Key Features
- 1-3-5-1-1 with 23 Shaqiri behind target striker 9 Seferović
- Fluent building through thirds; able to play out through high pressure
- Varied runs from deep to provide three or four in opponents’ box
- 10 Xhaka the holding midfielder; quick to cover forward runs by 22 Schär
- Good use of wide areas by advanced wing-backs, notably 2 Mbabu on right
- Shaqiri the main attacking threat; linking runs, curling through passes
- Well-organised unit with attacking vocation, readiness to take risks
Possession 54% v Portugal; 43% v England
Attempted passes per match 600 v Portugal; 527 v England
Passing accuracy 86% v Portugal / 80% v England
Long passes 10.8% v Portugal / 16.3% v England
Players used 16
Goals 1
