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England will play Slovakia in their Euro 2024 last-16 tie on Sunday. Gareth Southgate’s side finished top of Group C despite their drab goalless draw against Slovenia on Tuesday evening but were made to wait until Wednesday night to find out their first opponents of the knockout stage. The Three Lions appeared to be on course to face the Netherlands, who finished third behind Austria and France in Group D, but Georgia’s 2-0 win against…

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Luke Shaw has handed England a major fitness boost for Euro 2024 after declaring himself ready for the last 16 clash against Slovakia. Shaw has not played any football since February when he suffered a hamstring injury – one of a clutch of issues that largely derailed his 2023-24 campaign with Manchester United. Having been one of Gareth Southgate’s most trusted players in an England shirt, he was included in the final squad despite major…

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Wayne Rooney has warned Gareth Southgate that Jude Bellingham’s frustrations could ‘boil over’ during England’s Euro 2024 knockout stage. After the Euro 2024 group stage concluded on Wednesday evening, the Three Lions will now play Slovakia in their last-16 match this Sunday at 5pm. England have been unable to hit top form so far this tournament, and a drab goalless draw against Slovenia on Tuesday led to Southgate being pelted by empty cups by supporters.…

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Gary Neville has warned England will have to overcome a major ‘problem’ against Slovakia in their last 16 clash at Euro 2024. The Three Lions qualified for the knockout stages as group winners despite their underwhelming start to the competition in Germany. The draw feeds them into a round-of 16 clash with Slovakia – having narrowly avoided a meeting with Netherlands. While their performances so far have been a concern, England have landed on the…

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Alan Shearer has called for Gareth Southgate to make three changes to his side for their last 16 showdown against Slovakia at Euro 2024. The Three Lions topped their group in reaching the knockout stages of the competition but turned in another woeful display against Slovenia on Tuesday night. The introduction of Kobbie Mainoo at half-time injected some life into the performance with Cole Palmer joining him midway through the second-half having replaced Bukayo Saka.…

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Manchester United have discussed a potential move for Bologna’s versatile winger Dan Ndoye, according to reports in Italy. The 23-year-old only joined Bologna last summer in a €9 million (£7.6m) deal from Swiss side FC Basel. At Euro 2024, Ndoye has started all three group games for Switzerland and has been one of their standout performers in the tournament so far. He scored in the 1-1 draw with Germany last Sunday and is now set…

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Whilst we’re not convinced by the Three lions performances so far, here’s a look at the what would be England’s path to through the knockouts. What would be England’s path through the knockouts England has successfully topped Group C at Euro 2024, securing a more favourable route through the knockout stages. With powerhouses like Spain, Germany, Portugal, and France on the opposite side of the draw, Gareth Southgate’s squad can breathe a slight sigh of…

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UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Wednesday 26/06 Live build-up, Kickoff times, where to watch on TV and how to stream on the go. Group E Ukraine vs Belgium (17:00) Live on BBC One and stream for free via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sports website Slovakia vs Romania (17:00) Live on BBC Two and stream for free via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sports website Group F Czech Republic vs Turkey (20:00) Live on ITV4…

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UK Back Pages ↗ The UK back pages are unsurprisingly dominated by England’s 0-0 draw against Slovenia. Despite two draws and a win, England will advance to the Round of 16 at the top of Group C. It’s also the group with the least amount of goals scored! European media react after England & France bore-fest The back pages – like much of England – are not happy with the performance as the European Media…

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William Gallas feels there is one particular ‘very solid’ player at Euro 2024 that Chelsea should look to sign in the summer transfer window. The Blues, along with their Premier League rivals, are watching this summer’s tournament with intrigue as they plot moves for a number of international stars. Gallas is keen to see his former side recruit a new central defender after veteran Thiago Silva ended his four-year stint at Stamford Bridge at the…

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Cristiano Ronaldo will start against Georgia, Roberto Martinez has confirmed, despite Portugal already being safely through to the Euro 2024 knockouts. A 2-1 comeback win over Czechia and a 3-0 thumping of Turkey has sealed Portugal’s place as Group F winners with a game to spare. It means Wednesday night’s clash against Georgia in Gelsenkirchen is a dead-rubber for Martinez’s side, and the manager had previously said he would be resting many players in preparation…

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England have secured their place in the Euro 2024 knockout stage but the Three Lions face a wait to see who they will play next in the last 16. Gareth Southgate’s side delivered another uninspiring performance in their final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday night but a goalless draw was enough to secure top spot in Group C. The result means England will play one of the best third-placed finishers from Groups D or…

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Roy Keane and Gary Neville have questioned Gareth Southgate’s decision to bring Conor Gallagher into England’s midfield for their Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia. After naming unchanged starting XIs for group games against Serbia and Denmark, Southgate tweaked his side for Tuesday’s game with Chelsea star Gallagher coming into midfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold partnered Declan Rice in midfield for the first two games with Southgate hopeful the introduction of Gallagher can inject some energy into his…

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England are competing in Euro 2024 this summer hoping to win their first major trophy since their World Cup triumph 58 years ago. Despite their poor performances in Germany, there’s no question that England’s squad is, on paper at least, more than capable of becoming just the second set of players to get their hands on international silverware. But whilst England players earn a standard match fee for every match they play, the financial rewards…

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England’s star-studded squad are competing in Euro 2024 in Germany this summer, eyeing the first-ever European Championship title in their history. But the group of 26 players, who have come in for some heavy criticism for their performances in their opening group games, does not contain Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, who has been left out of the squad by Gareth Southgate. Rashford scored just eight goals in 42 appearances for United this term, while…

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Frank Lampard says he ‘fears’ for Ousmane Dembele in France’s attack after Les Bleus missed out on top spot in their Euro 2024 group. France appeared to be on course for first place in Group D after Kylian Mbappe put them ahead from the penalty spot in their final group game against Poland on Tuesday. However, Robert Lewandowski equalised from the spot for Poland and France were held to a 1-1 draw. In the other…

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England’s stars fail to shine again (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)England turned in another worrying performance at Euro 2024 after being held to a goalless draw with Slovenia. England’s place in the knockout stages was already guaranteed ahead of kick-off. But it was too slow and too passive again as the Three Lions struggled to break down the opposition on another dull outing where last week’s problems showed no signs of improving. While there was…

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Harry Kane registered just one shot on target in England’s drab draw with Slovenia (EPA)England have finished top of Group C but delivered another uninspiring performance at Euro 2024 as Gareth Southgate’s side drew 0-0 with Slovenia. The Three Lions had already qualified for the last 16 ahead of their final group game on Tuesday evening but did little to appease the widespread criticism they have received so far this tournament with another disjointed display.…

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Southgate went to applaud fans after the final whistle (Picture: Harriet Lander – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)Gareth Southgate was booed by sections of England’s support following the Euro 2024 draw with Slovenia with empty beer cups thrown at the Three Lions boss as he left the pitch. England progress to the knockout stages as Group C winners but turned in another underwhelming display in a dull stalemate on Tuesday evening. Jeers were heard around the…

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Gareth Southgate praised Kobbie Mainoo’s impact after England’s draw with Slovenia (PA)Gary Neville believes Kobbie Mainoo must start in England’s midfield for their Euro 2024 last-16 tie on Sunday. The Three Lions delivered another disjointed display in their final game in Group C on Tuesday evening as they were held to a goalless draw by Slovenia. But the result was enough to see Gareth Southgate’s side finish top of the group, which means they will…

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Keane was impressed with his appearance off the bench (Picture: ITV)Gareth Southgate will now be under ‘huge pressure’ to start Chelsea star Cole Palmer in their last 16 showdown at Euro 2024. Palmer struck 27 goals in all competitions in his debut season for the Blues but was an unused substitute in England’s first two group games against Serbia and Denmark. In their final group game, the Three Lions laboured to a drab goalless draw…

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Cole Palmer was England’s biggest attacking threat against Slovenia (Getty)Gareth Southgate was coy over the chances of Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo starting England’s Euro 2024 last-16 tie this Sunday. England finished top of Group C with five points but delivered another uninspiring performance in the goalless draw with Slovenia on Tuesday evening. The result means Southgate’s side will now play one of the best third-placed teams in the last 16 this Sunday at 5pm,…

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Wright believes it could open up England’s attack in the knockout stages (Picture: ITV)Ian Wright has urged Gareth Southgate to bring Cole Palmer into the England squad… even if it means deploying Bukayo Saka at left-back to accommodate the Chelsea star. England toiled to a goalless draw against Slovenia in their final Group C match on Tuesday evening – a result which was good enough to secure qualification for the knockout stages as group winners.…

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Ellie Alderson, partner of Ollie Watkins, and Megan Davison, wife of Jordan Pickford, were among the WAGs at England’s match against Slovenia (Picture: Getty Images)The wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of the England team are getting nearly as much attention as their footballer partners at the Euros this year. All eyes were on Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s partner), Ellie Alderson (Ollie Watkins partner), Megan Davison (wife of Jordan Pickford), Aine May Kennedy (Conor Gallagher’s partner), Tolami…

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Caption: COLOGNE, GERMANY – JUNE 25:Cole Palmer(Getty)Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou praised Cole Palmer’s attacking intent after England’s goalless draw against Slovenia and has urged Gareth Southgate not to ‘protect’ the Chelsea forward at Euro 2024. England delivered another disjointed display in their stalemate against Slovenia on Tuesday evening but finished top of Group C with five points and will now play either the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine or Belgium in their last-16 tie in Gelsenkirchen…

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