England will play in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after Gareth Southgate’s side won a dramatic penalty shootout against Switzerland.

The Three Lions came from behind in Dusseldorf thanks to Bukayo Saka’s goal and a perfect set of five spot kicks, capped by Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Jordan Pickford’s save.

Now Gareth Southgate’s side will look ahead to a semi-final in Dortmund on Wednesday.

England have landed in the more favourable side of the Euro 2024 knockout draw, with France and Spain set to battle it out for a place in the Berlin final.

England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after seeing off Switzerland in a penalty shootout.

Jordan Pickford was the star as he saved Manuel Akanji’s penalty, with Trent Alexander-Arnold wrapping up a 5-3 triumph to spark bedlam in Dusseldorf after a 1-1 draw.

Below, the PA news agency looks at the Three Lions’ shootout record at previous major tournaments.

Netherlands have NO suspended players for their semi-final with England, who will also be at full strength.

That is, of course, barring any injuries over the next four days.

So, the Dutch will have the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay available.

But Marc Guehi will be back for England, having served a suspension in the quarter-finals, and Luke Shaw was finally fit enough to feature as the Three Lions advanced on Saturday.

The Prince of Wales was among football fans rejoicing as England won their Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Switzerland on penalties, calling the game “nail biting to the very end” in a post on social media.

The game finished 1-1 but England emerged victorious after a tense penalty shootout which saw them beat their opponents to reach the semi-finals.

William, who is president of the FA, was in the stands at the Dusseldorf Arena watching the match and was seen cheering on England throughout the game.

Jordan Pickford used a secret sheet of notes taped to a drinks bottle to help England triumph over Switzerland in their Euro 2024 quarter-final.

The match finished 1-1 at full-time after Breel Embolo’s second-half goal was soon matched by Bukayo Saka’s trademark finish, and it stayed that way through extra time. But England put together a perfect penalty shootout, scoring all five of their kicks to progress to the semi-finals.

Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Ivan Toney scored before Trent Alexander-Arnold converted the winning kick, after Pickford had saved Switzerland’s first penalty from Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji.

England’s former players hailed the courage and execution of the current generation after Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squeezed past Switzerland on penalties at Euro 2024.

The match finished 1-1 at full-time after Breel Embolo’s second-half goal was soon matched by Bukayo Saka’s trademark finish, and it stayed that way through extra time. But England put together a perfect penalty shootout, scoring all five of their kicks to progress to the semi-finals.

Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Ivan Toney scored before Trent Alexander-Arnold converted the winning kick, after Jordan Pickford had saved Switzerland’s first penalty from Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji.

England and manager Southgate have come in for stinging criticism during the tournament after several underwhelming displays, with Gary Lineker describing the 1-1 draw with Denmark as “s***” on his podcast. But an improved showing against Switzerland, followed by five precise penalties, brought out high praise.

“Pressure is for tyres!” bellowed Alan Shearer on co-commentary after Alexander-Arnold buried his penalty.

Gareth Southgate was lauded by BBC pundits for changing England’s formation and getting the best out of Phil Foden during their Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland.

Southgate decided to deploy wing-backs for the first time in two years in an effort to match up Switzerland’s 3-4-3 system, and the decision proved fruitful as England smothered their opponents’ build-up from the back and forced some sloppy mistakes.

Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden played in central No 10 roles behind Harry Kane and Foden in particular was influential in England’s best attacking moments of a first half which ended 0-0.

And the Three Lions fell behind in Dusseldorf, just as they did in their previous knockout game.

Penalties ensued, with England faultless from the spot as they claimed victory. Bellingham, Saka, Cole Palmer, Ivan Toney and Trent Alexander-Arnold all scored to book a semi-final spot – while Jordan Pickford provided a crucial save.

Next up? The semi-finals. But against whom? And who awaits if England reach the final?

Another game for England without entertaining the masses, but another step closer to the Euro 2024 final – and perhaps another hint as to where the future lies, whether that comes during this tournament or not.

Not from another one-paced, uninventive display. Not with the supposed tactical shift either, which did little to change the speed of England’s play or the way they constantly checked inside to play safe and create too little. But if the original 90 minutes didn’t contain sufficient drama, their second late equaliser in as many matches and a subsequent penalty shootout victory perhaps offered just enough.

Instead, the big positives for England to take might be from what they didn’t do to start with: the changes made, the introductions of personnel and pace, the ability they clearly possess to alter their approach in important stages of games.

Two fixtures in a row now Gareth Southgate’s substitutes have seen the match swing in England’s favour – though both times they could surely have come earlier, both times they were clearly required before the Three Lions started to panic and the clock began to run down.

Even so, answers have emerged which may give a continued route through this tournament as an in-game switch, before becoming more permanent options in future.

The first half showed flashes of improvement from a slightly altered Three Lions line-up, and Gareth Southgate’s side dominated, but they were too often pedestrian as Switzerland looked comfortable in defence.

The second half started in the same way, but the Swiss turned the tables with a spell of dominance that later provoked a surprise goal, with Breel Embolo giving them the lead on the 75th minute.

England looked wary and worried, and the subs came on, but Bukayo Saka rifled in an effort from outside the box to take it to extra time.

That was an equally torrid affair for the England faithful, with Switzerland looking the more likely to get the winner, but the 30 minutes passed and England were heading to penalties once again.

A realm that’s carried plenty of heartbreak for england, but not this time; all five England players scored their efforts, so all it needed was a save from Jordan Pickford to send the Three Lions into the semi-finals.

But how did each player perform? Here are The Independent’s player ratings: