The day of reckoning is here as England take on Slovakia in their Euro 2024last 16 clash at 5pm today.
After an underwhelming group stage, where the Three Lions won just one of three games and scored just twice, Gareth Southgate’s side need a big performance to get fans back onside and restore faith that football will come home this summer.
Slovakia are big underdogs against England – but after beating Belgium in their opening game of the tournament – they certainty should not be underestimated.
Meanwhile, Southgate is expected to make some changes to his England side with Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo set to come into the XI.
Follow all the action from Gelsenkirchen here:
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‘England have best chance to reach the final’
After Switzerland shockingly eliminated Italy on Saturday, former England defender Rio Ferdinand feels England are now the favourites to make the Euro 2024 final.
‘I have to say, if I was in the England squad now, and the draw came out like this, I wouldn’t be able to sleep with the excitement I’d have,’ Ferdinand told the BBC.
‘I’d be respecting all the other teams, yes. But to look at the other side of the draw and look at our side… Oh my.
‘We have got the chance – the best chance – to get to a final. What an opportunity.’
Have you seen the deepfake videos?
The recent deepfake AI-generated viral videos of England manager Gareth Southgate have caused some debate…
The Football Association (FA) are unhappy with the misleading clips that have been circulating on social media apps such as TikTok and Instagram.
But fans have argued that they are helping to boost morale and they are just a bit of fun.
What has Gareth Southgate said ahead of the match?
Here we go… it’s England day!
Good morning everyone. England face their first knockout game at Euro 2024 at 5pm today! Stay here to keep up to date with all the latest news and updates.
We already have a very good idea of how England will line up against Slovakia. You can check out the Three Lions XI here.