Stones Declares: England’s Triumph Over Slovakia Will Ignite Their Passion Against Switzerland

England will clash with Switzerland on Saturday for a spot in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, with John Stones eager to capitalize on their previous triumph against Slovakia.

The English squad nearly faced elimination from Euro 2024 until Jude Bellingham’s last-minute aerial strike saved the day for Gareth Southgate.

A crucial goal by Harry Kane in extra time sealed their advancement to the quarter-finals.

After nearly bowing out early, the Manchester City defender is convinced the narrow escape will boost their confidence heading into the match in Dusseldorf.

“We must advance and stick to our smooth-playing style,” affirmed Stones.

“Nearly exiting the tournament 60 minutes in truly shook us. It was a wake-up call,” he admitted.

“Shifting our mindset and maintaining our resolve has immense power—both for us and as a signal to other teams.”

“Everyone must see that we fight to the final whistle, which is vital in tense matches. We draw strength from that persistence,” he added.

With Guehi out, there’s chatter about England switching to a three-back formation.

Ezri Konsa might step into the lineup. Stones supports the Aston Villa player, confident in his preparedness for Switzerland if chosen.

“We’re still unsure about the final lineup or strategy. But I can vouch for everyone’s readiness, no matter the role,” Stones observed.

“The dedication I’ve witnessed in training has been phenomenal. Any player who steps up deserves their spot and I’m hopeful we’ll deliver,” he continued.

“At the last World Cup, we believed we could win and fell short. Now, we apply those lessons to better our chances this weekend,” he reflected.

“Having faced similar high-stakes situations, we understand what’s at stake and are determined to apply our beliefs effectively,” emphasized Stones.