Xhaka and Shaqiri in Switzerland World Cup squad

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka and Stoke forward Xherdan Shaqiri have been named in Switzerland’s 23-man squad for this summer’s World Cup.

Shaqiri, 26, will be playing at his third World Cup while 25-year-old Xhaka will appear at his second.

Ex-Arsenal defender Johan Djourou is also in Vladimir Petkovic’s squad, but West Ham’s Edimilson Fernandes is not.

Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner will captain the side ranked sixth in the world.

Basel defender Michael Lang is the only player in the squad who plays his club football in Switzerland.

Switzerland play Japan in a friendly match before facing Brazil in their opening World Cup group game on 17 June.

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