England’s John Stones assures fans that the team is ready to transition to a back-three formation for their quarter-final match against Switzerland. This change has been trialed by Gareth Southgate, who also used this strategy in the 2020 Euros and the 2018 World Cup. With center-back Marc Guehi suspended and recent performances lacking, this change could bring about a much-needed shift in momentum. Stones, who would be central to the new formation, is confident in the team’s ability to adapt, stating that it is a “great thing to have in the locker.” The team will have one more training session to fine-tune the strategy before the match.
England’s John Stones is confident in the team’s ability to switch to a back-three formation
Gareth Southgate, England’s manager, is planning to tweak the team’s formation for the quarter-final clash in Dusseldorf