Switzerland and new Arsenal signing Granit Xhaka go in hunt of a second victory on Wednesday against a Romania side fighting for survival.
Romania came close to frustrating France in the tournament-opening match before a last-gasp win for the French.
The Swiss, meanwhile, had to fight before Fabien Schar’s forceful header secured a 1-0 win over 10-man Albania.
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Schar (6ft 3in) makes a habit of scoring for the national side — his decisive goal on Saturday was his sixth in 21 appearances.
Victory at Parc des Princes would almost certainly guarantee Switzerland a ticket for the round of 16 from Group A — and it will not want to be facing France in Lille on Sunday after a defeat to the Romanians.
Romania’s Nicolae Stanciu said although his team has fewer players in Europe’s top leagues, it was a match for the Swiss. “I think we are at the same level,” the talented Steaua Bucharest midfielder said. —
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