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      ITV nearly miss Slovakia wondergoal as England in horror lapse of concentration in Euro 2024 clash

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      ITV cameras nearly missed a Slovakia wondergoal in their Euro 2024 defeat to England.A lapse in concentration from the Three Lions had presented David Strelec with the opportunity to score from the halfway line.ITV nearly missed a wondergoal from Slovakia against EnglandCredit: ITV SportDavid Strelec’s ambitious effort from the halfway line caught out the camera operatorCredit: ITV SportHowever, his quick thinking even caught out the camera operator, who had to quickly cut back to capture the strike.Strelec had spotted Jordan Pickford off his line after England lost possession in the centre circle.His looping effort left Pickford sprinting back towards his own goal.Fortunately for the England goalkeeper, though, the ball bounced narrowly wide of the target.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLStrelec had looked to double his side’s lead just 10 minutes into the second half.The Spezia forward also set up Ivan Schranz for the opener as Slovakia took a shock first half lead in Gelsenkirchen.Schranz’s goal was his third of the tournament after finding the target against both Belgium and Ukraine in the group stage.England thought they had equalised after half-time, only for Phil Foden’s strike to be ruled out by VAR for offside.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Manchester City midfielder narrowly moved ahead of the ball before Kieran Trippier squared it to him.It came after Gareth Southgate’s side had been booed off the pitch at the interval.England fans go from ecstasy to agony as Phil Foden’s goal disallowed for offside However, the Three Lions produced a dramatic late turnaround to reach the last eight.Jude Bellingham equalised in stoppage time before Harry Kane grabbed the winner just one minute into extra-time. More

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      Ed Sheeran manages a smile as pop star watches England’s tense clash with Slovakia at Euro 2024

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      ED SHEERAN was all smiles as he watched England’s nervy 2-1 Euros win over Slovakia from the stands.The ginger crooner, 33, donned a Three Lions shirt while taking in the action at the AufSchalke Arena in Gelsenkirchen.Ed Sheeran managed a smile during England’s 2-1 win over SlovakiaEd Sheeran watched England vs SlovakiaCredit: GettyThe ginger crooner took great pride in watching his nation at the EurosCredit: ReutersSheeran is a major football fan and showed his support for the Three LionsCredit: GettySheeran appeared to be fixated with England’s stunning comeback win as he sipped a drink.And the Shape of You hitmaker grinned like a Cheshire cat despite England’s slow start in their last-16 knockout battle.Sheeran is a massive football fan and is regularly seen at Ipswich Town fixtures.He joined in celebrations when the Tractor Boys sealed promotion to the Premier League under Kieran McKenna.READ MORE ON EURO 2024But the love goes the other way too.One former footballer at Wolves and Brighton is now making his way as one of the UK’s top tribute acts to Sheeran.Daniel East has even performed at the weddings of Lewis Dunk and Conor Goldson.And he will be hoping for a fraction of the success of Sheeran, who has sold 150million albums worldwide.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSHowever, England’s players could have used some of that fortune against Slovakia.A dire start saw three aces booked in quick succession.Watch Sam Allardyce’s dead-eyed reaction to England falling behind to Slovakia as he slams ‘scared’ playersSheeran is a major fan of newly-promoted Ipswich TownCredit: GettyHe has sold 150million albums worldwideCredit: GettyAnd with just 25 minutes on the clock, Gareth Southgate’s men went behind to a Slovak strike.They failed to find a leveller before half-time, with fans booing them off the field.And when England emerged after the break, they had not made one single sub.The Three Lions managed to get back into the game quickly, with Phil Foden slotting home from Kieran Trippier’s pass.But it was given as offside, leading to groans of disappointment from supporters. More

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      Gary Neville stunned by Roy Keane’s crude four-word outburst live on ITV during England vs Slovakia coverage

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      ROY KEANE stunned Gary Neville with a crude four-word outburst during coverage of England vs Slovakia.The pair both appeared in the ITV studio as pundits for England’s dramatic extra-time victory.Roy Keane had Gary Neville in hysterics with his crude four-word outburst live on airCredit: ITV SportAhead of the match, Keane tipped the Three Lions to reach the quarter-finals in line with their status as favourites.However, his follow up remark had his former Manchester United team-mate in stitches.Giving his prediction for the match, Keane exclaimed: “I can’t see anything but an England win.”In response, Neville said: “He’s gone early, he’s gone early!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis prompted Keane to quip: “Story of my life!”The Irishman’s delivery reduced Neville to hysterics alongside him in the studio.Keane and Neville’s relationship dates back to their time together at Old Trafford.As team-mates, the pair made 322 appearances together for United, winning 17 major trophies with the club.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAlong with his prediction, Keane also commented on England fans’ responses to the performances of the team.He explained: “It always seems to be extremes. They have a couple of good results, they’re definitely going to win the tournament.Watch Roy Keane give humble life lesson to Gary Neville and warn Man Utd pal about ‘having millions in the bank’The best of England vs SlovakiaCHECK out all the best action from England’s rollercoaster Euro 2024 last-16 win over Slovakia.”Obviously before the show tonight, you were in the final. All of a sudden after the game, it’s going to be a tough knockout game.”We go back to it, simplify it, focus on the next game. England have an unbelievably talented group of players, but that doesn’t guarantee anything.”You need a bit of luck, you need that team to come together and you need your strikers turning up.”They’ve not quite done that yet, but I think they’re still going along nicely and they’ll be a threat.”BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:BBC presenters:Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark ChapmanITV presenters:Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods BBC pundits:Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFaddenITV pundits:Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina UnkelBBC commentators:Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan PearceITV commentators:Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe SpeightBBC co-commentators:Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFaddenITV co-commentators:Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros TownsendEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Gary Neville blasts Southgate’s tactics ‘should be illegal’ and demands THREE England subs against Slovakia

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      GARY NEVILLE slammed Gareth Southgate and demanded three substitutions were made at half-time against Slovakia.England put in another poor performance in the opening 45 minutes and went in at the break 1-0 down after Ivan Schranz’s strike.Gary Neville raged at half-timeCredit: ITVGareth Southgate is on the brink of potentially losing his jobCredit: RexNeville was furious alongside fellow ITV pundits Roy Keane and Ian Wright as they hit out at Southgate’s tactics and team selection.With the ex-England right-back saying a change out wide was needed, with Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon coming on.And Neville wanted Trent Alexander-Arnold to replace Kieran Trippier, so Kyle Walker could switch flanks to left-back.Neville ranted: “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.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“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 Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Anthony Gordon. He’s got to shift the whole narrative around this game. Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERS”That is not changing unless he does something right now.”Neville continued: “I would probably switch Kyle Walker over – that be the first. Watch Sam Allardyce’s dead-eyed reaction to England falling behind to Slovakia as he slams ‘scared’ players”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 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.”Keane added: “It’s now or never. He can’t keep waiting. The waiting is over now. “This is the biggest team talk of Gareth’s career. He’s got to make changes.“I’m looking and thinking ‘are they a team, are they in this together?’ All these question marks are there now and it has to be changed.“The only encouragement is, I think, that the set-piece delivery has been decent. That’s about it.“He has to make changes, has to get more energy, he has to find a way back into the game. They look so flat – a bit like Italy – they look like they’ve ran out of ideas. “They are not pulling together, no demands on each other, we see Walker, John Stones, really top players making sloppy mistakes.“It’s given the opposition encouragement. Nowhere near good enough.”Roy Keane also slammed the performanceCredit: ITVKeane then added: “How many more excuses can we make? The structure, the team shape, the characters, Luke Shaw, Jack Grealish… it’s been going on for months and months.“This is not a group that’s in it together. They’ve got to find something, which can still happen as it’s only 1-0.“There is a time to panic, and there’s a time to get the balance right. Don’t go gung-ho, it’s only 1-0.”Keane then finished with: “He [Gareth] has got to get the group of players in the dressing room and ask ‘what are you going to do about it?’“These are huge moments. I spoke before the game about the quality, but quality is no good unless you’ve got a fight and desire to win a game of football. It’s just been so poor.”Despite their fury, Southgate did not make any changes at the break.Phil Foden put the ball in the back of the net just six minutes after the restart – but he was offside. And just after the hour mark, Palmer was finally subbed on for Trippier and Bukayo Saka was moved to left-back.But there was still no improvement and it took until the 91st minute for Bellingham’s moment of inspiration as he forced extra-time with a stunning overhead kick.READ MORE SUN STORIESKane then scored the winner as England came back from the brink to book their spot in quarter-finals.Switzerland are up next and they will be hoping Southgate has not solved the problems by next Saturday.Gary Neville demanded Cole Palmer was subbed onCredit: RexEngland’s five-point penalty shootout planEXPERT football psychologist Professor Geir Jordet has told Gareth Southgate and his players what they can do to give themselves the best chance of victory in any shootouts.And he has even thrown in a rogue, bold suggestion for the Three Lions manager…1. START PLANNING LAST YEAR “It’s about planning for the opposition’s penalty takers but also ‘how do we win the psychological game against each opponent?’2. SMART SOUTHGATE LEADERSHIP”Southgate will have two minutes to influence his players as effectively as possible, show he has a plan and get confidence across.”3. DICTATE AS A TEAM”A shootout is really a team performance. Have the goalkeeper walk with the penalty taker into the penalty area to basically create a two-versus-one against the other goalkeeper. Dominate the centre circle, support the players who missed.”4. ‘BULLETPROOF’ INDIVIDUAL ROUTINES “Have really good, individualised and rehearsed pre-shot routines that are bulletproof and polished so they’re more likely to be able to resist the stress and more likely to score.”5. SHOOT YOUR SHOT  “Practise the shot itself, trying to simulate penalty shootouts in training. Even recreating 20 per cent of a Euros final penalty shootout is going to have a benefit for your performance.”AND A JOR DROPPING IDEA…Jordan Pickford is the No1 but Dean Henderson actually has a far better penalty record – saving 8/22 (36 per cent) compared to Pickford’s 8/62 (13 per cent).Jordet said: “One could consider making a late substitution for a penalty shootout. I doubt that they dare to do it in case it fails and the pressure is even higher but it would be a very ballsy move.” More

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      England fans in meltdown over controversial referee who ‘loves cards more than Moonpig’ in Slovakia clash

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      REFEREE Umut Meler booked four players within just 17 minutes of England’s Euro 2024 clash with Slovakia.The Turkish whistler, 37, was the man in the middle for the round of 16 tie.Marc Guehi was the first England player to enter the bookCredit: ReutersKobbie Mainoo was then yellow carded after seven minutesCredit: ReutersJude Bellingham entered the book for a late tackleCredit: AFPHe was quickly in the thick of the action, flashing his yellow card at seemingly every opportunity during the opening exchanges.Marc Guehi was booked in the third minute, being penalised for a foul after having been sold short by a poor pass by Kieran Trippier.Kobbie Mainoo was next to receive a yellow card, after treading on Ondrej Duda.A first Slovakian then entered the book, with former Watford ace Juraj Kucka punished.READ MORE ON EURO 2024The flurry of yellow cards was then complete in the 17th minute, when Jude Bellingham was penalised for a late lunge on Lukas Haraslin.Fans were left stunned by the referee’s card-happy display.One wrote on social media: “This ref loves cards more than Moonpig.”While a second quipped: “This ref has lost the plot lol.”Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJuraj Kucka was also booked for SlovakiaCredit: AFPA third moaned: “Ref is spamming yellow cards for no reason.”And a fourth whinged: “This ref is terrible, he’s going to ruin this game.”England BOOED off pitch after dire first-half against Slovakia as Euro 2024 hopes hang by a threadAnd another added: “This ref is far too eager to get the yellow card out.”Meler is at Euro 2024 after a tumultuous season at club level.In December he was shockingly attacked on the pitch by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca after the board member’s side drew 1-1 with Rizespor.He was later seen looking battered and bruised in hospital, but soon recovered and made a heartwarming return to action.England went on to scrape a 2-1 win against Slovakia.Ivan Schranz had given Slovakia a first half lead, only for Jude Bellingham to equalise deep into stoppage time.Harry Kane’s extra time header then won it for the Three Lions, who will next face Switzerland on Saturday.Milan Skriniar was booked on the stroke of half timeCredit: AFP More

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      England BOOED off pitch after dire first-half against Slovakia as Euro 2024 hopes hang by a thread

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      ENGLAND were booed off at half-time following their first-half display against Slovakia.The Three Lions were yet again underwhelming at Euro 2024 as they fell behind in the last 16 game.England were booed off against SlovakiaCredit: ITVThe performance was less than impressingCredit: ITVIvan Schranz opened the scoring in the first halfCredit: ReutersIvan Schranz put Slovakia ahead in the 25th minute as he stabbed the ball beyond Jordan Pickford.Fans were less than impressed with the display that they had witnessed after the whistle signalled the end of the first half.The players were booed off the pitch by the travelling supporters.As they made their way down the tunnel boos from the stands could be heard.READ MORE ON EURO 2024It had been an eventful first half as England saw three players go into the book.Marc Guehi, Kobbie Mainoo and Jude Bellingham were all cautioned by the referee.Guehi’s yellow card would rule him out of the quarter-finals should England make it through.Before the game there was concern over Pickford after he hurt his hand in the warm-up.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDuring the first half England struggled to create many chances despite dominating the ball.The team had well over 70 per cent possession but were unable to muster a meaningful shot on goal.England fans stunning at Boxpark Wembley as Slovakia take shock lead against EnglandFans were just as unhappy on social media.One posted: “Terrible. Looking like a Sunday league team.”A second wrote: “I guess it ain’t coming home for the 987th time .”A third commented: “Embarrassing.”A fourth said: “Useless.”Another added: “We are very very poor!”However, their frowns were turned upside down before the final whistle.READ MORE SUN STORIESJude Bellingham scored a brilliant overhead kick in the 95th minute to force extra time.Harry Kane then scored the vital winner in the next period to book England’s ticket to the quarter-final against Switzerland. More

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      Fans hail England for instant ‘shot on target’ against Slovakia in Euro 2024 last-16 clash – but it’s not as it seems

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      ENGLAND were trolled on social media less than a minute after their last-16 encounter against Slovakia at Euro 2024.That’s after the finally made a fast start to a game… with a “shot on target” inside the first minute.Slovakia ace Denis Vavro tried to clear the ball immediately after kick-offCredit: ITVBut Vavro’s clearance hit England captain Harry Kane’s backCredit: ITVThe deflection led the ball back to Slovakia goalkeeper Martin DubravkaCredit: ITVEngland were then trolled by fans on social media for their first ‘shot on target’Credit: ITVThe Slovaks kicked things off at the Auf Schalke Arena in Gelsenkirchen for the crucial knockout clash.And Copenhagen star Denis Vavro immediately tried to clear the ball with a powerful kick about five seconds after kick-off.However, Vavro’s effort took a deflection off England captain Harry Kane’s back and the ball made its way back to Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka between the sticks.Fans swarmed social media jokingly congratulating the Three Lions, who failed to convince during the group stage with their lack of attacking edge, for registering a shot on target so early in the match.Read More on FootballOne fan tweeted: “Kane shot on target already.”Another commented: “Harry Kane forces a saves with a 40 yard shot off his back after just 5 seconds.”A third gasped: “Kane shot on target already?”This fan tagged Opta with the following post: “Kane shot on target in 3 seconds HELLO @OptaJoe.”Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd that one wrote: “Does that count as a shot on target from Kane??”However, England went on to beat Slovakia 2-1 thanks to a dramatic comeback by Gareth Southgate’s men.Laura Woods attacked by midges live on ITV while presenting England vs Slovakia coverage at Euro 2024Francesco Calzona’s men opened the scoring after 25 minutes but Jude Bellingham saved the Three Lions’ blushes with a stunning overhead kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time.And captain Harry Kane completed the comeback in the first minute of extra time.England, who still only registered two shots on target, will now face Switzerland in the quarter-finals. More

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      Laura Woods attacked by midges live on ITV while presenting England vs Slovakia coverage at Euro 2024

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      LAURA WOODS managed to stay cool as she was attacked by midges ahead of England’s Euro 2024 clash with Slovakia.The ITV presenter was on the pitch in Gelsenkirchen for the round of 16 tussle.Laura Woods revealed that she had been ‘attacked by midges’Credit: ITVThe ITV presenter was on duty alongside Karen CarneyThe duo produced a piece to camera in the centre circleCredit: RexHer colleague Mark Pougatch was on hand as the lead anchor back in the Berlin studio.But Woods, 36, offered further coverage from the stadium.In the centre circle ahead of the match, she provided a piece to camera alongside Karen Carney.Introducing the segment, Woods said: “We’ve made our way into the centre circle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Vindaloo’s been playing in the background, we’re getting attacked by midges as well.”But I have to say, the atmosphere in the stadium has really lifted now Kaz.”Ahead of the match, England suffered an injury scare.Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford appeared to hurt his left wrist during the warm-up.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe was seen grimacing in pain as he sat on his knees.Pickford then got back to his feet and was seen talking to a physio on a member of the England coaching setup.Jordan Pickford suffers injury scare in warm-up ahead of England’s clash against SlovakiaEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYThe Everton stopper was hugged by deputy Aaron Ramsdale after the incident.But he was able to shake off the injury to start the match.England went on to scrape a 2-1 win against Slovakia.Ivan Schranz had given Slovakia a first half lead, only for Jude Bellingham to equalise deep into stoppage time.Harry Kane’s extra time header then won it for the Three Lions, who will next face Switzerland on Saturday.Woods, 36, was on duty in GelsenkirchenCredit: Rex More