It feels rather fitting that a man called Granit has proven himself to be so resilient over the years. Plenty have tried to chip away at Switzerland’s captain but here he stands, strong and tall, playing the best football of his life at the age of 31.
Defender hopes shift in Gareth Southgate’s side can fire them past Switzerland on Saturday into the semi-finals
Gunners have identified the Italy centre-back as a key summer target in bid to significantly strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad