England vs Slovenia EURO 2024 Drama: England’s Frustration and Slovenia’s Triumph in a Thrilling 0-0 Draw

In the thrilling EURO 2024 Group C match between England vs Slovenia, England ended up at the top of Group C after a goalless draw with a resilient Slovenia, who made history by qualifying for an EURO knockout stage for the first time. The match, held in Cologne, saw both teams fight hard but ultimately cancel each other out.

England vs Slovenia: Key Moments

• 5′: Šeško’s header marked the first on-target attempt.
• 40′: Kane narrowly missed converting Trippier’s cross.
• 90+2′: Palmer’s effort was saved by Oblak.

Match Summary: England Held Firm by Slovenia

First Half: Early Chances and Near Misses

Gareth Southgate brought in Conor Gallagher following the draw against Denmark, while Slovenia stuck with their unchanged lineup. Slovenia settled quickly, with Benjamin Šeško directing the game’s first real chance straight at Jordan Pickford. England’s Harry Kane and Phil Foden tried their luck from a distance but couldn’t break through Slovenia’s defense. Five minutes before halftime, Kane came closest, stretching to meet Kieran Trippier’s cross but falling just short.

Second Half: Increased Tempo, Same Result

At the restart, Southgate introduced Kobbie Mainoo to inject some pace. England increased the pressure, but Slovenia’s defense held strong. Despite Cole Palmer’s dynamic entry giving England some momentum, Slovenia’s defense, led by Jan Oblak, remained unbreached. Palmer’s late attempt following a swift move was comfortably saved by Oblak. The final whistle brought jubilation for Slovenia as they celebrated their historic progression.

Key Stats

• Historic Milestone: Slovenia reached an EURO knockout round for the first time.
• Recent Form: Slovenia has lost only two of their last 17 competitive matches (W8 D7).
• England’s Consistency: England has finished an EURO group stage unbeaten for the fourth time in a row.
• Continuous Success: The Three Lions have made it to the EURO knockout rounds for five consecutive finals.
• Unbeaten Streak: England remains unbeaten in their last 14 EURO group stage matches (W8 D6).
• Top of the Group Again: Southgate’s squad topped an EURO group for the second time in a row.

Looking Ahead

England will face the third-placed team from either Groups D, E, or F in Gelsenkirchen on June 30.