England struggles but manages to draw with Switzerland and takes place on penalties

The two teams entered the field in Düsseldorf and in the first half they followed the script that was expected of them. Everyone was more concerned about not conceding a goal than taking the initiative in the game. Switzerland with its bolt it was efficient in preventing the opponent's advances, but it was lacking when it came to counter-attacking. England tried, without success, to create, but creativity is not one of the team's highlights Gareth Southgate. Harry Kane was unrecognizable throughout the game. So all the major chances in the first halfpa ended up being blocked by the defenses before even posing a threat to the goalkeepers.

The second half started much better. Switzerland's main option, Piston took the first shot on goal of the match, but the defense was easy for Pickford. The Alps team let loose in the game, the defender scab enjoyed a right winger, put a good ball in Ndoye who crossed for Embolo to put Switzerland ahead. Just over thirty minutes into the second half, a move was reminiscent of the final of Paulista championship 2010, when Paulo Henrique Ganso refused to be substituted and remained on the field. The fourth official raised the sign announcing the substitution of Jude Bellingham. But the number 10, hero of the qualification against Slovakia, seemed incredulous, gestured to the bench and continued playing. Soon after came the equalizer of the English Team. Bukayo Saka went from the left to the middle, as he likes, and hit hard in the corner of Summer. From then on, chances became scarce and regulation time ended 1-1.

In overtime Declan Rice hit a bomb from outside the area and demanded the best from Sommer, who managed to palm it away. The Inter Milan goalkeeper was alert, and also saved Bellingham's shot that went wide. With little time left in the 120 minutes, Switzerland still had three chances to kill the game. In the closed corner kick Shaqiri almost scored an Olympic goal, but the ball hit the crossbar. After Amdouni He crossed the ball and Pickford prevented the goal, then Widmer closed in on the second post and sent it over the bar.

Once again the decision came on penalties. England were perfect in their penalties. Cole PalmerBellingham, Saka, Ivan Toney put it in the net, while on the Swiss side Akanji wasted it on the first hit. It was up to Alexander-Arnold score the goal that kept England in the competition