England 0-0 Slovenia: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Three Lions Limp Their Way To Top Spot In Group C?

While England might have officially wrapped up top spot in Group C on Tuesday night, the Three Lions put in another downbeat performance as they had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against Slovenia in Cologne.

Although Gareth Southgate’s men might have been smelling the chance to finally make a EURO 24 statement at the third attempt, the pre-tournament favourites once again failed to find any kind of fluidity in the final third.

Despite watching Bukayo Saka’s first-half strike riled out for an offside in the build up, England flattered to deceive and the pressure on their shoulders will only intensify.

England were also short on creativity in a group where no team scored more than one goal in a game for the first time in the competition’s history.

While the European giants have drastically struggled to make any kind of statement over in Germany this summer, Denmark’s 0-0 draw with Serbia was enough to limp their way to top spot in Group C.

On a night when Southgate’s men missed out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity in Cologne, we have taken a look at the main talking points.

Pressure on Southgate’s shoulders ramps up

Putting in what was a woeful performance agains Denmark last week as they had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate, Southgate had made it abundantly clear that he was calling on an immediate response when his squad arrived in Cologne on Tuesday night.

However, while England might have opened up EURO 24 tipped as a leading contender to get their hands on a first piece silverware since their World Cup success way back in 1966, they have drastically struggled to make any kind of impact on the major tournament stage.

While the one-time Middlesbrough boss might have some of Europe’s most iconic attacking superstars at his disposal, the Three Lions have struggled to find any kind of fluidity in the final third.

Failing to cause Jan Oblak any real issues here, there were audible boos from England’s travelling…

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Author : Tom Dunstan

Publish date : 2024-06-25 22:13:17

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