2 days Ago By Calum Ritchie
may be through to the quarter-finals of , but heading into the showpiece clash against an impressive Switzerland side. None more so than who should replace the suspended Marc Guehi in the backline. The Crystal Palace ace has looked solid and assured as he stepped into the big shoes vacated by at the heart of the defence.
He started each group match and the first knockout round tie against Slovakia. Guehi has hardly put a foot wrong in an otherwise lacklustre and sloppy England side, but his yellow card in the round of 16 now means he will miss the next game through suspension after reaching the booking threshold. This leaves Southgate with three players to choose from.
Brighton's Lewis Dunk may seem to be the obvious choice as both Joe Gomez and Ezri Konsa spent . However, below is a comparison of the trio's statistics from the most recent club season to figure out who should step into the fold to protect the Three Lions' goal. England have symbolised the idea of disappointment over the years.
So, here's a look at the statistical comparison of the three other centre-halves in the England squad across various defensive, passing, and possession-based areas, to determine who should actually partner against the Swiss. First and foremost, the defenders in England's back four will need to be solid, creating a cohesive backline that can keep opponents at bay. Naturally, then, defensive stats are the best place to start for this comparison.
Interestingly, while and Konsa are the main.
