Switzerland spotted using bizarre secret weapon in training ahead of Euro 2024 clash with England

SWITZERLAND has been spotted using a bizarre secret weapon in training as they prepare to face England.

The continental giants meet tomorrow in a Euro quarter-final clash that will go down in history.

England have been below par for most of the tournament.

The Swiss proved that they are not to be taken lightly after beating Italy 2-0 last weekend.

And if they reappear tomorrow, the nation famous for its mountains and chocolate could well trigger another surprise knockout.

Indeed, England are already considering how to cope with Switzerland's brilliant team play by switching to a five-man defence.

But that should not intimidate Granit Xhaka and his team-mates after a surprising training method was spotted on Friday.

Swiss number 1 Yann Sommer is one of the best goalkeepers around, having helped Inter Milan win the Serie A title while conceding just 22 goals.

And he looked as cool as ice as he wore a pair of futuristic sunglasses during training this morning.

At first it seemed as if Sommer was simply trying to protect his eyes from the sun's glare.

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However, Swiss number 2 Gregor Kobel, who featured in Borussia Dortmund's Champions League final against Real Madrid, also wore a pair as he made several saves.

And it soon became apparent that the glasses were not worn for show.

This is because they are actually battery-powered Japanese glasses that create a slow motion effect when a ball is hit.

They are said to help goalkeepers improve their anticipation due to their darker glass.

And with Switzerland keeping a clean sheet against Italy, it's safe to say the glasses are working.

Made by Japanese company VisionUp, the glasses cost more than £350.

This is not the first time Switzerland has used them, sporting the sunglasses at Euro 2020.

The glasses have also been used by athletes in many other sports, including tennis and baseball.