England reach Euro semi-finals after shootout win over Switzerland
Kane and Pickford the only remaining players from the England team that started in the 2019 Nations League third-place play-off win over Switzerland
England reached its second successive European Championship semifinal after a 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Switzerland on Tuesday.
The match was goalless after 90 minutes and extra time, with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saving two penalties in the shootout.
Harry Kane scored the winning penalty for England, which will now face Denmark in the semifinals on Wednesday.
This will be the fourth meeting between England and Switzerland at a major tournament and third at the UEFA European Championship.
England has won the previous two meetings, including a 6-1 victory in the group stage of the 2019 Nations League.
Switzerland has never beaten England in a competitive match.
Conclusion
England's victory over Switzerland was a hard-fought battle, but the Three Lions ultimately prevailed thanks to their resilience and determination.
Kane and Pickford were the heroes for England, with the former scoring the winning penalty and the latter saving two spot-kicks.
England will now face Denmark in the semifinals, and the Three Lions will be confident of reaching the final if they can continue to play with the same spirit and belief that they showed against Switzerland.
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