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Euro 2024: Southgate under pressure to twist as England face in-form Swiss

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England coach Gareth Southgate (center) issues instructions to his player during a past match.[AFP]

Saved by a dramatic late fightback to beat Slovakia, Gareth Southgate will take charge of England for the 100th time in today's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland under pressure to tear up his tactical plan.

The Three Lions have stumbled their way through to the last eight, winning just one of their four games within 90 minutes, and a star-studded squad who thrive when playing for their clubs has so far failed to deliver.

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