Prince William in crowd to support England as they take on Switzerland in crucial Euros quarter-final
Prince William is the in crowd to support England as they take on Switzerland in the crucial Euros quarter-final.
The heir, 42, has jetted over to join fans at the Dusseldorf Arena for tonight’s quarter-final clash.
It comes after the Prince of Wales, a passionate Aston Villa fan, presented shirts to the England men’s squad before the team left for Germany.
He made a surprise visit to St George’s Park, England’s national football centre in Burton upon Trent.
Wills also shared his youngest son Prince Louis‘ advice, who suggested the players “eat twice the amount” to secure their bid for Euros glory.
He said: “I was on the school run this morning with the children and I asked them what I should say to you today.
“The best bit of advice I got to ask you was to eat twice as much as you normally eat.
“I don’t have visions of all of you running around with massive red tummies and getting stitches on the pitch.
“So I think maybe take my youngest’s kind of advice with a pinch of salt.”
England skipper Harry Kane jokingly said: “I don’t think our nutritionist will be happy with that advice.”
England vs Switzerland
England’s quest for Euro 2024 glory resumes on Saturday evening against Switzerland.
The two sides will meet in Dusseldorf for a place in the semi-finals.
Gareth Southgate’s side set up the clash by squeezing past Slovakia in the last 16 on Sunday.
Jude Bellingham’s stoppage time equaliser sent the match to extra-time, where Harry Kane headed in the winner.
Switzerland’s campaign has been a stark contrast to that of the Three Lions.
The Swiss have emerged as the tournament’s dark horses after dumping out defending champions Italy last time out.
However, England have not lost to Switzerland since 1981 and have won each of their last five meetings.
The two sides last faced off in March 2022, with England coming from behind to win their Wembley friendly 2-1.
Switzerland are bidding to reach a major tournament semi-final for the first time, having lost their previous four quarter-finals.
As for England, they have made the last eight at each of Southgate’s four tournaments in charge, winning two out of three so far.