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Revealed: Gareth Southgate considering seismic tactical shift as England prepare for Switzerland Euro 2024 showdown

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The Three Lions boss <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/livid-england-fans-call-gareth-southgate-prosecuted-pathetic-first-half-showing-slovakia-gary-neville-blows-illegal/blt5b15a888bc6cfa02" target="_blank">has been criticised for his team's underwhelming performances</a> throughout the tournament in Germany, despite guiding them to the last eight. However, <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/england-switzerland-team-news-euro-2024-gareth-southgate-luke-shaw-ezri-konsa-scbq23qqc" target="_blank">The Times</a> reports he is exploring a new system in his team's preparations for the clash against a Swiss side that eliminated Italy in the previous round.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The report claims the England manager is exploring the idea of setting his team up with a three-man defence for their next match. With central defender <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/how-england-replace-marc-guehi-defence-gareth-southgate-switzerland-euro-2024/bltd37627e47815e8bd" target="_blank">Marc Guehi ruled out with a yellow card suspension</a>, Southgate could opt to line up with John Stones, Kyle Walker and Ezri Konsa in the backline. However, it remains to be seen if England will adopt a new formation or stick with the 4-2-3-1 system they have used so far.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Southgate switched to a back three in extra-time in England's last-16 win against Slovakia on Sunday. England trailed 1-0 for most of the game before Jude Bellingham's stoppage-time equaliser forced extra-time, where Harry Kane's early goal sealed a 2-1 victory.

DID YOU KNOW?

Southgate will consider his options over the coming days before his team come up against Switzerland in Dusseldorf on Saturday. The winner of the clash will go on to face either Netherlands or Turkey in the semi-finals.

WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

Revealed: Gareth Southgate considering seismic tactical shift as England prepare for Switzerland Euro 2024 showdown | Goal.com Malaysia

Gareth Southgate is considering making a significant change to England&apos;s tactical set-up for their Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.