England vs Switzerland confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of international fixture today

England host Switzerland in an international friendly this weekend as countries continue their preparation for the Qatar World Cup later this year.

Time is running out for players to prove to Gareth Southgate they deserve to be in his squad for the tournament, but Tyrick Mitchell, Marc Guehi and Kyle Walker-Peters will have the chance to impress after receiving their maiden call-ups to the senior squad.

Tammy Abraham’s prolific form with Roma this season had seemingly established him as England’s second-choice striker behind Harry Kane, however, he is one of a handful of notable injury absentees. Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James and Aaron Ramsdale also miss out.

England last played Switzerland in the summer of 2019 when Southgate’s side triumphed on penalties in the Nations League third-place playoff.

Here is everything you need to know:

When is it and what time is kick-off?

The match will get underway at 5.30pm on Saturday 26 March at Wembley Stadium.

How can I watch it online and on TV?

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football with coverage beginning at 4.30pm.

If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

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Confirmed line-ups

England: Pickford; Walker-Peters, Guehi, Coady, Stones, Shaw; Gallagher, Henderson; Mount, Foden, Kane

Switzerland: tbc

England squad in full

Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope

Defenders: Conor Coady, Marc Guehi, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Tyrick Mitchell, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kyle Walker-Peters, Ben White

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Declan Rice, James Ward-Prowse

Forwards: Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Raheem Sterling, Ollie Watkins

Odds

England – 13/20

Draw – 5/2

Switzerland – 4/1

Prediction

Switzerland are a well-organised side and may prove difficult to break down, especially with the context of the match being a friendly removing a little of its impetus. Eventually, England’s superior quality should prevail in a close game. England 1-0 Switzerland.