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Gareth Southgate facing selection dilemma as Luke Shaw is declared fit for England’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland

Shaw, who has not featured in any matches since February due to a hamstring injury, was included in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-s-euro-2024-saviour-has-arrived-but-can-luke-shaw-really-be-gareth-southgate-s-game-changer/blt578fdad0412fa4dd" target="_blank">Southgate's Euro squad</a> despite not being fully fit. However, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13602061/Luke-Shaw-FIT-England-Euro-2024-quarter-final-against-Switzerland-Gareth-Southgate-Man-United.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail,</a> the Manchester United defender is now ready to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-handed-boost-luke-shaw-confirms-return-last-16-tie-slovakia-euro-2024/blt377dbd09d4e00e62" target="_blank">make his debut in the European Championship</a> - but questions remain about his ability to start given his extended absence from competitive football.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Southgate had originally planned to reintroduce Shaw gradually, bringing him off the bench, but the urgency of the knockout stage might necessitate a different approach. England's performances in the tournament have been inconsistent, and Southgate is under pressure to make tactical adjustments. Shaw's ability to play as a left-wing back or even as a centre-back, a role he has occasionally filled at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag, offers Southgate valuable flexibility against the Swiss.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Southgate is reportedly contemplating a shift to a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-gareth-southgate-plans-new-roles-phil-foden-jude-bellingham/blt04b6577122a8f660" target="_blank">three-at-the-back system</a>, moving away from the four-man defence that has been used in the tournament so far. This tactical switch could better utilize Shaw's strengths and provide more defensive solidity. In the event of a system change, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gareth-southgate-blunt-warning-bukayo-saka-england-switzerland-main-target-euro-2024/bltc23c446918e602ee" target="_blank">Bukayo Saka is another option Southgate might consider </a>for the wing-back position. Saka has been playing on the right wing but could adapt to a deeper role. Other potential wing-back candidates include Trent Alexander-Arnold, who started the tournament in central midfield, and Kieran Trippier.

DID YOU KNOW?

England's narrow 2-1 extra-time victory over Slovakia highlighted areas that need improvement, and Southgate must find solutions quickly. Defensive solidity, effective midfield control, and clinical finishing are areas where England need to improve. However, Shaw's return to fitness is a significant boost as his defensive capabilities, combined with his ability to contribute offensively, make him a key asset. Nonetheless, Southgate must carefully manage his workload to avoid a recurrence of his injury.

WHAT NEXT?

Gareth Southgate facing selection dilemma as Luke Shaw is declared fit for England’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland | Goal.com South Africa

Gareth Southgate is facing a selection dilemma ahead of England&apos;s quarter-final clash against Switzerland as Luke Shaw is declared fit.