- The England vs Slovenia match will be played on Tuesday at 2200EAT.
- England are top in Pool C on 4 points.
- Slovenia are third on 2 points.
All eyes will be on England when they face Slovenia in their final Group C match set to be played in Cologne for Tuesday’s Euro 2024 clash.
The Gareth Southgate-coached side squandered the opportunity to secure qualification to the knockout stages after a lacklustre display in a 1-1 draw with Denmark in their second pool game.
In that match, Harry Kane’s 18th-minute opener had given the Three Lions an early advantage but, much like in their opening 1-0 win against Serbia, they failed to capitalize on an early lead.
Morten Hjulmand’s effort from distance levelled proceedings with Denmark perhaps unfortunate not to claim all three points from the clash where England came under a lot of fire for a lacklustre display.
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Heading into the final pool game, England will be desperate to put to rest any doubts as they chase a spot in the knockouts.
Southgate’s men still remain in the driving seat, sitting top of their pool on four points, two clear of Denmark – who face Serbia in Tuesday’s other meeting – and Slovenia.
While Slovenia have never beaten England in their six attempts across all competitions (D1 L5), England are looking to go through a fourth consecutive European Championship group stage unbeaten, having done so in 2012, 2016 and 2020.
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What time does England vs Slovenia start?
The match will kick off at 2200EAT and will be played at the RheinEnergieStadion.
England vs Slovenia Squad & Team News
Jordan Pickford is expected to keep his place within the sticks with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka entrusted with the scoring responsibilities.
Squad: Aaron Ramsdale, Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Joe Gomez, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, Lewis Dunk, Luke Shaw, Marc Guéhi, Adam Wharton, Conor Gallagher, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze, Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Jarrod Bowen, Ollie Watkins, Phil Foden.
Head coach: Gareth Southgate
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Slovenia
Igor Vekic, Jan Oblak, Vid Belec, David Brekalo, Erik Janza, Jaka Bijol, Jure Balkovec, Miha Blazic, Petar Stojanovic, Vanja Drkusic, Zan Karnicnik, Adam Gnezda Cerin, Adrian Zeljkovic, Benjamin Verbic, Jasmin Kurtic, Jon Gorenc Stankovic, Josip Ilicic, Sandi Lovric, Timi Max Elsnik, Tomi Horvat, Andraz Sporar, Benjamin Sesko, Jan Mlakar, Nino Zugelj, Zan Celar, Zan Vipotnik.
Head coach: Matjaž Kek
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England vs Slovenia Head-to-head
This will be only England and Slovenia’s second encounter at a major tournament, with the Three Lions winning 1-0 in the group stages of the 2010 World Cup.
Yet Southgate’s side have a fine head-to-head record in this meeting, suggesting any concerns over an unlikely upset should be off the cards.
Slovenia have failed to win any of their six matches against England across all competitions (D1 L5).
Only against Greece and fellow Group C side Denmark have Slovenia faced a side on more occasions (both seven) without ever winning a single match.
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England vs Slovenia Current Form
England: DWLWD
Slovenia: WWDDD
England vs Slovenia Prediction
England are expected to win on Tuesday, with the Opta supercomputer handing them a dominant 66.5% chance of getting the job done in Cologne and topping Group C.
Slovenia are predicted a meagre 14.2% likelihood of claiming a maiden triumph against their opponents in the same data-led simulations, with a draw forecast slightly higher at 19.3%.
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