Former international star Ramon Vega "Southgate has a huge headache because of Murat Yakin"

Ramon Vega lived and played in England for a long time. The ex-National Team defender analyzes Switzerland's quarter-final clash against the Three Lions for blue Sport.

Ramon Vega (53) is in the sun. From warm Dubai ("it's 45 degrees"), the former national team defender, who played for Tottenham in the Premier League for a long time, takes time out for blue Sport. "The first retired players are already coming here for vacation. I hope the Swiss won't be here after Saturday."

Ramon Vega on ...

... the recognition of the national team in England

"We have a different national team now than when I played. Our team is totally recognized. In the past, people always talked about cheese or bankers in connection with Switzerland. Now we're appreciated for our football. That makes me proud as a Swiss."

... the mood in England towards their own national team

"The fans and the media are disappointed with the performances so far. And everyone is telling me that Switzerland now has a good chance of progressing. So far, England have always been the clear favorites. Now you can almost believe it's Switzerland. The English have huge respect for us."

... the performances of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham:

"They are clearly the best two players. And the Swiss have to watch out for them cruelly."

... the rumors that England coach Gareth Southgate could adapt his system against Switzerland and play with a back three

"I've read about that. There was also a lot of talk about it on the BBC and Sky Sport, where I gave interviews. Murat Yakin has brutally surprised everyone so far. Even against Hungary. He always took risks, but it was a calculated risk. Switzerland were very flexible in terms of their style of play. That's what's giving Gareth Southgate a big headache. That's another reason why he's suddenly thinking of a new system to surprise the Swiss. We'll see if that works."

... his relationship with his ex-GC teammate Murat Yakin

"He has done a great job. You can see his quality, that he has certain finesse. The connection between him and the team is excellent. Because at the end of the day, you need the players to implement it for you. He has given the team a signature and his flexibility makes the opposition nervous. You saw it against Italy. Muri has always remained the same as a person and coach: down-to-earth and very clever."

... his result prediction for the quarter-final clash

"The question is how the national team will cope with the mental pressure of being seen as favorites. But for me it's clear that the pressure is on the English. An elimination against Switzerland would be an embarassment - an embarrassment."