England met up with dark horses Switzerland in a close deadlock with England with The Three Lions only proceeding through on penalties.
The first half was packed with back and forth action with both teams having their chances at times. With both teams standing their ground the goalkeepers weren’t treated too much of a threat. Englands right side was a complete nightmare for the Swiss as Bukayo Saka in his new found Right Midfielder position seemed to play as a massive threat defensively and offensively.
The second half on the other hand, had action but saved until late. It wasn’t until a ball from the Swiss right side, was sent across the front of the goal and into the net by Swiss Number 9 Embolo. But England didn’t take long to respond, with Star Boy Saka putting a curler from outside the box into the bottom left corner.
Extra time didn’t seem to have any game changers or massive chances until late. Once Xherdan Shaqiri had come on for The Swiss England seemed to be hanging on for their lives. With Only 5 minutes remaining England seemed to be playing in their own half, with The Swiss having huge chances almost scoring directly from a corner.
But the game remained deadlocked and with Man City man Akanji missing the first penalty. Swiss were knocked out the competition with England scoring all of theres.
Football Reports Man Of The Match: Bukayo Saka
Saka claimed man of the match anyway with his constant threat and equaliser. Going into his new midfield position Saka suited it perfectly. With his constant threat and precision Saka deserves his award.
