England again failed to impress in a dour 0-0 draw, so Slovenia go through as one of the best third-place finishers, behind Denmark only on rankings.

Gareth Southgate bowed to pressure after the draw with Denmark and introduced Connor Gallagher for Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, while Slovenia were unbeaten after back-to-back stalemates.

Bukayo Saka had the ball in the net after 20 minutes, but Phil Foden was offside before rolling across for the simple tap-in.

Harry Kane and a Foden free kick were straight at the goalkeeper, while Declan Rice blasted off target.

Former Atalanta star Josip Ilicic came on for Slovenia and Cole Palmer also scuffed the finish straight at the goalkeeper.

It ended goalless and the Slovenians were celebrating at the final whistle, because they will go through as one of the best third-place finishers. They were level on points with Denmark, had the same goal difference, same goals scored and same disciplinary record, so they could only be divided by their rankings.

England 0-0 Slovenia

25-06-2024 20:00
3rd Round

Player statistic

1st half
Kieran Trippier Yellow card 17'    
    22' Yellow card Erik Janza
2nd half
Marc Guehi Yellow card 68'    
    73' Yellow card Jaka Bijol
Phil Foden Yellow card 77'    
England
Slovenia

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
5
Defender
12
Defender
2
Defender
6
Defender
16
Midfielder
46'
4
Midfielder
10
Midfielder
7
Attacker
71'
9
Attacker
11
Attacker
1
Goalkeeper
13
Defender
6
Defender
20
Defender
21
Defender
2
Defender
22
Midfielder
10
Midfielder
9
Attacker
11
Attacker
75'
17
Attacker

Substitutes

8
22
Defender
20
Attacker
3
Defender
23
Goalkeeper
13
Goalkeeper
19
Attacker
17
Attacker
21
Attacker
15
Defender
18
Attacker
14
Defender
25
Midfielder
26
Midfielder
46'
24
Attacker
71'
12
Goalkeeper
4
Defender
5
14
Midfielder
19
Attacker
7
Midfielder
3
Defender
8
Midfielder
16
Goalkeeper
15
Midfielder
23
Defender
24
Midfielder
18
Attacker
25
Midfielder
26
Attacker
75'

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