Match No. 891 - Tuesday, 7th September 2010, 8:45pm

  • "If England thought they could relax and close out victory they were wrong as Shaqiri gave Switzerland hope with a thunderous long-range drive that flew into the top corner past the helpless Joe Hart." Xherdan Shaqiri, 71'70:35
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    • 1
    • Diego BenaglioDiego Orlando Benaglio.
      Born 8th Sep 1983, Zurich.
    • 2
    • Stephan LichtsteinerStephan Lichtsteiner.
      Born 16th Jan 1984, Adligenswil.
      56:25 Dissent. First arguing with the linesman and then dismissing the referee when he tries to calm him. & 64:28 "Switzerland were reduced to 10 men after 64 minutes when Lichtsteiner was sent off after a receiving a second yellow card for a foul on James Milner."
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    • Reto ZieglerReto Pirmin Ziegler.
      Born 16th Jan 1986, Geneva.
    • 5
    • Steve von BergenSteve von Bergen.
      Born 10th Jun 1983, Neuchâtel.
    • 13
    • Stéphane GrichtingStéphane Grichting.
      Born 30th Mar 1979, Sierre.
      80:49 Late challenge on Adam Johnson.
    • 6
    • Pirmin SchweglerPirmin Schwegler.
      Born 9th Mar 1987, Ettiswil.
    • Off '8382:49
    • 15
    • David DegenDavid Degen.
      Born 15th Feb 1983, Liestal.
    • Off '6463:49
    • 8
    • Gökhan InlerGökhan Inler.
      Born 27th Jun 1984, Olten.
    • 9
    • Alexander FreiAlexander Frei.
      Born 15th Jul 1979, Basel.
      (c)
    • 19
    • Eren DerdiyokEren Derdiyok.
      Born 12th Jun 1988, Basel.
    • 22
    • Xavier MargairazXavier Margairaz.
      Born 7th Jan 1984, Rances.
    • Off '4645:00
    • 23
    • Xherdan ShaqiriXherdan Shaqiri.
      Born 10th Oct 1991, Gjilan, Yugoslavia.
    • On '4645:00
    • 11
    • Marco StrellerMarco Streller.
      Born 18th Jun 1981, Basel.
    • On '6463:49
    • 20
    • Moreno CostanzoMoreno Costanzo.
      Born 20th Feb 1988, Wil.
    • On '8382:49
  • Assist: Glen Johnson. "A fine, simple goal. Walcott showed strength and intelligence in midfield before picking out Johnson on the overlap. The full-back sent a perfect low cross into the box and Rooney arrived at the edge of the six-yard box to sidefoot it into the net." Wayne Rooney26th of 53 goals. Right-footed from 7 yards., 10' 09:26
  • Assist: Steven Gerrard. "And Adam Johnson ensured England made the most of their numerical advantage as he scored a superbly taken second after 69 minutes, taking Gerrard's precise pass around Benaglio before turning the ball in from an angle." Adam Johnson2nd of 2 goals. Left-footed from 7 yards., 69' 68:33
  • Assist: Ashley Cole. "[Bent] finally got on the scoresheet for England with a confident finish two minutes from time to put another layer of gloss on a fine display from Capello's side." Darren Bent1st of 4 goals. Left-footed from 13 yards., 88' 87:08
    • 1
    • Joe HartMan City, 6th of 75 caps
      23 years, 4 months, 18 days
      Goalkeeper
    • 2
    • Glen JohnsonLiverpool, 29th of 54 caps
      26 years, 0 months, 15 days
      Right Back
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    • Ashley ColeChelsea, 85th of 107 caps
      29 years, 8 months, 18 days
      Left Back
      75:47 Dangerous tackle on Shaqiri.
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    • Steven GerrardLiverpool, 87th of 114 caps
      30 years, 3 months, 8 days
      Midfield
      (c)15th captaincy
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    • Joleon LescottMan City, 10th of 26 caps
      28 years, 0 months, 22 days
      Centre Back
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    • Phil JagielkaEverton, 6th of 40 caps
      28 years, 0 months, 21 day
      Centre Back
    • 7
    • Theo WalcottArsenal, 14th of 47 caps
      21 years, 5 months, 22 days
      Right Midfield
    • Off '1312:40
    • 8
    • Gareth BarryMan City, 42nd of 53 caps
      29 years, 6 months, 12 days
      Midfield
    • 9
    • Jermain DefoeSpurs, 45th of 57 caps
      27 years, 11 month, 0 days
      Centre Forward
    • Off '7069:46
    • 10
    • Wayne RooneyMan Utd, 67th of 120 caps
      24 years, 10 months, 14 days
      Centre Forward
    • Off '7978:20
    • 11
    • James MilnerMan City, 14th of 61 caps
      24 years, 8 months, 3 days
      Left Midfield
      59:01 Pulling back Lichtsteiner.
    • 16
    • Adam JohnsonMan City, 4th of 12 caps
      23 years, 1 month, 24 days
      Right Midfield
    • On '1312:40
    • 18
    • Darren BentSunderland, 7th of 13 caps
      26 years, 7 months, 1 day
      Centre Forward
    • On '7069:46

Notes

  • Player InjuriesWalcott was injured in the build up to England's first goal. He had jammed his right foot under von Bergen's leg [9:25]. "Sadly for England, their delight was marred by the sight of Walcott lying injured. He had made a confident start, but his game ended with him being stretchered down the tunnel with his right ankle heavily strapped."
    Defoe also left on a stretcher "Bent replaced the injured Defoe, who limped off after Johnson's goal..."
  • Goal MilestoneDarren Bent's 1st Goal

Sources

Managers

Referee

  • Italy Nicola Rizzoli

Attendance

  • 39,700

Half Time Score

ELO Ratings

  • No change in rank, gaining 26 ranking points to 1955 points England - 6th
  • Switzerland - 28th

Euro 2012 Q

(Group G)

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    • Pts
    • GD
    • L
    • D
    • W
    • P
    • Flag of England
    • England
    • 18
    • +12
    • 0
    • 3
    • 5
    • 8
    • Flag of Montenegro
    • Montenegro
    • 12
    • 0
    • 2
    • 3
    • 3
    • 8
    • Flag of Switzerlan...
    • Switzerlan...
    • 11
    • +2
    • 3
    • 2
    • 3
    • 8
    • Flag of Wales
    • Wales
    • 9
    • -4
    • 5
    • 0
    • 3
    • 8
    • Flag of Bulgaria
    • Bulgaria
    • 5
    • -10
    • 5
    • 2
    • 1
    • 8
    • Final Standings.