Championship Qualifier, September 8 2014
England 2 Switzerland 2, European Championship Qualifier, June 4th 2011
Form guide…
England: LDWLLL
Switzerland: WDWDLW
Odds…
England to win: 17/20
Switzerland to win: 23/10
Draw: 15/4
England 1-0 Switzerland
All change!
Coming on for England is: Jesse Lingard, Harry Kane, John Stones. Loftus-Cheek, Tarkowski and Danny Welbeck make way.
Welbeck looks a little disappointed to be coming off but Gareth Southgate has a word and all seems well.
England 1-0 Switzerland
64: Switzerland almost get themselves back into the lead but for a brilliant block by Stones. Shaqiri gets the ball on the edge of the box from a cross and has the goal at his mercy, but Stones gets across to block his effort just in time.
England 1-0 Switzerland
67: John Stones comes back onto the pitch after a short spell of treatment following a clash of heads. The game has slowed down and slipped away from England since they scored, might be a test now to see if they can regain control and maybe extend their lead.
England 1-0 Switzerland
68: At risk of the game getting a bit of flow, Jordan Henderson comes on for Fabian Delph. You sense that this game will struggled to get into a serious rhythm now.
England 1-0 Switzerland
69: Rashford drives forward and lays the ball to the left to Rose. He pulls the ball back to Dier, who leans back and blasts the ball well over.
England 1-0 Switzerland
72: England are beginning to move the ball really nicely now, not Spain or Barcelona nicely, but it's decent. The players that came on have certainly made a positive impact and Switzerland are struggling to get up the pitch.
England 1-0 Switzerland
Marcus Rashford is easily England's best player on the pitch, Rose is a close second.
England 1-0 Switzerland
Here comes the Leicester man, Ben Chilwell is making his full England debut, he comes on Rose to very loud cheers. Kieran Trippier comes on for Alexander-Arnold, to less ovation, mind.
England 1-0 Switzerland
He's back! Even though it's a friendly, Ross Kemp certainly enjoyed that one
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