England will look to maintain their attacking momentum against Slovenia as they look for goal-scoring chances. Gareth Southgate made one change at half time by replacing Conor Gallagher for Kobbie Mainoo.
England struggled to muster any sense of urgency during their dour 0-0 draw with Denmark, although there were signs of progress as they moved the ball quicker and looked to combine more with Kieran Trippier, Declan Rice and Phil Foden. In this article, we will discuss the high lights of England National Football Team vs Slovenia National Football Team Lineups.
England National Football Team
England are struggling to gain any forward momentum and have failed to crack Slovenia’s determined defence. Kieran Trippier and John Stones have been targeted while Andraz Sporar and Marc Guehi have played key roles in restricting England’s attacking options.
Gareth Southgate is expected to make just one change to his starting lineup for this game, likely introducing Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden into an advanced midfield role alongside Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham. Kalvin Phillips could replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at left back allowing Walker to switch sides for his preferred right back position.
England will rely heavily on their midfield as the key to victory, led by players such as Mason Mount and Jack Grealish who can provide strength and tactical awareness. Their work will be supplemented by John Stones and Kyle Walker as defensive stalwarts while Luke Shaw and Marc Guehi provide pace and versatility from full back positions. However, breaking through Slovenian defense led by Jan Oblak will present England midfielders with an uphill task; Slovenia’s Alpine republic team are known for being resilient under pressure which makes them even harder opponents for the Three Lions than expected!
LB: Kyle Walker
At Euro 2024, England face their opening match against an upstart Slovenia team who aim to end a five-match losing streak at the tournament.
Gareth Southgate will hope for an improved performance from England after their lackluster start against Group C opponents, and are struggling to penetrate defences with no width in either flank. Kickoff at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne will take place at 8pm BST.
Slovenia’s defense consists of players known for possessing strong defensive mindsets. Goalkeeper Jan Oblak leads this side, known for his reflexes and command of the penalty area. Supporting him are Zan Karnicnik, Vanja Drkusic, Jaka Bijol and Erik Janza of Red Bull Salzburg alongside Petar Stojanovic Adam Cerin Timi Elsnik Jan Mlakar as midfielders; forwards Andraz Sporar and Benjamin Sesko will seek to provide an edge against an otherwise tight defence.
CM: Declan Rice
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is an established starter for England and can help control possession with ease. He enjoys linking up well with teammates, possessing an extensive range of passing options and boasting strong shooting powers.
He is one of Europe’s finest at moving forward and finding space to shoot. While often overlooked by fans, he remains a vital player for Three Lions.
England have plenty of individual talent, yet their defensive resiliency makes it hard for them to penetrate Slovenia’s defense. Foden attempted to run around the back but was hauled down by Vanja Drkusic who attempted to tackle him but the referee waved it away as illegal contact by vanja Drkusic.
Gareth Southgate introduces Cole Palmer as a replacement for Rice and quickly exploits his ball possession to send a pass over to Jude Bellingham who dribbles inside before shooting an effort that misses its target. Although England are enjoying an improved start to the second half, they must find some inspiration to differentiate themselves from Slovenia in order to reach Denmark’s result against Serbia for last-16 qualification – so much work must still be done.
CM: Conor Gallagher
Gareth Southgate must address two key questions for England following their goalless draw with Slovenia: improving performance out of possession and increasing left-side width; as well as finding ways to build greater composure and press resistance among his central midfielders.
Gallagher started off the teamsheet, yet struggled to form any meaningful connections with Rice, losing possession four times during the first half. At half-time he was replaced by Kobbie Mainoo who came on with instructions to stay high within England’s inside-right role.
Mainoo was more effective and connected well with Jude Bellingham. Unfortunately, he still made too many giveaways and failed to make an impactful tackle or create an opportunity in his 45-minute stint on the pitch; therefore failing to provide England with enough energy or urgency on counterattack – requiring him to be more active during the second half.
CM: Bukayo Saka
England-Slovenia match at Euro 2024 tournament is expected to be one of the most watched. Both teams boast strong track records and possess impressive rosters of players, which could play a pivotal role in its outcome. Starting lineups could prove decisive.
England are having difficulty breaking through Slovenia’s tight defense. Their attacking midfield trio of Kieran Trippier, Gary Cahill and Jordan Ibe is struggling to link up effectively together in the final third.
Bukayo Saka’s hard work and strong defensive mindset make him a valuable member of the Three Lions squad, helping break up opponent attacks while initiating counterattacks against them.
Gareth Southgate will be hoping that his side can put in a stronger performance against Slovenia after their disappointing draw with Serbia, so is considering playing Kobbie Mainoo instead of Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield and Cole Palmer as an energetic replacement for Foden. Together they could stretch out the pitch and prevent Slovenia from frustrating England as much as they did against Serbia.
CM: Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham will continue to be debated as to his position within England’s midfield, whether as a number ten or deeper midfielder. But one thing is certain – when fit, Jude should start every competitive match available to him, providing vital energy into the team while enabling players such as Phil Foden to operate centrally.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deployment as England’s central midfielder has come in for much scrutiny during their dismal tournament performance so far, prompting much commentary and speculation that his experiment has now come to an end. With Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher known for being an effective presser he should provide more drive for possession-based play from England.
Trippier collides into Andraz Sporar in the center circle and concedes a free kick despite should being booked for his reckless tackle. Southgate made changes at half time to add more attacking thrust to his side but this wasn’t enough as England remain predictable and predictable in possession with no urgency or sense of urgency to advance further in Euro 2024.
CM: Phil Foden
After impressing for Manchester City as part of Pep Guardiola’s Under-21 side, Phil Foden was called up by Gareth Southgate’s senior squad in August 2020 and quickly earned praise in various positions across his playing time for Gareth Southgate’s Young Lions side.
Foden began the match by dribbling past Bijol before taking a shot from outside of the box that was blocked, before whipping in an inviting cross for Kane who could only nod down his attempt at touching it.
After the break, England struggle to find their rhythm and foden once more finds himself involved with his volley from outside the box being well saved by Jan Oblak. Southgate switches out Conor Gallagher for Kobbie Mainoo as England search for more attacking options against Slovenia – an attack-minded side who are determined and possess good possession. England must use their good possession strategically if they wish to progress in this tight Group C encounter at RheinEnergieStadion.
CM: Harry Kane
England are looking forward to taking another step toward reaching the knockout stages with a win against Slovenia on Tuesday, hoping that Gareth Southgate can guide his side toward more than mere long range shots from opponents. While England have struggled in possession, their defense has held strong against their opposition’s attempts from beyond range – something their rivals could only hope to achieve from long range attempts against England thus far.
Slovenia will adopt a 4-4-2 midblock, with players such as Zan Karnicnik, Vanja Drkusic, Jaka Bijol, Erik Janza, Petar Stojanovic Timi Elsnik Adam Cerin and Andraz Sporar charged with maintaining defensive solidarity. While they possess one emerging talent up top (Benjamin Sesko), Slovenia are unlikely to cause too many headaches for England at RheinEnergieStadion Cologne.
Trent Alexander-Arnold appears to have reached his peak performance after being replaced before the hour mark against Denmark by Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher; Declan Rice will join Kane alongside Conor Gallagher alongside Kane as England look for impactful left wing play from Phil Foden who showed glimpses of promise but must improve left side dynamic for impact in this tournament.
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