Euro 2024: England advances as Group C winners after lackluster goalless draw with Slovenia; put fans to sleep
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Jun 26, 2024, 2:38 AM ISTIn a match devoid of excitement and decisive action, England secured their berth in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 as Group C winners following a lackluster 0-0 draw against Slovenia on Tuesday.
In a match devoid of excitement and decisive action, England secured their berth in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 as Group C winners following a lackluster 0-0 draw against Slovenia at the RheinEnergieStadion in Germany's Cologne on Tuesday night.
England and Slovenia share the points ๐ค
England top Group C ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | pic.twitter.com/VtUAncDydS
The encounter saw England coach Gareth Southgate making a solitary change from their previous outings, as Conor Gallagher stepped in for Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, slotting ahead of Declan Rice in a structured 4-1-4-1 formation.
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Despite hopes of injecting vigor into their gameplay, England struggled with familiar issues of sluggishness in the early phases. Bukayo Saka appeared to break the deadlock with a well-taken shot, only for the goal to be disallowed due to offside, leaving fans frustrated.
As the teams headed into halftime deadlocked, murmurs of discontent echoed through the stands, prompting a halftime substitution that saw Kobbie Mainoo replacing Gallagher, aimed at revitalizing England's approach.
Cologne Stadium ๐๏ธ๐ | pic.twitter.com/oM5DrbtW6p
โ UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024)The second half saw a marginally improved performance from England, with Phil Foden and John Stones coming close to breaking the deadlock through a combination play that nearly resulted in a goal, only to see Slovenia's defense scramble to safety.
Despite failing to secure a victory, England's point from the draw ensured their progression to the next round as Group C winners. The identity of their opponents in the knockout phase remains undecided, as Slovenia also advanced to the next stage as one of the best third-place finishers, following an undefeated run in the group stage.
England's journey in Euro 2024 continues with concerns swirling around their ability to elevate their performance to match the tournament's intensifying stakes. Despite featuring stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice against Slovenia, their performances have been uninspiring.ย The match was so lackluster that one England fan was even spotted sleeping in the stands.
Here's a look at how England fans reacted to the Three Lions' show despite topping Group C:
This England fan is getting boredom so sleep is better ๐๐๐
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This side could send an insomniac to sleep!
โ Adam ๐ (@adamjohnberry)Watching this England side is like ASMR but without the tingles....just puts you to sleep all the same ๐๐ฅฑ๐ฅฑ๐ด๐ด๐ด
โ Craig Lumsden (@lumsdengolf)Whenever in future I am not able to sleep, Iโll watch England 2024 Euros highlights.
โ Junaid Shaikh (@junaids46671263)The next team to play England will need a weeks worth of Red Bull.
England try to bore teams to sleep.
England woke up feeling dangerous this euros
5 big chances missed ๐
2 draws ๐ฅถ
+1 go difference ๐ฅ
Millions put to Sleep ๐ด
Title favourites? ๐๐ญ๐
England have been absolutely stellar this tournament.
Stellar at putting us to sleep.
I fell asleep on the sofa watching that England performance, abysmal.
Unsure if it was Lee Dixon, the performance, Gareth Southgate's tactics that put me to sleep haha
You can sleep through the ENTIRE campaign, and you wouldnt miss a thing. pic.twitter.com/BijopuRZpv
โ watermelontrader (@watermelontrad)Think we just sent the nation to sleep
โ Oliver Pepall ๐ฆ (@OliverPepall)If youโre struggling to sleep tonight then watch either one of the 3 England games. will be ๐ค in no time
โ Leon Legge (@leonlegge32)Hope the next England game is a late kick off. I need a good sleep aid.
โ Kristoffer Harris ๐ฐ (@britishkriss)Thought I might struggle to sleep tonight because of the heat.
Cue
Legend.
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