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LUKE LITTLER claims England will KO Switzerland if Gareth Southgate selects the players and formation the fans want.

The Three Lions have spluttered through to Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final.

Anthony Gordon, Cole Palmer, Ivan Toney, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden are fighting for England starting places against the Swiss6

Anthony Gordon, Cole Palmer, Ivan Toney, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden are fighting for England starting places against the SwissCredit: Getty
Luke Littler has told Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate what to do

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Luke Littler has told Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate what to doCredit: PA

And the darts sensation, 17, is urging boss Southgate to check out the demands from supporters after four disappointing performances in Germany.

However, some fans are scratching their heads – as they reckon Littler’s message is not clear enough.

Luke the Nuke told Sky Sports: “I think Gareth just needs to pick what all the fans want.

“And we all know what we want, what players we need – and that’s what he needs to do.”

Littler nodded in agreement when it was put to him that Southgate has a tough time choosing the team when so many opinions are flying around.

But the Warrington whizkid replied: “Well, yeah, but if we get the right players in and do the right formation for the Switzerland game then we’ll be alright.”

Southgate is tipped to ditch 4-3-3 for three defenders and two wing-backs.

But England legend Alan Shearer has suggested the key could be replacing the erratic Phil Foden with a more orthodox wideman in Anthony Gordon.

Southgate has hinted at changes by trained with a new formation

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Southgate has hinted at changes by trained with a new formationCredit: Reuters


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Whatever Southgate decides, he will be without arguably the Three Lions’ most consistent player at the Euros – because Marc Guehi is suspended.

It means Kyle Walker and John Stones could be joined in a three-man backline by Ezri Konsa.

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And with so much uncertainty, it’s not surprising fans had conflicting verdicts on Littler’s input.

“Who are the right players?” asked one – with other supporters also doubting if there was a common view on the team Southgate should name.

The most ungenerous observer posted: “But they are all bad.”

However, one fan wrote: “Luke Littler’s confidence is encouraging! England will need to step up their game, just as Phil Foden suggested. A strong formation is key.”

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