England vs Slovenia LIVE: Harry Kane and co bid to shut Euro 2024 critics up in Cologne

England will be desperate to bounce back from their 1-1 draw against Denmark (Image: Getty)

After doing their talking off the pitch, Harry Kane and his fellow England team-mates will be desperate to shut their critics up on it when they take on Slovenia tonight in Cologne. The Three Lions came in for criticism after their 1-1 draw with Denmark last time out.

Among those critics were Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, with Kane and Declan Rice a number of players to issue them with stern responses.

But they know more than anyone how important it is for England to put on a show against Slovenia this evening as they look to top Group C.

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The Three Lions currently sit top with four points, knowing a victory will guarantee them first-place while a draw also could if Denmark fail to beat Serbia in their final group match.

But realistically, anything other than a win would heap further pressure and scrutiny on Gareth Southgate's squad ahead of the knockout stages.

England will opt for a similar starting XI to those picked against Serbia and Denmark. Southgate also faces a dilemma over his midfield, with Conor Gallagher expected to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold.

6 mins ago18:39Sam SmithTeam news shortly

England's team to face Slovenia will be announced before 7pm.

Let us know in the comments who you're backing to start for the Three Lions.

41 mins ago18:04Sam SmithGareth Southgate's England dilemma

Gareth Southgate has reportedly been tweaking England's tactics in the aftermath of strong criticism of the 1-1 draw with Denmark.

Conor Gallagher is widely expected to come into midfield, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The experiment of Alexander-Arnold in midfield has failed to work at Euro 2024.

Luke Shaw remains absent.

Gareth Southgate has some selection dilemmas tonight (Image: Getty) 42 mins ago18:03Sam SmithEngland vs Slovenia odds

Bet365 have England as strong favourites to beat Slovenia to-nil in Cologne. Find the latest odds below...

Full time result:

England 1/3, Draw 15/4, Slovenia 10/1

To Win to Nil:

England 5/6, Slovenia 14/1

44 mins ago18:01Sam SmithWhat time does England vs Slovenia kick off?

England meet Slovenia in their final Group C match at Euro 2024.

Results in other groups mean the Three Lions are through regardless of their performance tonight.

The match, which is being played in Cologne, will kick off at 8pm.

Stay tuned!

45 mins ago18:00Sam SmithGood evening!

It's a huge night for England in Group C.

Comprehensively defeat Slovenia a convincing performance and we will be wondering what all the fuss was about.

Anything less will prove England's critics for their displays against Serbia and Denmark correct.

We will have all the latest build-up before the 8pm kick-off, followed by live text coverage of the game.

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England vs Slovenia LIVE: Harry Kane and co bid to shut Euro 2024 critics up in Cologne

England vs Slovenia LIVE: Harry Kane and co bid to shut Euro 2024 critics up in Cologne

England vs Slovenia LIVE: Harry Kane and co bid to shut Euro 2024 critics up in Cologne

England vs Slovenia LIVE: Harry Kane and co bid to shut Euro 2024 critics up in Cologne

England vs Slovenia LIVE: Harry Kane and co bid to shut Euro 2024 critics up in Cologne