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 0-0 Slovenia
26 mins: England have had 72% possession so far with no official attempts to score. Gallagher is brought down over on the right and England decide to play it quickly.
The ball comes over to Foden who looks for a one-two with Kane but just sends the ball too far away from the England captain for it to be effective.
Mike Jones25 June 2024 20:28
England 0-0 Slovenia
23 mins: Slovenia had the better opening 20 minutes but since the disallowed goal England seem to have an extra layer of confidence.
They’re interchanging positions with Gallagher, Bellingham and Foden all rotating in midfield.
Mike Jones25 June 2024 20:26
DISALLOWED! England 0-0 Slovenia
20 mins: England get the ball into the net but it’s chalked off.
Foden injects some pace into the attack and combines with Trippier on the left. The ball is sent across to Rice who squeezes a pass into the penalty area as Foden flies in from the wing.
He collects the ball in behind the defence and gives it to Saka who taps in. The assistant referee raises the offside flag against Foden and it’s a correct decision.
Mike Jones25 June 2024 20:23
England 0-0 Slovenia
18 mins: A slick move from England see them sweep up the pitch on the inside right with Bellingham sending Bukayo Saka into the box. He lifts a cross over to the back post but Phil Foden can’t get to the ball.
Slovenia break up the pitch with Kieran Trippier bombing forward and making a foul. Andraz Sporar gets released into the vacant space behind the left-back and is brought down beside the box.
The resultant free kick comes into the middle but England manage to deal with it.
Mike Jones25 June 2024 20:19
England 0-0 Slovenia: Woeful start from England
Our sports reporter Jamie Braidwood has the latest from Cologne:
England needed a reaction but after 15 minutes it’s arguably even… worse? So many of the connections within this structure look broken when England are on the ball, as evidenced by a number of passes that have been off target so far. Slovenia look solid in their shape, and are finding it pretty easy to cut through England too.
Jack Rathborn25 June 2024 20:17
England 0-0 Slovenia
15 mins: Harry Kane is being man marked every time he comes deep to receive the ball. Phil Foden moves inside and switches positions with the captain to try and draw away a defender.
John Stones, perhaps thinking about the next pass, miscontrols the ball and it bounces out for a throw in.
Mike Jones25 June 2024 20:16
England 0-0 Slovenia
12 mins: It’s a hot evening in Cologne which could make things more difficult as the game goes on. England have possession but can’t break the Slovenian lines.
Their opponents look pretty comfortable at the minute.
Mike Jones25 June 2024 20:14
England 0-0 Slovenia
9 mins: Declan Rice receives the ball and looks to pass it back. He’s got no options on and decides to spin and drive forward. England go with him as the ball is slotted over to Harry Kane.
Kane shakes off a defender then looks to slip Phil Foden into the box but the pass is intercepted.
Mike Jones25 June 2024 20:10
England 0-0 Slovenia
The first opportunity comes to Slovenia who switch the play and whip a cross into the box from the left wing. The delivery picks out Petar Stojanovic who nods it back across the box.
Benjamin Sesko is there to win the second header but nods it straight to Jordan Pickford.
Mike Jones25 June 2024 20:06
England 0-0 Slovenia
3 mins: England’s players spoke about pressing up the pitch and there’s an early display as Harry Kane sprints to close down goalkeeper Jan Oblak with Phil Foden pushing up on Vanja Drkusic as Slovenia attempt to play out from the back.
Decent work off the ball from the Three Lions.
Mike Jones25 June 2024 20:03