England top Euros group despite frustrating goalless draw with Slovenia

England draw 0-0 with Slovenia in final group game to finish top of group C


England endured a frustrating final group stage match at Euro 2024 as they played out a goalless draw against Slovenia.

The result, combined with Denmark's own 0-0 draw against Serbia, means England qualify as Group C winner's for the knockout stages.

The Three Lions will now play their last 16 tie in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, against a third-placed team from either Group D, E or F.

England bossed possession against a well-drilled Slovenia side, but were unable to turn their dominance into a morale-boosting victory as Tuesday's clash in Cologne ended goalless and with more groans from supporters.

England's best moment in the match came in the first half when they thought they had taken the lead through Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, only for the offside flag to dash any premature celebrations.

The performance and inability to break down the side 57th in FIFA's world rankings is sure to be pored over in close detail, in the coming days.

Coming into the match, England manager Gareth Southgate named the same starting XI as the previous two games, with the exception of Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold - who was replaced in England's midfield by Chelsea's Conor Gallagher.

England's qualification for the last 16 at Euro 2024 was confirmed ahead of their game with Slovenia, after results elsewhere.

England defeated Serbia 1-0 in their first match of the tournament, before drawing 1-1 with Denmark.


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