England’s journey in Euro 2024 has been impressive so far, with Gareth Southgate’s men remaining unbeaten. However, one area of concern for the team has been their lack of cutting edge in attack. Despite this, they have conceded just one goal during the group stage, dispelling any worries about their defense in the absence of regular center-half Harry Maguire.
Having secured their spot in the knockout stages by winning Group C, England is set to face Slovakia in the last-16. If they emerge victorious in this match, they will move on to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Switzerland advanced to this stage after comfortably defeating Italy 2-0. The quarter-final match between England and Switzerland is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 6 at Dusseldorf’s Merkur Spiel-Arena, with kick-off at 5pm BST.
It is important to note that England’s path to the final is not an easy one. Should they progress past Switzerland, they will face the winners of the quarter-final match between Portugal/Slovenia and France/Belgium. This potential clash with some of the tournament favorites adds an extra layer of difficulty for England.
The overall schedule of Euro 2024 provides an exciting lineup of matches. The round of 16 includes enticing fixtures such as England vs Slovakia and Spain vs Georgia. The quarter-finals will feature matches between Spain/Georgia and Germany, as well as Portugal/Slovenia and France/Belgium.
Looking ahead, the semi-finals will take place in Munich and Dortmund, with the winners of the respective quarter-final matches facing off. Finally, the much-anticipated final will be held in Berlin on July 14th at 8pm BST.
England’s quest for their first major tournament victory in 58 years is not an easy one. They will need to find their attacking prowess while maintaining their solid defensive performance. The potential match against Switzerland in the quarter-finals will be a crucial test for Gareth Southgate’s side. However, with the talent and determination within the squad, England has the opportunity to make history and bring home the trophy.