England to assume Slovakia in the round of 16 in Euro 2024 with Gareth SouthgateThe team now faces a more favorable path to the final. An opening game victory over Serbia and consecutive draws with Denmark and Slovenia were enough for the Three Lions to finish top of Group C and set up a clash with the third-placed teams in Group E.
Slovakia shocked the tournament by beating Belgium in their first group stage game, but a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine meant they needed at least a draw with Romania (who finished 1-1) to qualify for this tournament. phase of the competition. With the way the draw worked England
Southgate’s side are yet to hit their stride, scoring just two goals in their three games. Although they are undefeated in the tournament, they know there is room for improvement. The manager has questions to answer about his tactics and formation, with Kobbie Mainoo expected to become Declan Rice’s latest midfield partner. In another place, Phil Foden left camp to attend the birth of his son, but must return in time for the match.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest team news.
When is England v Slovakia?
The match will kick off at 5pm BST on Sunday 30 June at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, the only venue where England have won so far in the tournament.
What TV channel is it on?
England v Slovakia will be shown on ITV1 with coverage starting at around 3.30pm. The match can also be streamed live online via the ITVX platform and app. You can find a full list of which channel it is showing each match here.
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What’s new with the England team?
Gareth Southgate ruled Luke Shaw out of England’s final Euro 2024 group stage match against Slovenia, but there are hopes the left-back will be fit to play a role in balancing the defense, especially after Kieran Trippier apparently picked up a knock in the game.
The manager is still searching for his ideal midfield pairing, with Kobbie Mainoo making a strong case to start alongside Declan Rice in their appearance against Slovenia. Expect him to receive the nod before Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher.
Phil Foden temporarily left the field for personal reasons, but returned to Germany on Friday. Southgate will have to assess whether he is fit to start with options to sign Eberechi Eze or Anthony Gordon, with the Newcastle winger perhaps favorite to match Bukayo Saka’s pace on the opposite wing.
Predicted lineups
England XI: Pickford; Walker, Guehi, Stones, Trippier; Rice, Mainoo; Saka, Bellingham, Foden; Kane
Slovakia XI: Dubravka; Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko; Kucka, Lobotka, Duda; Schranz, Bozenik, Haraslin
Chances
England 1/3
Draw 13/5
Slovakia 7/1
Prediction
The qualifiers add an extra layer of pressure and desire for England to perform, but they are unlikely to suddenly rediscover their fluency and creativity. With Kobbie Mainoo looking a more stable partner for Declan Rice at the base of midfield and some impressive performances off the bench, Southgate’s side should have the depth and skill to get through the next test, albeit in a nervy fashion.
England 1-0 Slovakia.
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