England are undefeated against Saturday's opponents for over 30 years, a run which stretches back seven games.
Their last encounter came in Basel in September 2010, with goals from Wayne Rooney, Adam Johnson and Darren Bent sealing a 3-1 victory.
The two sides drew at Wembley in the group stages of Euro 1996, but England came out on top in Euro 2004 with a 3-0 victory.
Fabio Capello's first game in charge came in a 2008 clash with Switzerland, with goals from Jermaine Jenas and Shaun Wright-Phillips securing a 2-1 win for the Italian manager.
England and Montenegro currently top Group G on 10 points apiece, whilst Switzerland sit in third place and find themselves six points off the pace after facing defeat from both of the group's current leaders.
PROBABLE LINE-UPS
England (4-3-3):
Hart; G Johnson, Ferdinand, Terry, Cole; Wilshere, Parker, Lampard; A Johnson, Bent, Young.
There has been a certain air of unpredictability around Fabio Capello's starting XI in recent outings, and with Wayne Rooney's absence through suspension, it is likely the Italian could start with a new look forward line.
Expect Darren Bent to retain his place at the spearhead of attack, having bagged his third goal in international football in March's 2-0 victory over Wales. Scott Parker received a widely acclaimed man of the match award in Cardiff, and is also set to start in the centre of the park.
Switzerland (4-5-1):
Wolfi; Lichtsteiner, Von Bergen, Grichting, Ziegler; Barnetta, Behrami, Inler, Fernandes, Shaqiri; Derdiyok.
Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld looks set to name the same defence that drew a blank away to Bulgaria in March, meaning Fulham defender Philippe Senderos may have to settle for a place on the bench.
Ex-West Ham winger Valon Behrami and former Manchester City midfielder Gelson Fernandes could feature in the starting XI, as Hitzfeld opts for a youthful squad in which defender Stephane Grichting is the only player older than 30, following the retirement of Swiss all-time leading goal scorer Alexander Frei.
Prediction
England games very rarely provide a footballing feast, and following a tough Premier League season for a number of the home side's starting XI, it is doubtful they will be relishing the game either.
The forward line of Bent and Young will provide pace, and if Wilshere is able to exploit the space they will create in behind the Swiss back line, it will be a comfortable victory for England.
The forward line of Bent and Young will provide pace, and if Wilshere is able to exploit the space they will create in behind the Swiss back line, it will be a comfortable victory for England.
England 2-0 Switzerland 
