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Gareth Southgate is expected to make some radical changes to his England line-up for tomorrow's quarter-final showdown with Switzerland. A place in the last four will await the Three Lions if they can get the job done, with the Netherlands or Turkey their potential opponents.
The quarter-finals will begin this evening after a two-day break, with hosts Germany set to face Spain in a blockbuster clash in Stuttgart. The other match will see Cristiano Ronaldo go head-to-head with Kylian Mbappe as Portugal take on France.
The Three Lions are among the favourites to win this summer's Euro 2024 tournament and you can get your hands on the brand new Nike home and away kits before the first whistle.
England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Luke Shaw is fit to start Saturday's quarter-final against Switzerland.
However, Southgate hinted that Kieran Trippier would retain his starting spot.
He said: "Kieran Trippier has also done a brilliant job for the team. His leadership, his communication, his talking [to those on the left] is phenomenal."
Shaw's return to fitness is an almighty boost, though, and he should at least feature off the bench.
The Spanish Football Federation have confirmed that Pedri will play no further role at Euro 2024 after suffering an internal lateral sprain to his left knee.
Pedri was forced off in the opening stages of Spain's quarter-final against Germany after a challenge from Toni Kroos.
Germany playmaker Jamal Musiala has insisted that Harry Kane is 'one of the best' despite the criticism aimed at the England skipper in recent weeks.
Musiala, who plays alongside Kane for Bayern Munich, said: "The last goal he scored was a typical striker's goal. Not many players would have been in the position to score that goal.
"He's there for those moments. He may not get many chances, but when he gets that one chance, he can decide the game for his team.
"We have all seen what he has done for us at Bayern this season. He is an important player, an incredible player, one of the best in the world.
"That's why we have him at Bayern and that's why he is one of the most important players for England."
Police make 21 arrests over illegal betting scheme
Police in China have arrested 21 people on suspicion of being involved in an illegal betting scheme during the Euros.
The country's Public Security Bureau have been cracking down on illegal gambling activities in recent months.
According to Chinese reports, police also confiscated bank cards and electronic devices allegedly used by the suspects for betting on football matches.
Gambling has generally been outlawed in mainland China, although state-run lotteries are permitted.
Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been suspended by UEFA after making a controversial gesture while celebrating his side's victory over Austria.
After the final whistle, he performed a 'grey wolf' hand signal which is widely associated with an ultranationalist movement in Turkey.
Demiral has been handed a two-match ban by UEFA, meaning he will not be able to play for his country in their quarter-final meeting with the Netherlands.
He is also expected to be given a five-figure fine.
Merih Demiral has been handed a two-match ban by UEFA (Image: GETTY)
Jude Bellingham has been slapped with a one-match ban, which is suspended for 12 months, following his actions in the aftermath of his goal against Slovakia.
He has also been fined more than £25,000, while the FA have been hit with their own financial sanctions.
It follows the governing body being charged over two counts of fan behaviour in Gelsenkirchen after fans allegedly lit fireworks and caused crowd disturbances.
The fact Bellingham's ban is suspended for one year means he will be free to play for England against Switzerland tomorrow.
Kylian Mbappe says he is determined to send Cristiano Ronaldo packing in tonight's quarter-final meeting between France and Portugal.
"Cristiano Ronaldo is unique, an icon, he is someone who has inspired an entire generation," said Mbappe.
"It is an honour [to play against him]. Everyone knows about my admiration for Cristiano. His CV speaks for itself and there will never be another player like him.
"Respect to him, he remains a legend of the game, but I hope we win tomorrow and take a step closer to the final."
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has joked that he is considering a drastic plan to stop Germany midfield maestro Toni Kroos.
"Kroos is world class, a footballer of a brutal level," he said in yesterday's press conference.
"Football doesn’t leave these players, they leave football. The confidence that he transmits has been very good for Germany.
"It is a pity that he wanted to leave football because I would love to continue watching him play.
"We had thought about tying Kroos’ feet, but I don’t know if UEFA will let me! We know what Kroos is like.
"We’ll try to make sure he doesn’t have a chance to receive easily and limit his passing options. We’ll appeal to UEFA to see if they’ll let us tie him down!"
Luis de la Fuente has identified Toni Kroos as Germany's danger man (Image: GETTY)
Conor Gallagher has admitted that he felt the pain of being substituted at half-time during England's narrow victory over Slovakia last weekend.
Speaking in yesterday's press conference, he said: "Obviously, it is not nice and you want to play as much as possible.
"Getting an opportunity to start a game for England at a major tournament is incredible and I was really excited.
"But it was a really difficult game, I don't think we were playing particularly great. We weren't really creating any chances.
"I understand the manager wanted to change a couple of things tactically and bringing on Kobbie [Mainoo] to come a little deeper and pick up the ball, completely understandable.
"What is great about the manager is that he came and told me before he told the team so I knew and it was fine."
Gareth Southgate is taking a 'gigantic risk' by switching to a back three for tomorrow's game against Switzerland, according to Chris Sutton.
In his column for the Daily Mail, Sutton wrote: "Southgate may be confident that if we switch our system to counteract the Swiss, we can beat them man-for-man.
"While it's fine to be flexible, I would still rather see us impose our style on Switzerland.
"Southgate has taken chances at these Euros which haven't exactly gone to plan, first by taking the injured Luke Shaw, then by using Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield.
"After 99 games in charge, Southgate may need to nail Saturday's set-up to avoid making it 100 and out. For me, sticking with a back four is the best way."
Gareth Southgate is expected to switch to a back three against Switzerland (Image: GETTY)
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