England 2-1 Slovakia LIVE RESULT – Euro 2024: Three Lions into last 8 as Bellingham and Kane lead dramatic turnaround
ENGLAND have secured their spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after a dramatic 2-1 win against Slovakia.
The Slovaks took the lead in Gelsenkirchen through Ivan Schranz on 25 minutes.
With seconds of the 90 remaining, Bellingham fired the Three Lions to extra-time with a stunning overhead kick.
Captain Harry Kane put England ahead less than a minute after the restart, flipping the last-16 clash on its head.
The Three Lions survived a late onslaught from the Slovaks and will now face Switzerland in the quarter-finals next Saturday.
- Match result: England 2-1 Slovakia (AET)
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80. This would be one of the biggest shocks in Euros history.
Slovakia are ranked 45th in the latest FIFA rankings.
They look set to make another couple of changes to get some fresh legs on for the remainder of the game.
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78. England have another free kick in a wide area.
Foden swings the cross in straight onto the head of Harry Kane,
With a completely free header, seven yards out, the Bayern Munich striker heads it wide of the target.
Big chance wasted.
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76. For Slovakia, the task is simple now, protect what you have.
It remains to be seen whether they will have the confidence to try and break as England throw more players forward.
Everyone is wondering why Gareth Southgate has not made any further substitutions.
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74. This is make or break time for England and Southgate.
They have just over quarter of an hour to find an equaliser at the very least.
As it stands it looks like the bookies' favourite to win Euro 2024 could be heading out.
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72. Bellingham gets down the left and checks onto his right foot.
He lifts a cross into the box but it is headed clear by Skriniar.
The English fans are starting to voice their discontent in Gelsenkirchen.
Brentford striker voices thoughts
Neal Maupay has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to give his thoughts on the England game:
England 0-1 Slovakia
70. Foden whips in a corner but it is headed away all too easily at the near post.
The quality of delivery from set pieces needs to improve.
Another ball played in by the Man City man is overhit and runs out harmlessly for a goal kick.
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68. You would think that Southgate has other options than playing Saka at left back in this game.
One thing is for sure, if England do not turn this game around his head is well and truly on the block.
Time is starting to run out for the Three Lions.
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66. It seems as though he will replace Trippier.
That would mean Saka slotting in at left back.
A bizarre reshuffle by the England manager.
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64. Trippier has stayed down after being clattered by Pekarik.
If he cannot continue Southgate will have no choice but to make a substitution.
It allows Slovakia a little breather to take the pressure off.
Cole Palmer looks set to come on for the Three Lions.
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62. Strelec is down on the floor seemingly in some discomfort.
He is going to be replaced by Bozenik.
Haraslin has also come off with Suslov replacing him.
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60. Trippier swings a teasing ball into the box.
It is headed away by Skriniar.
As England recycle the ball Mainoo wins a free kick on the edge of the box.
Meanwhile a still has been released to show how Foden was deemed offside for his goal.
Credit: ITV England 0-1 Slovakia
58. Bellingham is penalised for a foul in the Slovakia box.
He needs to be careful having been cautioned in the first half.
This is the risk for England now as they become more frustrated, they have three players who have already been booked.
Another rash challenge and they could be down to ten men.
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56. Something needs to change for England.
Southgate must be wondering what he can do to try and swing this game back into his side's favour.
Foden crosses but Kane is beaten to the ball far too easily.
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54. England give the ball away on the halfway line.
Strelec hits it first time, spotting Pickford in no-man's land.
Fortunately for England the ball runs narrowly wide of the goal.
Neville speaks mind in interval
Neville: “He’s tried minimum interference but I was sat on a bench in Nice eight years ago when England played Iceland - this has got Iceland vibes written all over it.
“It’s now or never for Gareth. He’s got to interfere and rip up the script he’s had all tournament, we’ve watched this now for three and a half games. We tried to be really positive and thinking this would be the game today that England would turn.
“He’s now got to twist. I don’t think it’s a case of one substitute, I think he’s got to get three on the pitch.
“I think we’ve got to see Palmer, Trent and Anthony Gordon. He’s got to shift the whole narrative around this game. That is not changing unless he does something right now.”
Neville continued: “I would probably switch Walker over - that be the first. Then, after ten minutes if it doesn’t change, I’d make another two.
“Gordon will give you a runner and we know Palmer is in better form at this moment in time that the players that are out on that pitch.
“Trent Alexander-Arnold - it’s illegal that lad is not playing football in any game like this for England.
“We cannot have Kyle Walker and Trippier and left and right-back when we are on the ball most of the time when that is the kid that is the best football player we’ve ever seen at right-back in this country. He’s got to be on the pitch.”
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52. Slovakia will feel they have been thrown a lifeline.
It remains to be seen whether that ruled out goal gives England some confidence in this game.
Southgate has sent the subs out to get warmed up.
England 0-1 Slovakia
50. There is a huge cheer from the Slovakian fans.
As the replay showed, Foden was ahead of Trippier when the ball was played to him.
Poor play from the Man City attacker as there was no need for him to be in such an advanced position.
Goal disallowed - Offside
VAR check in progress
Goal - Phil Foden (England)
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48. We wait to see if England employ any changes to their tactics.
For Slovakia, they need to continue to be patient and absorb the pressure while looking to hit England on the break.
Hancko puts a strong challenge in on Saka and wins Slovakia a throw in.
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46. Neither side have made any changes at the break.
Southgate seems content with the way things are going.
You would struggle to find an England fan feeling the same.
Kick-off: England 0-1 Slovakia
We are back underway in Gelsenkirchen.
This a massive fourty-five minutes ahead for the Three Lions.
England get the second-half started.
HT: England 0-1 Slovakia
The excuses have already started as pundits talk about how England's players are tired after a long season.
Every other team in this tournament is playing in Euro 2024 after a long and gruelling season.
As it stands, England do not want this game enough and Gareth Southgate needs to change that.
