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Trent Alexander-Arnold left out! England's team for Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Switzerland revealed and Liverpool ace WON'T start despite formation switch

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  • England's XI vs Switzerland named
  • No Trent, Konsa in for Guehi
  • Saka starts at left wing-back
  • Gareth Southgate Trent Alexander-Arnold England 2024Getty Images

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    With reports filtering through that Southgate was ready to switch to a back three against Switzerland, many assumed that the Liverpool star would start at right wing-back. However, The Sun expect Kieran Trippier, who has played on the left throughout the tournament, to move to a more natural position on the right instead.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Elsewhere in England's expected line-up, Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa fills in for the suspended Marc Guehi, and will make his tournament debut if he is selected, Bukayo Saka starts opposite Trippier on the left, Kobbie Mainoo retains his place next to Declan Rice and Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham fill in as dual No.10s.

    The full XI reads: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Konsa; Trippier, Mainoo, Rice, Saka; Bellingham, Foden; Kane.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    Bellingham's availability serves as a relief to Southgate. The midfielder, who netted a stunning equaliser in England's last-16 win over Slovakia, avoided a suspension for his goal celebration. But that hasn't prevented the 21-year-old being labelled 'cocky' and 'arrogant' ahead of the Switzerland encounter.

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

    England haven't played their best football so far in Germany but they're just two wins away from a second straight European Championship final. Still, Murat Yakin's Switzerland showed in their 2-0 win over Italy that they aren't pushovers, and their goalkeepers are going to extreme lengths to get ready for Harry Kane and co.

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