England have been given an enormous slice of luck for the Euro 2024 knockout levels as they’re on the alternative facet of the draw to Germany, France, Spain and Portugal.
On Sunday, they face a Slovakia facet who have been resolute sufficient to progress to the final 16 after being among the finest third-place groups within the event.
England, regardless of a raft of criticism from followers and pundits, completed high of Group C forward of Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia.
England present kind
England received their opening match 1-0 in opposition to Serbia due to a towering header from Jude Bellingham, with the purpose being scored with simply 13 minutes on the clock. It catalysed a wave of optimism for the event however England have been unable to capitalise on the great begin to flex their attacking muscular tissues.
They subsequently drew 1-1 in opposition to Denmark after which 0-0 versus Slovenia. They’ve scored simply two targets within the event thus far.
Gamers like Bellingham, Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden have been the goal of loads of criticism for his or her performances.
Slovakia present kind
Slovakia completed third in Group E behind Romania and Belgium and forward of Ukraine. All groups within the group completed on 4 factors, however totally different permutations decided the ultimate locations within the desk.
Slovakia’s key victory impressively got here of their first recreation of the Euros as they beat Belgium 1-0 due to an opportunistic purpose from Ivan Schranz.
They then misplaced 2-1 in opposition to Ukraine earlier than a final-game draw versus Romania.
One change that’s anticipated from Gareth Southgate is Conor Gallagher making method for Kobbie Mainoo within the centre of midfield. Each Gallagher and Trent Alexander-Arnold have began video games in midfield alongside Rice, however Mainoo impressed off the bench within the final recreation so might be given the nod.
Luke Shaw hasn’t performed a minute of the event thus far however there are hopes that he could be match to return in at left-back, which might give the group much-needed steadiness as right-footed Kieran Trippier has been deputising on that facet.
Phil Foden left Germany for a number of days after his spouse gave delivery, however he needs to be accessible to play. Nonetheless, it might present Southgate the excuse he must drop Foden, with both Cole Palmer or Anthony Gordon coming in at left wing, most likely the latter.
Slovakia boss Francesco Calzona has no recent harm issues or suspension worries heading into this one. He is not a tinkerer, both, so anticipate the identical XI that began in opposition to Romania.
England predicted lineup
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Shaw; Mainoo, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
Slovakia predicted lineup
Slovakia (4-3-3): Dubravka; Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko; Kucka, Lobotka, Duda; Schranz, Strelec, Haraslin
Scoreline Prediction
Even with England’s latest struggles, it might be a monumental failure to exit at this stage in opposition to Slovakia.
England 1-0 Slovakia
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FAQs
What was the rating the final time England performed Slovakia? In 2017, England beat Slovakia 2-1 in a World Cup Qualifier.
What time does the match kick-off? The sport commences at 1700 GMT.
The place is England versus Slovakia being performed? The sport might be performed on the Veltins Area in Gelsenkirchen.
