Luke Shaw is expected to be FIT for England's crunch Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland - but Gareth Southgate must decide whether the Man United left back can start after more than five months out

Luke Shaw is set to be passed fit to make his Euro 2024 debut but there remains concern over whether the defender is able to start the crunch clash versus Switzerland.

Manchester United star Shaw hasn’t played a single minute of the tournament so far having been selected by Gareth Southgate despite having not fully recovered from a hamstring injury that has prevented the full-back from playing since February.

Shaw’s time on the sidelines will have reached 140 days by the time England’s quarter final against the Swiss kicks off on Saturday.

But the left-back is able to play a part on Saturday, although Southgate faces a clear dilemma as to whether Shaw can start the game given the risks involved following his six month absence.

The original plan has been to reintroduce Shaw off the bench, but it remains to be seen whether Southgate is prepared to gamble on using the defender from the outset given his importance to the team amid a backdrop of four largely disappointing performances here in Germany so far.

Mail Sport revealed on Wednesday that Southgate is considering switching to a three-at-the-back system having started the opening four games of Euro 2024 with a four-man defence.

If Southgate decides to switch formations, Shaw would provide the England head coach with options at left-wing back and centre back - a position he has played for United under Erik ten Hag.

It is understood Bukayo Saka has also been looked at as makeshift wing-back for the clash against the Swiss in the event of a system switch.

Saka has started the campaign playing on the right wing, but is believed to be an option to move into a deeper role in any shape change.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, who started the tournament in centre-midfield, and Kieran Trippier could also be options for Southgate at wing back.

In attack, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden could be used in central attacking midfield roles behind striker Harry Kane.