England beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties: Euro 2024 – as it happened

Thank you for joining us for the live coverage of England vs Switzerland in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024.

We will be back soon for more coverage of the tournament.

For now, it’s a goodbye from me, Manasi Pathak and my colleague, Kevin Hand.

The focus now shifts to Berlin, where the Netherlands are facing Turkey in the fourth and final quarterfinal. You can follow our live coverage of that game.

The winner of that game will play England in the semifinals.

“The players were brilliant, we caused them [Switzerland] a lot of problems they are a really good side, they are hard to press,” Southgate said. “To come from behind and show the resilience we did… winning tournaments is not just about playing well but winning.

“He [Saka] is one of our best and there was never any question that he would take one – we all know what he went through,” he said about the Arsenal player, who was one of the three players who missed their spot kicks in England’s penalty shootout defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.

“We played well today and we had to be tactically spot on – I don’t know what people think we are, but we are into the semifinals.

“We knew we needed to get pressure on their back 3 and that was not easy without changing our shape.

“I thought that was the best we played.”

“These moments are only special if we go on and win the game,” Bellingham told the BBC television broadcast. “To go 1-0 down and come back – it’s only worth it if we back it up and win the tournament.”

“Another tough game. To go behind with 15 min to go and get the goal like we did. It was a fantastic goal,” Kane said.

“Then penalties are what they are. I wasn’t involved in five out of five … We trust in whoever is on the pitch.

“We know he [Saka] has been keen to help the team, To step up and score – I’m really proud of him.

Talking about his substitution, Kane explained: “I’m fine I was just tired. I had a bit of cramp – I tripped over the water bottles and both my calves cramped up.”

“Having fought back and to go to penalties as well. Special, special,” Saka told the BBC.

“To come back from something like that was difficult I’ve used it to make me stronger and I’m really happy. This shows how much we want to win this tournament.

“We’ve come back in the last two games. Hopefully, we can go and do it in the next game.”

England will face the winner of Netherlands vs Turkey, which is under way right now. You can follow our live coverage.

“It is what we have practised. When the gaffer said I was taking one, I enjoy it and I practised it – I knew I had to just execute it,” the Liverpool defender said.

“All five penalties from us were great.”

“Incredible, these are the goals that we set for ourselves,” the full-back told the BBC. “Difficult opponent going behind and the team showed a lot of character, belief, heart and spirit out there.

“We knew it was going to be tight. Whatever it takes and no matter what we win – that is all that matters to us.”

Meanwhile, the crowd at Wimbledon has erupted into celebrations after getting the news of England’s semifinals victory.

Djokovic and Popyrin were clueless about the reaction for a few seconds!

Centre Court erupts as the news that @England have won on penalties filters through 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿#Wimbledon | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/OoKv7n1tVo

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 6, 2024

Switzerland pulled off a big upset in the round of 16 when they knocked out holders Italy but their journey at Euro 2024 has to end in the quarterfinals.

They fought hard against England and looked courageous, but the Three Lions were much better in the shootout that decided their fate.

England have won their first Euro penalty shootout since 1996 against Spain.

Cole Palmer ✅
Jude Bellingham ✅
Bukayo Saka ✅
Ivan Toney ✅
Trent Alexander-Arnold ✅

Five perfect penalties. GET IN THERE! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

— England (@England) July 6, 2024

The England fans in Dusseldorf are singing Sweet Caroline as the Three Lions have booked their place in the semifinals following a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Switzerland.

All of England’s penalty-takers delivered their kicks superbly, especially Alexander-Arnold, who wrapped up the win with a powerful kick into the top corner.

The Switzerland players were seen consoling Akanji, who missed his spot kick.

ENGLAND WIN ON PENALTIES! 🤩

WE'RE IN THE #EURO2024 SEMI-FINALS!!! pic.twitter.com/YPZHol1cL5

— England (@England) July 6, 2024

Alexander-Arnold scores, sending England into the semifinals!

They will face Turkey or Netherlands for a place in the final.

England: O O O O O 

Switzerland: X O O O

Amdouni scores straight down the middle, sending Pickford the wrong way!

England: O O O O

Switzerland: X O O O

Toney sends the ball into the bottom left corner! Sommer dived the correct way for the first time, yet could not stop it.

England: O O O O

Switzerland: X O O

The reliable Swiss attacker drills the ball into the corner, even though Pickford went the right way!

England: O O O

Switzerland: X O O

Saka, who missed a penalty in the Euro 2020 final, scores this time! Rolled it into the bottom right corner.

England: O O O

Switzerland: X O

Schar, the Newcastle player, finds bottom right corner! Pickford went the wrong way.

England: O O

Switzerland: X O

Bellingham adds another to England’s tally, rolling the ball into the bottom right corner. He cups his ears in celebration!

England: O O

Switzerland: X

Pickford gets down to his left to stop his shot!

England: O

Switzerland: X