England v Slovenia LIVE: Result and reaction after struggling Three Lions booed off at Euro 2024
Gareth Southgate’s side won Group C despite another abject performance in Germany
England finished top and Slovenia also advanced to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after an uninspiring 0-0 draw in their final Group C match on Tuesday.
England had already qualified for the round of 16 and, despite another flat performance, the draw leaves them in first place in the group on five points.
Slovenia finished level on three points with Denmark, who drew 0-0 with Serbia, and though they had the same goal difference, goals scored and disciplinary record, the Danes appeared to have advanced in second place due to their UEFA ranking, going through with Slovenia, subject to confirmation.
England had the best of the action in a tepid game of few real chances, with Harry Kane and Phil Foden forcing easy saves from goalkeeper Jan Oblak and Bukayo Saka having a goal ruled out in the first half for offside.
England dominated possession but had few shots on target as Slovenia defended resolutely and tried to crowd out every attack from their frustrated opponents.
Watch live: Gareth Southgate questioned after England’s goalless draw with Slovenia
Watch live as England and Slovenia give press conferences after their goalless draw in their final group game at Euro 2024 on Tuesday, 25 June.
The 0-0 score is likely to heap more pressure and questions on Gareth Southgate after England’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark last week.
England, runners up in 2020, have been widely criticised following an unconvincing start to a tournament they are among the favourites to win.
They bossed possession against Slovenia but were unable to turn their dominance into victory in Cologne.
Watch live: Gareth Southgate questioned after England’s goalless draw with Slovenia
Watch live as England and Slovenia give press conferences after their goalless draw in their final group game at Euro 2024 on Tuesday, 25 June.
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Here’s England defender John Stones who empathises with the fans’ frustration but is happy that the Three Lions achieved their goal of topping Group C.
He told ITV: “The objective was to top the group and we have done that - it is not always going to be an easy road. It is not going to be easy when we have a target on our back to beat us.
“I thought there was a lot of improvement from the other two games, we found people in the pockets and created more chances - another step in the right direction.
“I can get the fans frustration not taking chances, but that is football - it is never an easy game.”
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Declan Rice had said before this game that it might only take one match to transform England’s tournament and that might now be true… although not because of anything Gareth Southgate’s side actually did.
They again didn’t do much at all. They still somehow find themselves on the more forgiving side of the Euro 2024 draw due to results elsewhere. Southgate won’t have to worry about any of Germany, Spain, Portugal or France until the final… if they make it that far.
That is why that run can be a negative, too. Such an opportunity potentially brings more pressure, for a team that barely look like beating anybody right now.
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It hasn’t been pretty, it hasn’t been easy to watch. England are three games into their Euro 2024 campaign and so far the biggest discussions have centred over which players need to come out of the starting lineup, why the team can’t press, who isn’t fit, which former internationals are most angry and why, yet again, it’s almost certainly not coming home.
A narrow and nervy win over Serbia was followed by a tame and fortunate draw with Denmark. On Tuesday night, Group C came to a conclusion with a truly dismal goalless draw against Slovenia, leaving England short on inspiration and goalscoring form, but top of the quartet and safely through to the last 16.
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More from Kane: “I think the boys who came on did really well and kept the energy high and that’s what we need. We need everyone chipping in and that’s what we are doing so far.
“These games are tough.
“We have been here before and stepped it up in the past when we have got to the knockouts. All games in this tournament are tough. It is going to be a difficult challenge ahead and we have enough ability to keep pushing.”
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Here’s a few quotes from England captain Harry Kane: “That was the aim before the start of the tournament.
“Come top of the group and control our destiny. I thought we played a lot better than the other games. We couldn’t just find that finish but we look forward to the next one.
“We created some half chances and there were some that we could maybe have done better.”
‘England fans are worried’ says Coady
Former England defender Conor Coady speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live:
“I think all of the England supporters are worried with what they’re seeing. We wanted this to be the game where England arrived on this huge stage and say, ‘England are finally here!’
“We haven’t seen that. There was nothing in the game to suggest that. There were a few half chances and the bright cameo from Cole Palmer but aside from that it was more of the same.”
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England are through to the last-16 of Euro 2024 and have the chance to top Group C when they face Slovenia on Tuesday
England booed off after drab goalless draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024
England’s players were booed off after a 0-0 draw with Slovenia as fans made their displeasure known at the end of a drab showing in Cologne.
After heavy criticism for ponderous performances against both Serbia and Denmark, Gareth Southgate’s side were again lacklustre in their third and final Euro 2024 group game.
A point may have secured progression to the knockout rounds as Group C winners, but a team tipped by many ahead of the tournament to contend are yet to sparkle in Germany.
England booed off after drab goalless draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024
England secured top spot in Group C but it was another lacklustre showing from Gareth Southgate’s side
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