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England Vs Slovenia UEFA Euro 2024 Preview: Match Facts, Key Stats, Team News

Several within the England camp have acknowledged the need for improvement, with anticipated changes aimed at gaining momentum heading into the knockout stage, provided they qualify

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England national football team players during a practice session before their UEFA Euro 2024 opener. Photo: X/ @England
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England play Slovenia in its final Group C game at Euro 2024 on Tuesday. Negativity has surrounded Gareth Southgate's team following its unconvincing 1-1 draw with Denmark, but England still tops the group on four points and a draw will be enough to guarantee it advances to the round of 16. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. local (1900 GMT) in Cologne. (More Football News)

Here's what to know about the match

England Vs Slovenia: Match Facts

바카라” England's 1-1 draw with Denmark has sparked heavy criticism of the team, despite it topping Group C and being likely to progress even if it loses to Slovenia. While England could still finish third, four points has always been enough to advance to the knockout phase of the Euros as one of the best third-placed teams.

바카라” England beat Serbia 1-0 in its opening game.

바카라” Winning the group would mean England faces one of the best third-placed teams from Group D, E or F.

바카라” Slovenia 바카라” on two points 바카라” goes into the game knowing it could finish top or bottom of the group, depending on results.

바카라” Slovenia has drawn against Denmark and Serbia in its other games in Group C.

England Vs Slovenia: Team News

바카라” All 26 players in England's squad were due to train on Monday, with speculation Luke Shaw could play for the first time at these Euros, having missed the end of the season with injury.

바카라” Southgate may decide to make a change in midfield after experimenting with defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in a holding role. Conor Gallagher could partner Declan Rice instead.

England Vs Slovenia: (Stats) By The Numbers

바카라” Harry Kane scored a record-extending 64th goal for England in the game against Denmark.

바카라” Slovenia is playing in only its second Euros and is still waiting for its first win.

England Vs Slovenia: What They're Saying

바카라” 바카라œWe are very aware that our performances need to improve, but in terms of points and goals, we're in a very similar situation to the last Euro and we're comfortable with that.바카라 바카라” England coach Gareth Southgate.

바카라” "We are now facing the last group game. We turn our thoughts towards England. They are clear favourites, but so were the Danes and the Serbs. So we need to lift our heads and prepare.바카라 바카라” Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek.

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