England face Switzerland in their first friendly of this international break as the run-up to the Qatar World Cup continues. <\/p>\n
Gareth Southgate\u2019s squad has been hit by a number of injury withdrawals, meaning Tyrick Mitchell and Kyle Walker-Peters have joined Marc Guehi in receiving their maiden call-ups to the senior squad. <\/p>\n
Aaron Ramsdale, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James, Kyle Walker and Tammy Abraham are among those absent due to injury, although it is form that has seen Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho dropped. <\/p>\n
England last met Switzerland in the summer of 2019 when the Three Lions triumphed on penalties in the Nations League third-place playoff. <\/p>\n
Here is everything you need to know:<\/p>\n
When is it and what time is kick-off?<\/p>\n
The match will get underway at 5.30pm on Saturday 26 March at Wembley Stadium. <\/p>\n
How can I watch it online and on TV?<\/p>\n
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football with coverage beginning at 4.30pm.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.<\/p>\n
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Confirmed line-ups<\/p>\n
England: Pickford; Walker-Peters, Guehi, Coady, Stones, Shaw; Gallagher, Henderson; Mount, Foden, Kane<\/p>\n
Switzerland: tbc<\/p>\n
England squad in full<\/p>\n
Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope<\/p>\n
Defenders: Conor Coady, Marc Guehi, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Tyrick Mitchell, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kyle Walker-Peters, Ben White<\/p>\n
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Declan Rice, James Ward-Prowse<\/p>\n
Forwards: Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Raheem Sterling, Ollie Watkins<\/p>\n
Odds<\/p>\n
England – 13\/20<\/p>\n
Draw – 5\/2<\/p>\n
Switzerland – 4\/1<\/p>\n
Prediction<\/p>\n
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\u2019s superior quality should prevail in a close game. England 1-0 Switzerland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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