In a gripping Euro 2024 quarter-final clash at Düsseldorf's Merkur Spiel-Arena, England secured a thrilling victory over Switzerland, advancing to the semi-finals after a tense 5-3 penalty shootout triumph following a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time.
After a cautious first half with no shots on target, Switzerland took the lead in the 75th minute through Breel Embolo's close-range finish. England, facing elimination, responded emphatically as Bukayo Saka leveled the score ten minutes later with a stunning curling effort from outside the box.
Extra time saw both teams come close to clinching victory, with Declan Rice's long-range strike for England tipped over the bar and Xherdan Shaqiri striking the woodwork for Switzerland from a corner.
The match culminated in a tense penalty shootout where England's Cole Palmer, Jordan Pickford's save from Manuel Akanji, and Trent Alexander-Arnold's decisive spot-kick sealed the win for Gareth Southgate's side.
Bukayo Saka's pivotal goal not only salvaged England's hopes but also earned him the Man of the Match accolade for his match-turning contribution.