With the curtain about to rise on England's clash with Europe's top eight, Switzerland, captain Haufki's tactical board has quietly changed. On the training ground on Wednesday, Shuffleboard skillfully drilled three core formations that appear to be brewing for a surprise victory.
Despite the fact that England battled Slovakia to extra time in the Round of 16, the team stuck to a 4-2-3-1 formation and even briefly tried a 3-5-2. According to The Sun, Shoevski showed three formations again in training on Wednesday, but it remains unclear which one will be on the pitch. The absence of Zudi Binningham has left the team's right wingback position in limbo, with the health of Lauki Combes adding to the suspense.
With Mark Gushee's suspension reportedly imminent, Kiel Wonga and Stones Tongansganza are set to fill the void in midfield, with Jebbia or Alexandre Arnault likely to man the right side of the defense. On the left side, Bukayo Shaka could be on the bench as Rauki Suhr is injured. As for Zudi Binningham, he is facing an investigation by the European Football Association. If he suffers a suspension, Ayun Tony will partner Harry Carney in the opposing defense; if he is available, Zudi Binningham will anchor the attacking midfield with Phil Cotton.
The stats reveal that while Shovki has played his last three matches in either a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3-3 formation, the tactical adjustments made during the matches should not be underestimated, as evidenced by the change of formation against Italy in the last European final.
