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England look to immediately bounce back from a disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark last week as they face Slovenia in their final group game at Euro 2024 tonight.
Gareth Southgate’s side sit top of the group on four points, knowing that a win will take them through in first place and straight to a last-16 tie in Gelsenkirchen on 30 June. But before them stands a plucky Slovenia side who were unlucky not to beat Serbia in their most recent group game. Having drawn their first game to Denmark, they sit on two points and know that a win (and perhaps even a draw) will see them into the round of 16.
The Three Lions have put themselves in a decent position in the group, but the pressure is on as nothing other than a win – and perhaps one that reminds us of their previous billing among the tournament favourites – will be enough for many back at home.
Follow all the latest updates from England’s final group game below.
England vs Slovenia
The Slovenia match offers a chance to right some wrongs. England go into the game top of the group with four points, two more than both Denmark and Slovenia, and need either a win or a draw to guarantee at least second place in the group regardless of the outcome of Denmark’s match against Serbia.
Sonia Twigg25 June 2024 08:15
England vs Slovenia
Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live build up and coverage of England vs Slovenia in Cologne.
England were widely criticised following their lacklustre 1-1 draw against Denmark, but still go into their third group game top of the group and with a good chance of qualifying.
Slovenia have drawn both their matches in the tournament, against Serbia and Denmark.
Sonia Twigg25 June 2024 07:57