England once again came from behind to beat Switzerland in the quarter final of Euro 2024.
The English team had come from behind to beat their last 16 opponent 2-1 but against Switzerland they needed penalties to do so
The game had ended 1-1 after extra time and in the penalty shootout England won 5-3
Jordan Pickford’s save from Manuel Akanji’s spot-kick proved decisive as England will meet the winner between Netherlands and Turkey in the Semi final
England had looked at risk of limping out of the tournament in normal time when Switzerland’s Breel Embolo stole ahead of Kyle Walker to poke in Dan Ndoye’s deflected cross from close range in the 75th minute.
But Saka, England’s most dangerous player in an unfamiliar right wing-back role, found a leveller shortly afterwards when he cut inside and curled an outstanding finish in off the post from outside the box.
Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney and Trent Alexander-Arnold converted their penalties unerringly with Pickford thwarting Akanji, Switzerland’s first taker, to clinch a 5-3 shootout win and set up a last-four showdown with either Netherlands or Turkey.
Euro 24: England Beat Switzerland On Penalties To Book Semi Final Ticket
