England ended their group stage marketing campaign at Euro 2024 not with a bang, however with a 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday night.
With the opposite Group C match – between Denmark and Serbia – additionally ending goalless, Gareth Southgate's aspect will stay on high however the head coach may have loads to consider in preparation for the group's Spherical of 16 match.
Bukayo Saka had a shot on aim halfway by means of the primary half however his effort was dominated out by VAR, and none of his teammates may higher his efforts as the sport progressed.
Kobi Manu was introduced on for Conor Gallagher within the second half and there was one other constructive begin, however finally neither group was in a position to break the impasse.
Right here, Craig Hope takes management of England's gamers – and assesses who carried out greatest on a difficult night time in Germany.
England might have topped their group, however their efficiency declined within the group stage.
A few of England's gamers appeared nameless within the match towards Slovenia, which resulted in them failing to attain targets.
Gareth Southgate has loads to consider this week as he prepares for the knockout levels
England (4–1–4–1)
Jordan Pickford 6
He was largely a spectator, however he can't assist however get pleasure from watching what's in entrance of him. Common involvement achieved with minimal fuss and one other clear sheet. This group's issues lie elsewhere. Does he desire enjoying on the left?!
Financial savings: 1
Handed: 23
Distance lined: 3.7 miles
Kyle Walker 5
Was careless on the ball at instances and missed an awesome probability to hit a cross or shot when Kane was taken out of the world straight into the sport. England wanted his tempo to disrupt the opposition when every thing slowed down a lot, and that didn't occur.
Handed: 87
Tackles: 1
Distance traveled: 6.1 miles
John Stones 5.5
Threw a ball into the stands early on after which put one other out of play. He didn't even go into midfield to catch the ball, however that's onerous to do when every thing is so static in entrance of him. Did effectively defensively, not that they have been examined an excessive amount of.
Handed: 86
Tackles: 0
Distance traveled: 5.8 miles
Marc Guehi 6
He is likely one of the guys who gifted the ball to Slovenia throughout a nasty begin however then dealt effectively with Cesko and it was one other stable efficiency till the error he was booked for which may have price Slovenia the win. Good efficiency right here however you are feeling he at all times makes a mistake.
Cross: 100
Tackles: 0
Distance traveled: 5.9 miles
Kieran Trippier supplied some crosses however nonetheless appears wanting perfection at left-back for the group
Marc Guehi virtually gave Slovenia a direct assault however they made a stable save later
Kieran Trippier 6
He performed some crosses that deserved extra and a minimum of created some hazard. He needed to choose up his recreation after a first-half yellow card and he did effectively. Having him at left-back isn't splendid however he's profiting from poor work.
Cross: 94
Tackles: 0
Distance traveled: 5.9 miles
Declan Rice 5.5
Some good, some dangerous. He actually gave his greatest and tried to take England forward within the second half, however it was one other efficiency that was completely different to those he has given for Arsenal. His frustration was evident late on as he appeared to the skies.
Handed: 52
Photographs: 1
Distance traveled: 6.8 miles
Bukayo Saka 4.5
Not concerned sufficient and doubts stay that he’s not absolutely match. This model of Saka shouldn’t be the England star of earlier tournaments. He’s doing effectively to remain within the group and his removing on 71 minutes was lengthy overdue. The acquainted sample of speedy fade-out in video games continued.
Handed: 33
Photographs: 0
Distance traveled: 4.9 miles
conor gallagher 5
Hooked cruelly on half-time. He wasn't nice however it felt harsh given he was the one change to Southgate's beginning XI. Failed to attach together with his head to Trippier's very good cross that might have been goalwards and cleverly dribbled round with out providing something, however we already knew that.
Handed: 17
Photographs: 0
Distance lined: 3.7 miles
Conor Gallagher (pictured centre) was referred to as as much as the squad instead of Trent Alexander-Arnold however did not make a mark in his place.
Bukayo Saka thought he had scored, however his aim was dominated out by way of VAR
Jude Bellingham doesn't really feel as safe in Southgate's beginning XI as he used to
Jude Bellingham 4
He was both shedding the ball or lacking challenges within the first half. The place was the famous person of the early recreation? Irritable and pedestrian, he at one level raised his arms and stared on the bench. Shifted to left again for the second half however nothing improved. His place within the group shouldn’t be taken without any consideration.
Handed: 49
Photographs: 0
Distance traveled: 5.9 miles
Phil Foden 7
England's greatest attacking participant, so why not play him the place he's needed from the beginning – within the center? Different gamers weren't on the identical wavelength together with his one-touch passing and he was clearly annoyed together with his team-mates, and understandably so. England's greatest efficiency on one other poor night time for the group.
Cross: 73
Photographs: 3
Distance traveled: 6.5 miles
Harry Kane 5
Sluggish begin once more. At one level Foden needed to be on his guard by not understanding a intelligent go. Photographs from distance have been both blocked or simply saved. Higher within the second half, however one of the best work was completed in areas apart from centre-forward.
Handed: 12
Photographs: 5
Distance lined: 3.6 miles
Kobi Manu was introduced on to exchange Gallagher early within the second half and supplied some spark on 45 minutes
Cole Palmer was additionally a wonderful participant however did not convert an awesome probability for England.
Substitute gamers
Kobi Manu (changed Gallagher 46) 6
Supplied extra dynamism than Gallagher and a minimum of tried to make issues occur, even after they didn't. Sufficient to counsel he's price retaining in midfield for the following recreation, as he's keen to interrupt by means of the strains and break up the monotony of England's recreation.
Handed: 33
Photographs: 0
Distance lined: 3.6 miles
Cole Palmer (changed Saka 71) 6.5
He made some glorious passes quickly after his arrival however was put in a tough place amid a dull England show. Nonetheless, he did extra in his 20 minutes than Bellingham did in 90, and now he should begin.
Handed: 12
Photographs: 1
Distance lined: 1.6 miles
Trent-Alexander-Arnold (for Trippier 85) N/A
Introduced on at right-back however it was too late to make an affect.
Passes: 6
Photographs: 1
Distance lined: 0.7 miles
Anthony Gordon (changed Foden 88) N/A
Lastly bought some minutes within the match, however he wants greater than that. An excellent, incisive ahead go that led to an opportunity.
Cross: 2
Photographs: 0
Distance traveled: 0.4 miles
Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak had no bother enjoying among the many goalkeepers.
Southgate should now change his recreation as England look to impress of their Spherical of 16 tie
Supervisor – Gareth Southgate 4
Modified their system to 4-1-4-1 however nothing actually modified – England's group was already predictable and generic and there was no actual technique to what they did. They need to have made multiple change to the beginning XI and may positively change issues up now. Good gamers look dangerous on this group.
Slovenia (4-4-2): Badal 6.5; Carnicnik 7, Drkusic 7, Bijol 7, Janša 6; Stojanovic 6.5, Cerin 6.5, Elsnik 7, Mlakar 5.5; Cesco 6 (Ilicic 75, 5), Sporer 5.5
Supervisor: Matza muffins 6.5
Ref: Clement Turpin (FRA) 7
Trippier was appropriately booked for a foul within the first half and he and his group referred to as England's offside aim with out the necessity for VAR. No complaints with the officers' efficiency, even when they have been torpid at instances.
