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      Watch fuming England fans storm out of Slovakia game early and launch X-rated rant at Southgate BEFORE epic comeback

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      FUMING England fans stormed out of the Slovakia game BEFORE the Three Lions’ comeback, with one even launching an X-rated rant at Gareth Southgate.England made a meal of Sunday’s 2-1 last-16 win, going 1-0 down before launching a late comeback.England fans left the 2-1 win over Slovakia BEFORE their side’s comebackCredit: X formerly twitter / @TJFrancisLiveThe fans had a few choice words for Gareth SouthgateCredit: GettyOne fan made a bold prediction over Southgate’s futureCredit: X formerly twitter / @TJFrancisLiveThe other revealed the real reason he wanted to go earlyCredit: X formerly twitter / @TJFrancisLiveJude Bellingham netted an incredible overhead kick one minute before the full-time whistle to level the scores.And Harry Kane bagged what turned out to be the winner with a header early in extra time, sending England through the quarters for a tie against Switzerland next Saturday.However, the Three Lions’ performance for most of the game was nothing short of disgraceful.They failed to have a single shot on target before Bellingham’s equaliser.READ MORE ON EURO 2024And fans spent much of the match booing Southgate’s bizarre tactics, with some even deciding to bow out before the end of the 90 minutes.With the score still 1-0 to Slovakia, and no leveller in sight, some supporters ducked out for an early night.And they had a few choice words for England’s performance.After being asked by a reporter what he “made of it”, one fan said: “S***e! S***e!”Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThe best of England vs SlovakiaCHECK out all the best action from England’s rollercoaster Euro 2024 last-16 win over Slovakia.The two men will have regretted leaving earlyCredit: Instagram / tjfrancisliveEngland struck at the death to equalise before winning in extra timeCredit: X formerly twitter / @TJFrancisLiveThe reporter continued: “What happens now?”The same fan replied: “Well Southgate’s gone now, he’s gone on holidays.England vs Slovakia player ratings“Players pick up next two years, it’s all you can do.”The other fan added: “(We’re leaving early) because we don’t want to get caught on the tram!”The two supporters were sure to be kicking themselves minutes later as Bellingham and Kane’s quickfire goals turned the game on its head.But fans will be hoping to finally see some real changes to the starting XI, with Southgate’s stubborn selection choices not working for four successive Euros games.England ratings: Bellingham rescues woeful Three Lions as big names, and manager, have a shockerJUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit.Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish.But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw.Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been.But another one came soon after, as 53 seconds into extra-time, Harry Kane headed home from close range to set up a quarter-final with Switzerland.It was as close a shave as it comes, and if they play like this against the Swiss, then they will be toast.Here’s how Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… and manager Southgate.Jordan Pickford: 5Appeared to hurt his left hand when taking a big whack in the warm-up, but still played. Fired a lot of long balls and was lucky not to be lobbed by David Strelec’s 45-yard strike.Kyle Walker: 4England’s second-most experienced player had a shocker. He looked uncharacteristically slow, his touch was heavy and his crossing was nowhere near good enough. But it was his long throw that led to Bellingham’s magic.John Stones: 4Said it was time for the senior pros to step up in the build-up to the game, but there was little sign of that until Bellingham did his thing, and he is only 21. Stones fired aimless long balls, gave it away and it was his mistake that almost led to Strelec’s trying his luck from range.Marc Guehi: 5Booked early after Kieran Trippier’s underhit pass meant he had to take out the excellent David Strelec, meaning he is out of the quarter-final. Ivan Schranz bamboozled him for Slovakia’s opener but his flick-on to Bellingham brought the leveller.Kieran Trippier: 4When Jude Bellingham’s good ball found Trippier on the edge of the box early doors, on his favoured right foot, you thought, ‘Here we go’. He smashed it into Row Z.Declan Rice: 5An old-school reducer on Juraj Kucka was a fair tackle, even if it left the 37-year-old hobbling. His curling effort with ten minutes to go cracked against the post.Kobbie Mainoo: 6FIRST start at a major tournament and our only decent performer in an horrendous first half from England. Blasted a volley over but was also booked for a late tackle.Bukayo Saka: 5We all know what a fantastic player Saka is for Arsenal, and for England in games gone by, but he rarely threatened here. Did go the distance though, and in a number of positions.Jude Bellingham: 7 and STAR MANCometh the hour, cometh the man. He had underwhelmed again until the 96th minute, but who cares when you step up like that.Phil Foden: 4Thought he had levelled early in the second half but his tap-in was ruled out by VAR after he was caught being, inexplicably, offside. Just off it all night, in danger of being dropped.Harry Kane: 6Still way off his best – he was nowhere to be seen in the first half and missed a free header after the break – but got it right when it counted in extra time.SUBSTITUTIONSCole Palmer (on for Kieran Trippier, 66): 7FANS were on their feet applauding when Southgate finally made a change and brought him on. So lively and with a lovely delivery, must be in with a chance of starting against the Swiss.Eberechi Eze (on for Kobbie Mainoo, 84): 6Did enough to put off Slovak full-back Peter Pekarik from turning home at close range in extra-time. Looked like he had been hit by a train when Denis Vavro walloped into him.Ivan Toney (on for Phil Foden, 90): 7GRABBED the assist for Kane’s winner by flicking on after a free-kick – which he had won with his strength – had been cleared.Conor Gallagher (on for Harry Kane, 105): 6Southgate rolled the dice in extra-time by trying to shut the game out, taking his captain off for the Chelsea midfielder.Ezri Konsa (on for Jude Bellingham, 105): 6Ditto to Gallagher as Konsa got his first minutes of the tournament in place of the hero Bellingham, which felt a risky strategy.MANAGERGareth Southgate: 3.A lucky, lucky man. Tactically, his team were all long ball, lacked any movement, and did not conjure up a shot on target until Bellingham’s wonder strike – and that came from Walker chucking it in the mixer. Subs took ages in the 90 and then felt risky as he sought to see the game out in extra-time. More

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      Spain vs Georgia LIVE RESULT – Euro 2024: La Roja into last 8 after Olmo, Williams, Fabian & Rodri complete turnaround

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      DANI OLMO, Nico Williams, Fabian Ruiz and Rodri struck as Spain completed a turnaround after a shock early own goal.Spain had been piling on the pressure, but a quick Georgian counter saw Robin Le Normand turn into his own net for the match’s opener.La Roja, one of the pre-tournament favourites, had it all to do – but Man City star Rodri fired in a smart strike from the edge of the box to start the turn around and were then able to take control of the game.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThat’s all from CologneFrom where Georgia will go home as heroes, and Spain will head to Stuttgart to take on the hosts.The 2008 and 2012 champions were rampant in the face of the Georgia’s energy, and retaliated from a shock goal down to strike four times.It means it’s four wins from four for La Roja at these Euros, and you get the feeling that Luis de la Fuente’s young stars are only just getting started.We have two more Round of 16 ties for you tomorrow starting with France’s clash against Belgium before Portugal take on Slovenia.See you then. Goodnight.Copy linkCopiedNo quarter given when giants clashAfter sweeping aside Georgia in the rain, Spain will now move on to Stuttgart to face hosts Germany in Euro 2024’s first quarter-final on Friday.The meeting will be the first between the nations since they met in the group stage at the 2022 World Cup while it will be the first at the Euros since the 2008 final when Fernando Torres scored the only goal of the game.The other known quarter-final will see England take on Switzerland on Saturday after the Three Lions late escape act against Slovakia earlier today.Spain v Germany (Friday, 5pm)England v Switzerland (Saturday, 5pm)Copy linkCopiedWilliams in great NicSpain superstar Nico Williams became the first player on record at the European Championship to score a goal, assist a goal, and complete 100% of his passes (46/46) in a single game.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Cologne StadiumSpain amassed 17 shots in the first half against Georgia in Cologne, the most on record by a team in the first half of a knockout stage game at the European Championship since records began in 1980.Indeed, their 35 shots overall were their most in a match at either the World Cup (since 1966) or a Euros (since 1980).Copy linkCopiedFull time – Spain 4-1 GeorgiaIt’s all over in Cologne – and, to be honest, that has been the case for a while.The Georgia players drop to their knees, but they should hold their heads high for what they have brought to this tournament.Spain, however, proved a test too far for Willy Sagnol’s brave Crusaders, and so it’s the stylish La Roja that strut their way into the quarter-finals.Copy linkCopiedSpain 4-1 Georgia90+2. Navas nearly conjures a fifth for Spain with a belting low cross across the Georgia penalty area.With just seconds remaining, there’s now a concern for the Spanish with Nico Williams down, having awkwardly extended his leg in an effort to meet that last cross.Copy linkCopiedSpain 4-1 Georgia90. The board goes up to signal three minutes of stoppage time just as – and you’ll never believe this – Spain go on the attack.Copy linkCopiedSpain 4-1 Georgia88. If you think Spain have settled on four, then you don’t know this La Roja team.Yamal has passed up more opportunities to become the youngest Euros scorer while Williams and Olmo also continue to pepper Mamardashvili’s goal.The Spain shot count is now into the thirties.Copy linkCopiedSpain 4-1 Georgia86. In the torrential rain, Georgia are struggling to stay afloat.Spain are swimming out of the Last 16 and towards a quarter-final with Germany.Copy linkCopiedSpain 4-1 Georgia84. Substitute Dani Olmo gets in on the act!The RB Leipzig ace goes dancing in the rain after collecting Mikel Oyarzabal’s pass outside the box.He sends two defenders the wrong way with a shuffle of the body after a delightful first touch, and then plants a left-footer into the bottom corner beyond the rooted Giorgi Mamardashvili.A wonderful goal.Copy linkCopiedDani boy!Copy linkCopiedSpain 3-1 Georgia79. The rain is lashing down in Cologne.Only lightning and Michael Oliver can save Georgia now.Copy linkCopiedSpain 3-1 Georgia77. Williams works wonders on the left again!This time he cues up Olmo, who plants his shot straight at Mamardashvili.It should have been four.Copy linkCopiedSpain 3-1 Georgia75. There’s no doubt about this one though!And this time it’s Spain’s turn to counter to devastating effect.Fabian Ruiz scoops up possession outside of his own penalty area, and sends a wonderful 50-yard pass into the path of Nico Williams.With Otar Kakabadze upfield, Williams has room to exploit, and does so at speed by bursting into the box beyond Giorgi Gvelesiani.Giving Giorgi Mamardashvili the eyes, the Bilbao forward slams into the roof of the net to seal Spain’s spot in the quarter-finals.Copy linkCopiedNice one, Nico!Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Georgia73. Spain have a third! But it’s not going to count!Giorgi Gvelesiani is the most relieved man in Cologne as it was he who turned Lamine Yamal’s cross into his own net.However, the Spanish teenager had gone too quickly in receiving Dani Olmo’s return pass, and is rightly flagged offside.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Georgia – Davitashvili yellow card70. Now the other sub gets stuck into the action.Or stuck into Dani Olmo, I should say,The Bordeaux man is booked for thundering into the Spain substitute on halfway.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Georgia68. A half-chance presents itself for Giorgi Tsitaishvili on the left.The substitute could either go across Unai Simon or look for a teammate in the middle, but instead slices wildly wide of the near post.Perhaps the 23-year-old could have done with a few minutes to get up to speed before taking on that opportunity.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Georgia – Spain double substitution66. Luis de la Fuente responds in kind.The Spain head coach calls for Alex Grimaldo and Mikel Oyarzabal for the final quarter of this game with Marc Cucurella and Alvaro Morata making way.As Morata departs, he hands the captain’s armband on to Rodri.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Georgia – Georgia double substitution64. Giorgi Tsitaishvili and Zuriko Davitashvili are on to beef up the Georgia midfield.Willy Sagnol sends the pair on in place of Luka Lochoshvili and Giorgi Chakvetadze.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Georgia62. Oh no! Kochorashvili gives an opportunity to Yamal with a slack pass across his own goal.Oh no! The teenager looks certain to make it three, only to slam his shot into the advertising hoardings.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Georgia60. This Round of 16 tie hits the hour mark in Cologne.As it stands, Spain are heading for a quarter-final with hosts Germany.But you just never know with this never-say-die spirit from the Georgians…Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Georgia58. Despite falling behind, the Georgian gameplan remains the same: dig in and wait for those moments to counter.The only issue now is that Spain no longer feel the need to commit men forward.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Georgia56. Fabian Ruiz had threatened a goal since the first minute, and now has his third in his last four games for Spain in all competitions.The midfielder had only netted once in his first 22 caps.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Georgia – Spain substitution53. Not content with another assist, Yamal wants a goal of his own as he pulls a fierce shot wide from the edge of the area.Meanwhile, Luis de la Fuente has made a change following that goal, bringing on Dani Olmo for Pedri.Copy linkCopied More

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      Jude Bellingham defends controversial gesture after England star accused of taunting Slovakian bench in Euro 2024 clash

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has defended the controversial gesture he made after scoring for England against Slovakia.The midfielder had been accused of taunting the opposition bench after celebrating his dramatic stoppage time equaliser on Sunday.Jude Bellingham has defended the controversial gesture he made after scoringCredit: X formerly Twitter / @footbalIfights / 343 DigitalThe England midfielder had been accused of taunting the Slovakia benchCredit: X formerly Twitter / @footbalIfights / 343 DigitalBellingham’s overhead kick sent the match to extra-time, where Harry Kane grabbed the winner to send England through.However, the 21-year-old’s celebration also created a talking point on social media.As he walked back to the centre circle, Bellingham could be seen gesturing towards the side of the pitch.He shook his hand in front of his crotch and smiled, with the video later posted online amid claims he had gestured towards the Slovakia bench.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, Bellingham shut down the accusations by responding himself.He wrote on X: “An inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game.”Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight.”Bellingham also included a yawning, ‘X’ and handshake emoji alongside his post.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAs well as scoring, Bellingham was also awarded the player of the match award after the match.He capped his display with the equaliser, before sending fans wild with his celebration.The Sun’s Charlie Wyett gives his thoughts as England scrape passed Slovakia by ‘skin of their teeth’The best of England vs SlovakiaCHECK out all the best action from England’s rollercoaster Euro 2024 last-16 win over Slovakia.Bellingham pulled off his trademark arms raised pose after shouting “Who else?” towards the crowd in Gelsenkirchen.The former Birmingham starlet also joined in with Kane to recreate his celebration following the winning goal.Meanwhile, his strike takes his tally at the tournament to two alongside a header in the win against Serbia.England will now turn their attention to Saturday’s quarter-final against Switzerland.The Swiss booked their place in the last eight by beating Italy on Saturday.England ratings: Bellingham rescues woeful Three Lions as big names, and manager, have a shockerJUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit.Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish.But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw.Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been.But another one came soon after, as 53 seconds into extra-time, Harry Kane headed home from close range to set up a quarter-final with Switzerland.It was as close a shave as it comes, and if they play like this against the Swiss, then they will be toast.Here’s how Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… and manager Southgate.Jordan Pickford: 5Appeared to hurt his left hand when taking a big whack in the warm-up, but still played. Fired a lot of long balls and was lucky not to be lobbed by David Strelec’s 45-yard strike.Kyle Walker: 4England’s second-most experienced player had a shocker. He looked uncharacteristically slow, his touch was heavy and his crossing was nowhere near good enough. But it was his long throw that led to Bellingham’s magic.John Stones: 4Said it was time for the senior pros to step up in the build-up to the game, but there was little sign of that until Bellingham did his thing, and he is only 21. Stones fired aimless long balls, gave it away and it was his mistake that almost led to Strelec’s trying his luck from range.Marc Guehi: 5Booked early after Kieran Trippier’s underhit pass meant he had to take out the excellent David Strelec, meaning he is out of the quarter-final. Ivan Schranz bamboozled him for Slovakia’s opener but his flick-on to Bellingham brought the leveller.Kieran Trippier: 4When Jude Bellingham’s good ball found Trippier on the edge of the box early doors, on his favoured right foot, you thought, ‘Here we go’. He smashed it into Row Z.Declan Rice: 5An old-school reducer on Juraj Kucka was a fair tackle, even if it left the 37-year-old hobbling. His curling effort with ten minutes to go cracked against the post.Kobbie Mainoo: 6FIRST start at a major tournament and our only decent performer in an horrendous first half from England. Blasted a volley over but was also booked for a late tackle.Bukayo Saka: 5We all know what a fantastic player Saka is for Arsenal, and for England in games gone by, but he rarely threatened here. Did go the distance though, and in a number of positions.Jude Bellingham: 7 and STAR MANCometh the hour, cometh the man. He had underwhelmed again until the 96th minute, but who cares when you step up like that.Phil Foden: 4Thought he had levelled early in the second half but his tap-in was ruled out by VAR after he was caught being, inexplicably, offside. Just off it all night, in danger of being dropped.Harry Kane: 6Still way off his best – he was nowhere to be seen in the first half and missed a free header after the break – but got it right when it counted in extra time.SUBSTITUTIONSCole Palmer (on for Kieran Trippier, 66): 7FANS were on their feet applauding when Southgate finally made a change and brought him on. So lively and with a lovely delivery, must be in with a chance of starting against the Swiss.Eberechi Eze (on for Kobbie Mainoo, 84): 6Did enough to put off Slovak full-back Peter Pekarik from turning home at close range in extra-time. Looked like he had been hit by a train when Denis Vavro walloped into him.Ivan Toney (on for Phil Foden, 90): 7GRABBED the assist for Kane’s winner by flicking on after a free-kick – which he had won with his strength – had been cleared.Conor Gallagher (on for Harry Kane, 105): 6Southgate rolled the dice in extra-time by trying to shut the game out, taking his captain off for the Chelsea midfielder.Ezri Konsa (on for Jude Bellingham, 105): 6Ditto to Gallagher as Konsa got his first minutes of the tournament in place of the hero Bellingham, which felt a risky strategy.MANAGERGareth Southgate: 3.A lucky, lucky man. Tactically, his team were all long ball, lacked any movement, and did not conjure up a shot on target until Bellingham’s wonder strike – and that came from Walker chucking it in the mixer. Subs took ages in the 90 and then felt risky as he sought to see the game out in extra-time. More

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      Fans say ‘what even is time?’ as they notice bizarre scoreboard quirk after England goals against Slovakia

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      ENGLAND fans spotted one of football’s biggest quirks after a dramatic Euro 2024 victory over Slovakia.The Three Lions pulled off a late comeback to beat Francesco Calzona’s men 2-1 at the AufSchalke Arena in Gelsenkirchen.England fans spotted one of football’s biggest quirks after the win over SlovakiaEngland made it to the quarter-finals thanks to goals by Jude Bellingham and Harry KaneIvan Schranz opened the scoring after 25 minutes during a shambolic first half by Gareth Southgate’s side.And just as England seemed bound for a shock elimination, Jude Bellingham saved his team’s blushes with a stunning overhead kick at the death.That led to extra time where captain Harry Kane immediately completed the comeback to send Southgate’s side to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.However, it was those goals that led to fans questioning football’s bizarre timing system.Read More on FootballBellingham technically equalised in the 95th minute of normal time before Kane’s extra-time winner, which (obviously) happened after the equaliser but counted as the 91st minute.Fans stormed social media where they quipped about England’s success that bent time itself.One fan tweeted: “1-1, Bellingham. 95. 2-1, Kane. 91. What even is time?”Another commented: “The bizarre timing system of football. Jude scores after 94, before Kane scores after 91.”Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third posted: “Southgate resorting to time travel.”This one said: “Bellingham is so good that can score goals in the future.”SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesAnd that one quipped: “Back to future!!!”England player ratings v Slovakia.Here’s SunSport’s England player ratings, brought to you by Tom Barclay in GelsenkirchenJordan Pickford: 5Kyle Walker: 4John Stones: 4Marc Guehi: 5Kieran Trippier: 4Declan Rice: 5Kobbie Mainoo: 6Bukayo Saka: 5Jude Bellingham: 7 Phil Foden: 4Harry Kane: 6SUBSCole Palmer: 7Eberechi Eze: 6Ivan Toney: 7Conor Gallagher: 6Ezri Konsa: 6MANAGERGareth Southgate: 3. More

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      Harry Kane reveals genius tactic England worked on before Slovakia that helped pull off epic Euro 2024 comeback

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      HARRY KANE has revealed that England worked on long throws in training this week.The Three Lions scraped past Slovakia 2-1 in Gelsenkirchen to book a Euro 2024 quarter-final date with Switzerland next Saturday.Harry Kane explained England’s secret weaponCredit: ITVKyle Walker hurled in a long throwCredit: ITVJude Bellingham scored a dramatic overhead kickCredit: ReutersGareth Southgate’s side trailed going into stoppage time, before Jude Bellingham’s dramatic 94th minute equaliser.Bellingham’s volley came from a Kyle Walker long throw, which was headed on Marc Guehi.The Brummy-born Real Madrid star subsequently ran to Kane, even urging him to perform his trademark arms outstretched celebration with him.Kane then bagged a header of his own less than a minute into extra time, with his goal enough to see England grab a 2-1 win.READ MORE ON EURO 2024After the match, the Three Lions skipper spoke to ITV’s Gabriel Clarke.During the interview, he revealed that Walker’s long throw wasn’t merely an act of desperation, and that they had worked on it during the week.The Bayern Munich forward, 30, said: “We work on so many details throughout the week.”We put in a long throw late, a couple of days ago, thinking we might need it.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Be prepared for anything, and then Jude does what Jude does and what an unbelievable goal – he’s kept our tournament alive.”On the Real Madrid star’s goal, he went on to add: “Jude Bellingham’s is of the best in our country’s history.Ian Wright and Gary Neville go wild after Bellingham’s England equaliser… as eagle-eyed fans spot Roy Keane’s reaction”What a player he is. He works so hard. In the big moments he steps up. He did that today.”In this competition you have to find a way to win. This team knows how to dig deep. We could have played better.”But ultimately it’s a results business. Hopefully we can take that momentum further.”Southgate, 53, later added to the BBC: “I had a funny feeling the game wasn’t dead and I know that sounds ridiculous. We were pushing and probing.”Ultimately it is the one we have thrown in the box that got us the goal.”Gareth Southgate’s side live to fight another day at Euro 2024Credit: Alamy More

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      ITV in broadcast blunder just moments before Jude Bellingham’s stunning equaliser for England against Slovakia

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      EAGLE-EYED fans spotted an error on ITV just moments before Jude Bellingham rescued England with 85 seconds left.The Three Lions will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals next Saturday after a dramatic comeback saved Gareth Southgate’s job.ITV initially stated that there would only be five minutes added timeCredit: ITVThey quickly fixed their error after and changed it to sixCredit: ITVEngland were booed off at half time by their own supporters as they trailed Slovakia in their last-16 tie.Then they looked set for an embarrassing exit before Bellingham’s brilliant overhead kick in the 95th-minute sent the game to extra-time.However, some viewers noticed something amiss when the fourth official held the board up to signal how long would be played.The assistant referee signalled for six minutes of additional time as England chased their equaliser.READ MORE ON EURO 2024But ITV, whose cameras nearly missed a Slovakia wondergoal, incorrectly stated on their screen, next to the clock in the top left corner, that it would only be five before realising their error and changing it.“Who are these clowns,” blasted one confused viewer, while another asked: “ITV, is it five or six?”Within seconds of the additional half hour, Southgate’s men had turned the game completely on its head as Harry Kane pounced to make it 2-1.And, remarkably, that is how it ended as the Three Lions survived by the skin of their teeth.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA victory looked a long way off at half time as Gary Neville demanded Southgate had to make THREE SUBSTITUTIONS in order to get ourselves back into it.Phil Foden had an equaliser ruled out for offside moments after the break but then they struggled to lay a glove on the Slovakians.Ian Wright and Gary Neville go wild after Bellingham’s England equaliser… as eagle-eyed fans spot Roy Keane’s reactionITV commentator Lee Dixon was then left flabbergasted as Slovakia’s Juraj Kucka escaped a red card with things looking grim.That was until right at the death when Bellingham’s moment of magic produced a goal with England’s first shot on target.And Kane’s header meant that England had the lead courtesy of their only two shots on target.Nevertheless, England are now through and can start planning for the Swiss next weekend.They secured their place in the last-eight by defeating holders Italy 2-0 on Saturday night.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      England fans fume as Slovakia dodge red card for foul on Mainoo with ITV commentator left stunned

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      LEE DIXON and England supporters were left speechless after a Slovakia star escaped a second yellow card.The Three Lions were booed off at half time by their own supporters before they produced a dramatic comeback against Slovakia to set-up a Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland.Fans were fuming when a Slovakian player escaped a second booking after fouling Kobbie MainooCredit: XSlovakia’s midfielder No.19 Juraj Kucka hacked down thew England aceCredit: AFPGary Neville demanded that boss Gareth Southgate had to make THREE SUBSTITUTIONS in order to get ourselves back into it.Phil Foden had an equaliser ruled out for offside moments after the break but then England were denied another boost.Five players were booked during the first half – four of which inside the opening 20 minutes – by referee Halil Muler.One of those was Slovakia’s Juraj Kucka.READ MORE ON EURO 2024However, it looked to everybody that the 37-year-old Slovan Bratislava midfielder would get his marching order just before the hour mark.Kobbie Mainoo attempted to burst into the area, but just as he got past the veteran, he was hacked down just outside the box.Despite awarding the free-kick, Muler decided to keep his cards in his pocket on this occasion and let the ace remain on the pitch.And that decision infuriated England supporters – including former Three Lions full-back Dixon.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Arsenal legend was commentating on the game for ITV, and he asked: “How is that not a yellow?”Fans also took to the X to vent their fury, with one posting: “That should be a red card there btw. Mainoo breaking into the box and he’s already booked.”England BOOED off pitch after dire first-half against Slovakia as Euro 2024 hopes hang by a threadAnother wrote: “Mainoo made one foul in the first 3 minutes and got booked.“Kucka has made 3 since getting booked and hasn’t got a second yellow. Pathetic refereeing.”A third said: “Kucka has already done at least 3 fouls (1 from behind on Mainoo on an offensive play) since he has been booked.”England looked set for an embarrassing exit before Bellingham’s brilliant overhead kick in the 95th-minute sent the game to extra-time.Within seconds of the additional half hour, Southgate’s men had turned the game completely on its head as Harry Kane pounced to make it 2-1.And, remarkably, that is how it ended as the Three Lions survived by the skin of their teeth.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Fans spot Jordan Pickford’s ‘baffled’ reaction to Southgate’s substitution in England’s Euro 2024 clash against Slovakia

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      JORDAN PICKFORD appeared to wear a confused expression as Gareth Southgate made his second substitution against Slovakia.The England boss, 53, left it late to make changes during his side’s Euro 2024 round of 16 clash.Jordan Pickford looked confused by the substitutionEberechi Eze replaced Kobbie Mainoo on 84 minutesCredit: ReutersPundits Roy Keane and Gary Neville called on Southgate to “rip up his plan” at half-time and try something new.But he didn’t make a change until the 66th minute, when he brought Cole Palmer on for Kieran Trippier, moving Bukayo Saka to left-back in the process.His next substitution came in the 84th minute, and appeared to prompt some confusion.Southgate’s second roll of the dice saw him bring on Eberechi Eze for Kobbie Mainoo.READ MORE ON EURO 2024As the change occurred, goalkeeper Pickford appeared to frown and hold his hands out in confusion.Seeing the Everton stopper’s reaction on TV, a social media user wrote: “Wait did Pickford and Stones just look confused at that sub??? Nah Southgate is too funny.”While a second added: “John Stones and Pickford are even confused with that Mainoo sub.”Southgate waited until four minutes into six added on to make his third change, throwing on Ivan Toney for Phil Foden.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJust moments later, the Three Lions found a lifeline.Kyle Walker’s long-throw was flicked on by Marc Guehi, with Jude Bellingham volleying England level with a stunning overhead kick.Gary Neville blasts Southgate’s tactics ‘should be illegal’ and demands THREE England subs against SlovakiaThe match subsequently went into extra time, with Harry Kane scoring less than a minute after the restart.At half-time of extra time, Southgate boldly subbed both of his goalscorers, replacing Bellingham and Kane with Conor Gallagher and Ezri Konsa.England held on to win 2-1, scraping past Slovakia to book a quarter-final with Switzerland next Saturday.Prior to today’s match, Pickford had suffered an injury scare.The Three Lions No1 appeared to hurt his left wrist in the warm-up, but was good to go come game time.Pickford celebrates England’s extra time winCredit: Reuters More