According to reports from several British media outlets, including The Daily Telegraph, Southgate is considering changing formation for England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Switzerland, potentially reverting to a 3-4-2-1 formation with a three-back defense. The last time England used a three-back formation from the start was in last year’s final.
In training sessions before the match against Switzerland, Southgate has already begun experimenting with the 3-back formation, indicating a shift in the defense line.
The 3-back system will likely feature Stones and Walker, while Konsa will replace the suspended Marc Guehi as one of the three central defenders. The two wing-back positions could be filled by Arnold, Trippier, Saka, or Shaw.
It’s noteworthy that England has not used a three-back system for a considerable period. The last time they started with three central defenders was in last year’s European Championship final against Italy, while in the round of 16 against Slovakia, they switched to a three-back formation only in the final moments.
Alongside the three-back defense, Southgate could deploy Kane as the lone striker. Behind him, Bellingham and Foden will likely play in the number 10 role, potentially creating chaos in the attacking line.
More importantly, England has only trained in a four-back formation recently. With only two training sessions remaining before the Switzerland match, deploying a three-back formation under such short notice could lead to two extremes – a breakthrough or a continuation of the inconsistent performances.
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