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Switzerland join England in Nations League Finals after incredible comeback win over Belgium

REUTERS
REUTERS

Switzerland produced an incredible comeback to beat Belgium 5-2 and secure an unlikely spot at next summer's Uefa Nations League Finals.

The Swiss went into their final game trailing Belgium by three points and needing to beat Roberto Martinez's side to have any chance of overhauling them at the top of group A2.

The task got even harder when Belgium, who had won three out of three in the group so far, raced into a 2-0 lead after just 17 minutes thanks to a double from Thorgan Hazard.

At that point, the head-to-head rule left the Swiss needing a win by two clear goals to qualify.

Full-back Ricardo Rodriguez scored from the penalty spot, before Haris Seferovic struck twice to put the home side ahead before half-time.

Nico Elvedi then added a fourth before Seferovic completed his hat-trick with a brilliant late header to complete a remarkable turnaround.

Switzerland become the third country to qualify for next summer's 'final four', joining Portugal and England. Either France or the Netherlands will take the final spot.