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Switzerland 0-0 England: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Three Lions Claim Third on Penalties

England needed penalties to get past Switzerland to seal third place in the UEFA Nations League, after a tough 0-0 draw which proved exactly why most fans don't want a third-place playoff.

England almost took the lead after just a minute, only for Harry Kane's fantastic lob to cannon back off the crossbar. Gareth Southgate's men remained on top throughout the first half, with both Raheem Sterling and Dele Alli coming close to finding that elusive opening goal. The Swiss were dangerous on the counter, but neither side could make a breakthrough before half-time.

England's pressure continued after the break and almost forced an own goal from Fabian Schar, who was lucky to see his deflection saved onto the post by Yann Sommer.