Euro 2024 LIVE: England XI vs Slovakia 'leaked' as man 'held at gunpoint' in stadium
England look to dust off the cobwebs of an underwhelming group stage by discovering Euro 2024-winning form in this evening's last-16 clash against Slovakia. Gareth Southgate's side need a convincing performance to go with a win in Gelsenkirchen after receiving ruthless criticism for their three Group C displays.
Related articles Luciano Spalletti scrambles to save his job after Italy's Euro 2024 exit Anthony Gordon's stance on Liverpool transfer emerges as Reds 'still interested'England finished above Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia but only won one of their three matches - a 1-0 opener against the latter - and managed just two goals.
The Three Lions are on the favourable side of the draw; it is impossible to meet France, Portugal, Spain or Germany until the final.
Victory against Slovakia would book a quarter-final date against Switzerland, who reached the last eight for the second successive European Championships by beating Italy 2-0 in Berlin on Saturday.
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After England face Slovakia, Spain, who won all three of their group games without conceding, clash with Georgia, who defeated Portugal 2-0 last time out.
Express Sport provides all the latest news updates from Euro 2024 as England's knockout campaign commences.
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17 mins ago09:28Alex TurkGareth Southgate looking for improvementEngland manager Gareth Southgate has claimed the last-16 match against Slovakia is an opportunity for his side to improve.
Following an underwhelming group stage, England will be expected to put in a performance of a team capable of winning Euro 2024.
Southgate said: "The fact is you go into a different mental state [in the knockout stage].
"Everybody knows that knockout football is jeopardy. Everybody knows that on a given day, an opponent can make it really tough for you.
"You know the quality of the opposition left is high and so it changes the mindset. It is about 'how far can we go?' We are trying to achieve something exceptional.
"But it is a step at a time and tomorrow is a chance to improve aspects of our game, to show composure in moments.
"The game will take us in different directions at different moments and you've got to be able to respond and react in the right way in all of those moments.
"We have thrived in those challenges in the past and we're looking forward to tomorrow."
56 mins ago08:49Alex TurkAnge Postecoglou vs VARAnge Postecoglou ripped into VAR after Germany's controversial penalty against Denmark in Saturday's 2-0 Euro 2024 last-16 win in Dortmund.
The host nation were awarded a spot kick for a Joachim Andersen handball from point-blank range moments after his opener was ruled out because a toe was offside.
And the Tottenham head coach took issue with VAR's latest interference in the game, defending referee Michael Oliver in the same breath.
"That's the issue. Michael Oliver is not making this decision. That's been my issue all along. He saw the action, he deemed it wasn't necessary to be a penalty. That's my problem," Postecoglou told ITV.
"If I hear one more person say they're [VAR] not re-refereeing the game, I will blow up. Seriously, that is exactly what they do. That is not why we brought in technology for that decision.
"That decision, to me, is quite an easy one. If that wasn't paid [given], we wouldn't be talking about it tomorrow. This is not on Michael Oliver.
"We're criticising the technology, which is what I've criticised consistently. I fully back the referee. If he didn't pay that [give that], if he did pay that, we'd say 'okay'. Technology is supposed to be definitive."
\ud83d\udde8\ufe0f "If I hear one more person saying that they're [VAR] not re-refereeing the game, I will blow up" - Ange Postecoglou
The panel explain and discuss the handball decision which led to Germany's opening goal...
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England and Spain are in action during the second day of the Euro 2024 round of 16...
5pm: England vs Slovenia - Gelsenkirchen (ITV)
8pm: Spain vs Georgia - Cologne (ITV)
The winner of England's match will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals next week.
Meanwhile, a mouth-watering tie against hosts Germany awaits Spain if they navigate past Georgia later in the day.
England face Slovakia at 5pm. (Image: GETTY) 2 hours ago07:53Alex TurkMan held at gunpoint in stadiumGerman police held a masked man at gunpoint as they arrested him at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund on Saturday.
According to the Mail, an individual climbed onto the roof of the stadium after Germany's 2-0 win against Denmark.
A video that has surfaced shows many fans shouting for him to come down from the rafters as police chased him.
He eventually relented at gunpoint before the officers unmasked him and made an arrest, evacuating fans out of the stadium after the incident.
It's the latest security concern at Euro 2024.
2 hours ago07:47Alex TurkEngland XI vs Slovakia 'leaked'Gareth Southgate is reportedly set to make just one change to his England team against Slovakia this evening.
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is expected to make his first international tournament start, replacing Chelsea's Conor Gallagher.
Kieran Trippier was an injury doubt in the build-up, but Southgate has confirmed that all 25 players apart from Luke Shaw are fit to start.
That means Phil Foden is also in line to keep his place despite returning home for the birth of his third child earlier in the week.
2 hours ago07:43Alex TurkGood morning!Good morning, all!
Welcome to Express Sport's coverage of your Sunday at Euro 2024, and it's a big one...
England face off against Slovakia in the round of 16 before Spain clash with Georgia.
Stay tuned for all the build-up and regular news updates from Germany as Gareth Southgate's side begin their knockout campaign.
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Euro 2024 LIVE: England XI vs Slovakia 'leaked' as man 'held at gunpoint' in stadium
Euro 2024 LIVE: England XI vs Slovakia 'leaked' as man 'held at gunpoint' in stadium
Euro 2024 LIVE: England XI vs Slovakia 'leaked' as man 'held at gunpoint' in stadium
Euro 2024 LIVE: England XI vs Slovakia 'leaked' as man 'held at gunpoint' in stadium
Euro 2024 LIVE: England XI vs Slovakia 'leaked' as man 'held at gunpoint' in stadium
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