England v Switzerland: Match Library

Match Build-up

• Scholes Swiss doubt
  Paul Scholes is an injury doubt ahead of England's second Group B match against Switzerland on Thursday night.
• It's about winning now
  David James has admitted that it is all about the result when England face the Swiss on Thursday.
• Sven's defensive options
  Sven-Göran Eriksson admits he has a selection problem now that defender John Terry is fit.
• Swiss rolled over
  HAVEN'T WE MET BEFORE: We look back to England's World Cup qualifier againt Switzerland in 1980.
• Swiss expect England seige
  A confident Switzerland are prepared for an early England onslaught when they meet in Group B tomorrow.
• Butt knee injury
  Manchester United and England midfielder Nicky Butt has been diagnosed with an injury to his right knee.
• Team news
  Click here for the England team that will take on Switzerland in this afternoon's Group B match.
• Life goes on
  Sven-Goran will attempt to lift morale ahead of the Three Lions' crucial game against Switzerland on Thursday.
• Becks remains upbeat
  David Beckham today insisted the mood in the England camp was good despite Sunday's defeat to France.
• Sven's Scholes boost
  Sven-Goran Eriksson says he is a happy man after Paul Scholes was declared fit to face Switzerland.
• Kuhn eyes England
  Switzerland coach Jakob Kuhn believes his side can get the result they need against England in Coimbra tomorrow.
• No fear
  Sol Campbell says England’s players are champing at the bit to beat Switzerland when they meet on Thursday.
• Fantastic Wayne
  Sven hails Wayne Rooney as one of the best 18-year-olds ever following his man-of-the-match display
• Brotherly love
  Murat and Hakan Yakin can spell double trouble for England this afternoon says former Spurs manager Christian Gross.
• Venue Visit
  We take a closer look at the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, venue for England's match against Switzerland tomorrow.
• Swiss role suits Kuhn
  LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION: Jakob Kuhn has done a superb job since taking over in his role in 2001.
• Pearce pays the penalty
  HAVEN'T WE MET BEFORE: We look back to 1996 and England's last competitive fixture against Switzerland.

Minute by Minute

• England 3-0 Switzerland
  England have beaten Group B rivals Switzerland 3-0 in their second match at Euro 2004 here in Coimbra.

Match Report

• Back on track
  Wayne Rooney stole the show as England beat Switzerland to put their Euro 2004 campaign back on track.

Post Match Reaction

• Rooney keeping his head
  Wayne Rooney has refused to get carried away with his man of the match performance against Switzerland.
• Beckham reveals tactical plans
  David Beckham has revealed how a meeting between Sven and England's midfielders helped decide tactics.
• Winning was the key
  Wayne Rooney claimed England were now back on course in Euro 2004 after they claimed their first three points.
• 'Good job done'
  Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed his England side as England beat Switzerland 3-0 in Coimbra this evening.
• 'We'll take on anyone'
  EXCLUSIVE: David James says England are playing without fear after picking up their first points at Euro 2004.

Analysis

• England 3-0 Switzerland
  England v Switzerland: match stats
• Rooney lights up Lions
  Wayne Rooney took another glorious step on the road to international stardom as he scored twice against the Swiss.
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