Roy Hodgson, who was in charge of Switzerland in the early to mid-1990s, talks to UEFA.com about his former side’s perfect start to 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying. Hodgson twice beat the Swiss with England en route to UEFA EURO 2016 but saw more than enough positive signs not to be surprised by their three wins from three – including against European champions Portugal – in Group B.
“We played in Basel (2-0) and at Wembley (2-0) and I thought on both occasions that they were very good and would be our fiercest rivals in the group. They’ve continued in that vein. [Coach Vladimir] Petković is doing an excellent job.