England vs Slovakia football prediction: Hard-fought victory

The Three Lions booked their place in the last 16 as Group C winners, thereby avoiding the difficult journey to Berlin, where the Henri Delaunay Cup will be awarded in two weeks' time.

Still unbeaten since the start of the tournament (won 1, drew 2 matches), but 90 minutes of stalemate against Slovenia sparked angry reactions from England fans.

Slovak English — England are disappointing

Many experts also directed criticism at coach Gareth Southgate, when his team only won 2/8 recent matches.

The 53-year-old coach has not been able to create cohesion and flexibility for the Three Lions' playing style. Therefore, although the team in white often controls the ball better than their opponents, there are not many unexpected situations.

Obviously, England is a team of top stars. However, when playing together, Harry Kane, Phil Foden or Jude Bellingham lack the cohesion to bring the highest performance.

Southgate tried to improve the weak areas, pushing Kobbie Mainoo to the front line to try out the fire with the hope that the 19-year-old would inspire the midfield.

Neither France, Belgium, Portugal, Germany nor Spain can stop England from reaching the final. But the team in white needs a more convincing result against Slovakia, who are not highly rated.

In addition to the shocking opening match when they defeated Belgium, Slovakia lost to Ukraine and shared points with Romania. However, the 4 points earned also helped the Falcons advance to the knockout round.

Slovakia's biggest positive point at Euro 2024 is their more open play. Coach Calzona's players have had 37 shots since the start of the tournament (13 on target), compared to just 2 shots on target at Euro 2020.

The Italian coach relied on the experience of veterans, with Slovakia's starting lineup having the oldest average age in the tournament (30 years 218 days), with Peter Pekarik and Juraj Kucka (both 37 years old) playing prominent roles.

Against Slovakia, England have an outstanding record, winning 5/6 times. The match at Veltins-Arena tonight is predicted to be unpredictable, but with higher strength and class, the Three Lions will win.

Force information

England: Trippier has a minor injury. Luke Shaw could make an appearance on the bench. Mainoo will start in place of Gallagher.

Slovakia: Full squad of best players.

Expected lineup

UK: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Mainoo, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Foden; Kane

Slovakia: Dubravka; Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko; Kucka, Lobotka, Duda; Schranz, Bozenik, Haraslin.

Match odds: England handicap 1 1/4 (0: 1 1/4)

Goal Odds: 2 1/4

Prediction: England win 1-0

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