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    Shocking moment Serbian ultras launch bottles at riot police in chaotic street brawl at Euro 2024

    GERMAN riot police had bottles and chairs chucked at them by Serbian ultras in shocking scenes. The incident came before Serbia crashed out of Euro 2024 on Tuesday.Serbia hooligans clashed with German riot policeCredit: X @footbalIfightsFootage showed a mass confrontation in Munich’s central MarienplatzCredit: X @footbalIfightsA spokesperson said ten people were injured in the clashesCredit: X @footbalIfightsSerbia needed to beat Denmark to keep their hopes alive, but played out a 0-0 draw which left them rock bottom of Group C.However, the clash was marred by violent clashes between hooligans and German police.Footage shared online appeared to show a mass confrontation in Munich’s central Marienplatz.Police were seen rushing into a crowd of people before they were pelted by a series of projectiles, including bottles and chairs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReports say that at least ten people, including nine police officers, were injured in the clashes. Officers were searching for a fan under suspicion of having fired off pyrotechnics at around 5pm on Tuesday with more than 5,000 Serbia fans in the square.Police said a routine check caused a “solidarity effect” from the crowd, before officers deployed pepper spray and used batons.A spokesperson was unable to confirm whether any fans had been injured during the clashes, but said a steward had also been injured in the incident.Most read in FootballSerbia supporters had also allegedly been chanting “Vladimir Putin” while in the square.Footage of similar chanting had previously emerged following their opening match against England.German riot cops clash with football fans in violent scenes before Serbia and Denmark’s 0-0 Euro 2024 draw in MunichViolent clashes between Serbia and England fans had been seen in Gelsenkirchen before the two nations faced each other, leading to eight arrests.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    England fans forced to cheer on TWO Euro 2024 minnows to prevent Three Lions getting nightmare draw

    ENGLAND topping Group C at Euro 2024 has seen them placed on the opposite side of the draw to a number of heavyweights.Spain, Germany, Portugal and France do not stand in the way of the Three Lions’ route to the final.England face face an anxious wait to see who they will face in the last 16Credit: GettyThe Netherlands would be a stern testCredit: RexBut a huge stumbling block could potentially lie in wait in the last 16.Gareth Southgate’s side are most likely to come up against the Netherlands.England will face the Dutch or whoever finishes third in Group E in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.Romania, Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine are all on three points going into today’s 5pm fixtures.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSBut it is actually the results in Group F at 8pm which most affect the Three Lions.England will face the Netherlands unless the Czech Republic beat Turkey or Georgia topple Portugal.Turkey, the Czechs and Georgia can all finish third in Group F and if they do that with three points or more, they would leapfrog Hungary in the third-placed standings.That would leave England playing whoever finishes third in group E.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSData Analysts Nielsen Gracenote have ranked the chances of England facing the five teams as; Netherlands (61% per cent), Slovakia (16 per cent), Ukraine (11 per cent), Romania (8 per cent) and Belgium (4 per cent).Whoever England face, Jack Wilshere wants Southgate to unleash Kobbie Mainoo.Play Foden & Bellingham centrally & go for it! | Jack Wilshere’s plan to win the EurosHe told SunSport: “I still feel that it was harsh on Conor Gallagher that he was taken off at half time.”Firstly because it was probably our best half of the tournament.”And secondly, because it didn’t feel like a Gareth Southgate thing to do.”It will knock Gallagher’s confidence for sure.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY”He will have thought that this was his chance, but he only gets a half.”Having said that, despite the disappointing result, the second half was better and Mainoo proved he is the man – or boy – to play there in future.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s only 19 but he understands the game so well and knows what it needs.”He is better on the ball than Gallagher and he also allowed Declan Rice to get forward even more in the second half than he had in the first.”England player ratings: Southgate’s Gallagher experiment fails miserably vs SloveniaENGLAND served up another underwhelming performance – but still managed to top Group C.England dominated the ball, but Southgate will have plenty of questions to answer after a third straight display that lacked inspiration.SunSport’s Tom Barclay has given his ratings of the England players.Jordan Pickford – 6Largely a spectator due to England’s dominance on the ball. Asked the touchline what the Denmark score was during one break in the second half.Kieran Trippier – 6The one positive of having a right-footed player playing left-back is that he can dispatch in-swinging crosses, and one such one should have been headed home by Conor Gallagher before the break.Marc Guehi – 7Cruyff turn early doors showed his confidence from excellent displays against Serbia and Denmark, and barring one loose pass was good again.John Stones – 6One of many to miss his target with his passing. He wasn’t bad but, like others, way off what he has produced for his club.Kyle Walker – 5Played so safe, rarely looked to get forward. Was lucky at one point that Pickford was alive to his blast of a pass-back. Sliced cross after break summed up his off-night.Conor Gallagher – 4Got the nod after the Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield experiment ended, but was poor, particularly, in possession and replaced at half-time by Kobbie Mainoo.Declan Rice – 7Had promised an “in your face” performance from his team, but he was really the only one to produce it. Very good out of possession, much better than against Denmark.Phil Foden – 7Liveliest of England’s attacking four by a mile and went close with a stinging free-kick. Booked for dissent, summing up England’s frustration.Jude Bellingham – 5Cut a very frustrated figure as he and Harry Kane got in each other’s way at times, while he was often shunted wide left as Phil Foden moved into the middle.Bukayo Saka – 6Tapped home on 20 minutes, but it was ruled out for offside in the build-up. OK but once again subbed after the break, perhaps due to fitness concerns.Harry Kane – 6Insists he is 100 per cent fit and maybe he is. What is 100 per cent certain is that he has been nowhere near as effective in this tournament as he usually is for England, albeit he was marginally better here.SubstitutesKobbie Mainoo (for Gallagher at half-time) – 7Made a difference when coming on, making England much more positive in their play. So much more confident with his touch than Gallagher.Cole Palmer (for Bukayo Saka on 71) – 7Finally made an appearance at this tournament and one clever ball through for Mainoo showed what he can do.Trent Alexander-Arnold (for Kieran Trippier on 84) – 6Came on for the final few minutes at right-back, with Walker going to left-back.Anthony Gordon (for Phil Foden on 88) – 6Like Palmer, first minutes at the Euros, but too late to make an impact. More

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    Hungary star Barnabas Varga released from hospital after breaking multiple bones in his face in horror KO vs Scotland

    HUNGARY star Barnabas Varga has been released from hospital after his horror Euros accident.The forward was rushed to hospital after he was knocked unconscious in a collision with Angus Gunn during his nation’s final Group A game against Scotland.Hungary star Barnabas Varga has been released from hospitalCredit: Ferencvárosi TCVarga had a horrible collision in Hungary’s group game vs ScotlandCredit: PAVarga underwent surgery after it was revealed he had suffered multiple bone fracturesCredit: Instagram @mlsztvVarga had been left prone on the pitch as medics rushed to treat him.He was stretchered off with sheets held up to hide him before being taken to hospital in Stuttgart, where he underwent surgery to fix multiple broken bones in his face.During his stay he was pictured alongside his girlfriend Laura Skrapits and members of the Hungary staff and team-mates.However, three days on from his terrifying incident, Varga has now been discharged from hospital.READ MORE IN EURO 2024He was pictured leaving the hospital alongside Laura in a photo shared by his club Ferencvaros.Varga’s club, who he scored 29 goals in 40 games for last season, shared the photo and said: “Barnabas Varga is back at home!”A statement from the Hungarian FA added: “Barnabas Varga was released from the Stuttgart hospital this morning and is currently recovering at home in Hungary.”Varga could be seen with bandages around his face, while he also wore a pair of sunglasses.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHis father revealed he had undergone emergency facial surgery following a visit from Ferencvaros’ doctor Gergely Panics.He had revealed the extent of Varga’s facial injuries after his clash.Scotland vs Hungary was so bad BBC had no highlights to showPanics told Hungarian news outlet Magyar Nemzet: “Barni suffered a concussion during the collision and lost consciousness.”By the time he reached the ambulance, he had already regained consciousness, after which he was taken to the clinic in Stuttgart, where, after the examination, a therapeutic plan was drawn up, according to which he would be operated on.”Our striker suffered multiple facial skull fractures, several smaller and larger bones were broken in his face, and some were even dislocated.Inside Barnabas Varga’s rise from semi-pro to Euro 2024BARBABAS VARGA has enjoyed a meteoric rise from semi-pro leagues of Austria and Hungary to the Euro 2024 finals.The Hungary striker played for six seasons, between 2010 and 2016 for SV Eberau in the Bergenlandliga – the regional fourth tier of Austrian football.A record of over a goal every other game earned Varga a shot at the big time with with SV Mattersburg in the Austrian Bundesliga.However, he scored only once in just 16 games over the next three seasons before dropping down to the second tier with SV Lafnitz.After a mixed spell, Varga’s next step was to his homeland, again in the second tier, with Gyirnot in 2020.That’s where it began to click for Varga and his eye for goal saw top division Paksi FC swoop.Varga scored almost a goal a game in his first season with Paksi, finishing as the top scorer in the Hungarian league.That earned the late bloomer an international debut, at the age of 28, in a Euro 2024 qualifier against Bulgaria.One his third cap, away to Serbia, he netted his first Hungary goal.Last summer, Varga joined Hungarian giants Ferencvaros and again got the golden boot as his side won the league, the first silverware of his career. “After the operation, he will be kept in for two days. If everything goes well, he will be released on Wednesday.”Hungary went on to win the game 1-0 with a remarkable 100th minute winner from Kevin Csoboth.The win kept secured them a third-place finish in Group A and has left them in with a chance to qualify as one of the four best third place finishers.As it stands the Netherlands and Slovenia are the only nations certainly making the cut, while Croatia already out from Group B after picking up just two points. EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    BBC pundits left baffled by Euro 2024 stadium’s bizarre feature as Premier League cult icon calls it ‘a bit of fun’

    BBC pundits were left baffled by a Euro stadium’s bizarre feature with one Premier League icon calling it “a bit of fun.”Some of Germany’s top arenas have been in action for this summer’s tournament, treating supporters to a host of epic days out.Germany’s Olympiastadion boasts a novel feature not usually seen in stadiumsCredit: GettyIt has an incredible escalator for players to travel on between the pitch and changing roomsCredit: BBCFrom Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena to Borussia Dortmund’s Westfalensatdion, Germany’s stadiums have been extremely impressive venues for fans and players alike.But Berlin’s Olympiastadion, which will host the final of the Euros, still caught pundits off-guard with a novel addition.At half-time of Holland’s 3-2 draw with Austria, an inside camera picked up the moment players used an escalator to reach the pitch from the changing room.The most footballers usually have to do is scale some stairs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the incredible addition of an escalator left BBC’s pundits stunned.Presenter Gabby Logan kicked things off as she exclaimed: “The teams are heading out to the pitch via escalator.“That’s obviously something you’re used to, Thomas.”Pundit Thomas Hitzlesperger, who played for Germany and Everton, said: “Yeah I was. It’s quite a fun bit of the stadium.”Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSLogan then asked former Scotland star James McFadden: “Most unusual way you’ve seen players enter the pitch?”He answered: “Yeah I’ve never seen that before. I would’ve used it.”Who England will play next in last 16 at Euro 2024Former Everton star Thomas Hitzlsperger admitted the escalator was ‘fun’Credit: PA:Press AssociationEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYFans certainly enjoyed the escalator in the stadium.One said: “Why is there an escalator there?”Another declared: “Always forget about the escalator lol.”One noted: “I’ll never get used to this brilliantly unnecessary escalator.”Another added: “The escalator is a joy.”England player ratings: Southgate’s Gallagher experiment fails miserably vs SloveniaENGLAND served up another underwhelming performance – but still managed to top Group C.England dominated the ball, but Southgate will have plenty of questions to answer after a third straight display that lacked inspiration.SunSport’s Tom Barclay has given his ratings of the England players.Jordan Pickford – 6Largely a spectator due to England’s dominance on the ball. Asked the touchline what the Denmark score was during one break in the second half.Kieran Trippier – 6The one positive of having a right-footed player playing left-back is that he can dispatch in-swinging crosses, and one such one should have been headed home by Conor Gallagher before the break.Marc Guehi – 7Cruyff turn early doors showed his confidence from excellent displays against Serbia and Denmark, and barring one loose pass was good again.John Stones – 6One of many to miss his target with his passing. He wasn’t bad but, like others, way off what he has produced for his club.Kyle Walker – 5Played so safe, rarely looked to get forward. Was lucky at one point that Pickford was alive to his blast of a pass-back. Sliced cross after break summed up his off-night.Conor Gallagher – 4Got the nod after the Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield experiment ended, but was poor, particularly, in possession and replaced at half-time by Kobbie Mainoo.Declan Rice – 7Had promised an “in your face” performance from his team, but he was really the only one to produce it. Very good out of possession, much better than against Denmark.Phil Foden – 7Liveliest of England’s attacking four by a mile and went close with a stinging free-kick. Booked for dissent, summing up England’s frustration.Jude Bellingham – 5Cut a very frustrated figure as he and Harry Kane got in each other’s way at times, while he was often shunted wide left as Phil Foden moved into the middle.Bukayo Saka – 6Tapped home on 20 minutes, but it was ruled out for offside in the build-up. OK but once again subbed after the break, perhaps due to fitness concerns.Harry Kane – 6Insists he is 100 per cent fit and maybe he is. What is 100 per cent certain is that he has been nowhere near as effective in this tournament as he usually is for England, albeit he was marginally better here.SubstitutesKobbie Mainoo (for Gallagher at half-time) – 7Made a difference when coming on, making England much more positive in their play. So much more confident with his touch than Gallagher.Cole Palmer (for Bukayo Saka on 71) – 7Finally made an appearance at this tournament and one clever ball through for Mainoo showed what he can do.Trent Alexander-Arnold (for Kieran Trippier on 84) – 6Came on for the final few minutes at right-back, with Walker going to left-back.Anthony Gordon (for Phil Foden on 88) – 6Like Palmer, first minutes at the Euros, but too late to make an impact. More

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    England’s ITV curse continues with dismal Slovenia draw… and it’s not good news for Euro 2024 last 16 showdown

    ENGLAND’S cursed streak on ITV ploughed on after Gareth Southgate’s side were held to a uninspiring goalless draw with Slovenia.And it’s not good news for the Three Lions’ last-16 showdown on Sunday – as the match will again be broadcast on ITV at 5pm.England will have to overcome a curse in order to reach the quarter-finalsCredit: GettyThis means the England will have to overcome the dreaded ITV voodoo if they are to advance to the last eight.England’s opponents have not been confirmed, only that they will play the third place team from Group D, E or F.But it will most likely be the Netherlands, who finished Group D in third place following their 3-2 defeat to group winners Austria on Tuesday.As it stands, any of Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania or Belgium could finish third in Group E – they all have three points after three games.read more football newsIf England win their last-16 tie, they would then play the winners of Switzerland and Italy in the quarter-final in Dusseldorf on July 6.And to make matters worse the clash will be shown live on ITV – a broadcaster England have struggled on in major tournaments.England have played on ITV 30 times in major tournaments since 1998, winning just seven.They have drawn 13 and lost 10 on the channel, including the 2022 World Cup quarter-final against France.Most read in footballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYThe BBC on the other hand boast a far better record, and showed England’s 3-0 win over Wales and 6-2 victory over Iran in Qatar.The broadcaster also aired England’s first two Euros games, including the 1-0 win over Serbia.Though perhaps more crucially for England, they will avoid Germany, France, Portugal and Spain until the semi-final stage.Gareth Southgate reacts to England fans throwing cups and booing Three Lions team after drab draw More

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    I had a dream England had won Euro 2024 but I woke up to the nightmare of their performance against Slovenia

    AN England fan that dozed off during England’s 0-0 draw with Slovenia has revealed that he was dreaming of the Three Lions winning the Euros.Instead, he was awoken to the sound of booing as England fans reacted to their side’s latest drab performance.An England fan dozed off after England’s drab displayCredit: GettyHe said he was only awoken by the boos aimed at SouthgateCredit: GettyFreddie Hahn, 32, a pensions manager from Crawley told the Daily Mail he thought he’d be better off getting some sleep rather than endure watching another poor showing from England.He said: “It was a very dull game, there wasn’t much going on and I thought I was better off asleep. There was a lot of booing at the end and that woke me up.”I was actually having a nice dream about England winning the tournament, but I woke up to the nightmare of England’s performance. “I’d been on the beers all day and just thought it’s better to close my eyes than see what was happening on the pitch.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024Hahn revealed that he had paid 30 euros for his ticket and £500 for travel and accommodation and attended the game with friends from the team he manages, Crawley Devils.He revealed that he did not join in with fans that booed Southgate due to the two of them both being from Crawley.He said: “We actually attended the same secondary school. I didn’t boo Southgate when I woke up because he’s from the same place as me and I didn’t want to be too harsh on him. “But to be honest, I could probably do a better job than him. If I get the Crawley Devils promoted, who knows, England might come calling.”Most read in Euro 2024Fan was on the front page of the paper todayCredit: The SunOne England fan was distraught with the team’s performanceCredit: RexOthers were frustrated with how the game wentCredit: RexIt was another disappointing result for EnglandCredit: RexEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSHe said that he had been enjoying a “lovely day” before the football got in the way of things, saying: “We were staying just outside Cologne and came into the city very early, had a fantastic lunch and started drinking – but not too much.”I must have had seven or eight pints throughout the day. There was a real party atmosphere and no trouble. It was a fantastic occasion but the only thing that ruined it was what happened on the pitch.It was a very dull game, there wasn’t much going on and I thought I was better off asleepFreddie Hahn, England fanCharlie Wyett slams ‘massively disappointing’ England after drab 0-0 draw with Slovenia in final Euro 2024 group gameEngland player ratings: Southgate’s Gallagher experiment fails miserably vs SloveniaENGLAND served up another underwhelming performance – but still managed to top Group C.England dominated the ball, but Southgate will have plenty of questions to answer after a third straight display that lacked inspiration.SunSport’s Tom Barclay has given his ratings of the England players.Jordan Pickford – 6Largely a spectator due to England’s dominance on the ball. Asked the touchline what the Denmark score was during one break in the second half.Kieran Trippier – 6The one positive of having a right-footed player playing left-back is that he can dispatch in-swinging crosses, and one such one should have been headed home by Conor Gallagher before the break.Marc Guehi – 7Cruyff turn early doors showed his confidence from excellent displays against Serbia and Denmark, and barring one loose pass was good again.John Stones – 6One of many to miss his target with his passing. He wasn’t bad but, like others, way off what he has produced for his club.Kyle Walker – 5Played so safe, rarely looked to get forward. Was lucky at one point that Pickford was alive to his blast of a pass-back. Sliced cross after break summed up his off-night.Conor Gallagher – 4Got the nod after the Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield experiment ended, but was poor, particularly, in possession and replaced at half-time by Kobbie Mainoo.Declan Rice – 7Had promised an “in your face” performance from his team, but he was really the only one to produce it. Very good out of possession, much better than against Denmark.Phil Foden – 7Liveliest of England’s attacking four by a mile and went close with a stinging free-kick. Booked for dissent, summing up England’s frustration.Jude Bellingham – 5Cut a very frustrated figure as he and Harry Kane got in each other’s way at times, while he was often shunted wide left as Phil Foden moved into the middle.Bukayo Saka – 6Tapped home on 20 minutes, but it was ruled out for offside in the build-up. OK but once again subbed after the break, perhaps due to fitness concerns.Harry Kane – 6Insists he is 100 per cent fit and maybe he is. What is 100 per cent certain is that he has been nowhere near as effective in this tournament as he usually is for England, albeit he was marginally better here.SubstitutesKobbie Mainoo (for Gallagher at half-time) – 7Made a difference when coming on, making England much more positive in their play. So much more confident with his touch than Gallagher.Cole Palmer (for Bukayo Saka on 71) – 7Finally made an appearance at this tournament and one clever ball through for Mainoo showed what he can do.Trent Alexander-Arnold (for Kieran Trippier on 84) – 6Came on for the final few minutes at right-back, with Walker going to left-back.Anthony Gordon (for Phil Foden on 88) – 6Like Palmer, first minutes at the Euros, but too late to make an impact.He said he is known as an infamous napper by his friends, and they were not surprised by his latest feat.He continued: “I put it down to my busy life and the fact that I’ve got a young child. “A lot of people know me as the bloke who falls asleep at parties, but I’ve never done it in a packed football stadium before.”It was nice to get out to Germany and spend some time with the lads. I didn’t realise that a picture of me sleeping would become such a big thing and my partner and family are having a good laugh about it.Southgate addressed the criticism he received after the game and said: “I understand it. I’m not going to back away from it. The most important thing is we stay with the team. I understand the narrative towards me.”That’s better for the team than it being towards them but it is creating an unusual environment to operate in.”I’ve not seen any other team qualify and receive similar. I’m not going to back away from it.”READ MORE SUN STORIESEngland’s draw with Slovenia saw them qualify for the round of 16 as group winners.They’ll play a team that has finished third in their group in the next round.Fans voiced their frustrations at full-timeFans at home were also left frustratedAs people watched in Fanzones across the countrySouthgate applauded fans after the gameCredit: GettyIt was harsh to hook Gallagher at half-time… but Mainoo showed he’s the answer, says Jack WilshereKOBBIE MAINOO was always my preference to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold in England’s midfield, writes Jack Wilshere.I think he showed why in the second half against Slovenia.But I still feel that it was harsh on Conor Gallagher that he was taken off at half time.Firstly because it was probably our best half of the tournament.And secondly, because it didn’t feel like a Gareth Southgate thing to do.It will knock Gallagher’s confidence for sure.He will have thought that this was his chance, but he only gets a half.Having said that, despite the disappointing result, the second half was better and Mainoo proved he is the man – or boy – to play there in future.Read Jack Wilshere’s post-match verdict in full.Or check out all of Jack’s Euro 2024 columns.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERS More

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    Supercomputer predicts who England will face in last 16 of Euro 2024 with 61% chance of landing horror showdown

    A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted England’s Euro 2024 round-of-16 opponent – and it won’t be an easy fixture.The Three Lions topped Group C following a 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday.A supercomputer has predicted England’s round-of-16 opponentsCredit: AlamyGareth Southgate’s side have failed to impress so farCredit: PAThey subsequently avoided a last-16 clash with old rivals Germany and will instead face one of five teams.Romania, Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine are locked on three points, meaning they are all in contention.But Data Analysts Nielsen Gracenote have given Netherlands the best chance of playing Gareth Southgate’s side in the knockouts.There is a 61 per cent chance of England facing Oranje in the last-16, with a 16 per cent probability of coming up against Slovakia.Read More on Euro 2024The chance of Southgate’s side clashing with Ukraine is 11 per cent, with eight per cent for Romania and just four per cent for Belgium.Victory for England in the round-of-16 will set up a quarter-final tie against either Switzerland or Italy.The Three Lions will then face Austria, Hungary, Romania or Turkey in the semi-finals, which will take place on Tuesday, July 9 or Wednesday, July 10.France, Spain, Germany and Portugal are all on the other side of the draw.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSEngland player ratings: Southgate’s Gallagher experiment fails miserably vs SloveniaENGLAND served up another underwhelming performance – but still managed to top Group C.England dominated the ball, but Southgate will have plenty of questions to answer after a third straight display that lacked inspiration.SunSport’s Tom Barclay has given his ratings of the England players.Jordan Pickford – 6Largely a spectator due to England’s dominance on the ball. Asked the touchline what the Denmark score was during one break in the second half.Kieran Trippier – 6The one positive of having a right-footed player playing left-back is that he can dispatch in-swinging crosses, and one such one should have been headed home by Conor Gallagher before the break.Marc Guehi – 7Cruyff turn early doors showed his confidence from excellent displays against Serbia and Denmark, and barring one loose pass was good again.John Stones – 6One of many to miss his target with his passing. He wasn’t bad but, like others, way off what he has produced for his club.Kyle Walker – 5Played so safe, rarely looked to get forward. Was lucky at one point that Pickford was alive to his blast of a pass-back. Sliced cross after break summed up his off-night.Conor Gallagher – 4Got the nod after the Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield experiment ended, but was poor, particularly, in possession and replaced at half-time by Kobbie Mainoo.Declan Rice – 7Had promised an “in your face” performance from his team, but he was really the only one to produce it. Very good out of possession, much better than against Denmark.Phil Foden – 7Liveliest of England’s attacking four by a mile and went close with a stinging free-kick. Booked for dissent, summing up England’s frustration.Jude Bellingham – 5Cut a very frustrated figure as he and Harry Kane got in each other’s way at times, while he was often shunted wide left as Phil Foden moved into the middle.Bukayo Saka – 6Tapped home on 20 minutes, but it was ruled out for offside in the build-up. OK but once again subbed after the break, perhaps due to fitness concerns.Harry Kane – 6Insists he is 100 per cent fit and maybe he is. What is 100 per cent certain is that he has been nowhere near as effective in this tournament as he usually is for England, albeit he was marginally better here.SubstitutesKobbie Mainoo (for Gallagher at half-time) – 7Made a difference when coming on, making England much more positive in their play. So much more confident with his touch than Gallagher.Cole Palmer (for Bukayo Saka on 71) – 7Finally made an appearance at this tournament and one clever ball through for Mainoo showed what he can do.Trent Alexander-Arnold (for Kieran Trippier on 84) – 6Came on for the final few minutes at right-back, with Walker going to left-back.Anthony Gordon (for Phil Foden on 88) – 6Like Palmer, first minutes at the Euros, but too late to make an impact.Speaking after his team’s disappointing draw with Slovenia, Southgate said: “I’m not going to back away from it, The most important thing is the supporters stay with the team.”He continued: “I understand the narrative towards me and that’s better for the team than it being towards them.Charlie Wyett slams ‘massively disappointing’ England after drab 0-0 draw with Slovenia in final Euro 2024 group game”But it is creating an unusual environment to operate in. I’ve not seen any other team qualify and receive similar.”I understand it, I’m not going to back away from it, but I’m very proud of the players for how they’re operating within it.”England could face Netherlands in the last-16EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    How Slovenia were allowed to get around brand new Uefa rule for Euro 2024 in England snooze-fest

    SLOVENIA found a way around the new Uefa rule regarding players surrounding the referee during their 1-1 draw with England.Both teams progressed to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 despite putting on a dire display in Cologne.Slovenia were allowed to get around brand new Uefa ruleCredit: GettyDefender Jaka Bijol was the nominated captainCredit: GettyAnd viewers noticed something during the game that hasn’t been the norm at this tournament. Uefa announced a rule change designed to stop players surrounding a referee following a controversial decision.The rule states that the captain is the only player from each team who is allowed to discuss a decision made by the referee.If a player is not a captain and approaches the official to dispute a decision – they will be immediately booked.read more england newsHowever goalkeeper Jan Oblak is the Slovenia captain, which meant they could nominate another outfield player to speak with the referee instead.With Oblak often far away from incidents on the pitch, Slovenia gave centre-back Jaka Bijol the responsibility of engaging with the referee.It is understood that if situations arise near the penalty area, then goalkeeping captains are permitted to speak to match officials.It was the third time we have seen this at Euro 2024 – with Italy also adopting the same approach as Gianluigi Donnarumma wears the armband.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDenmark have also benefited from this rule change with goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel nominating midfielder Pierre Emile Hojbjerg.Udinese defender Bijol had a strong match against the Three Lions, but was booked for fouling Kane in the second half. SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesMeanwhile England star Phil Foden was booked for dissent after approaching the referee in the 79th minute.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Uefa’s chief refereeing officer Roberto Rosetti explained the rule change.Rosetti said: “We shared the idea with the coaches and spoke about this topic inside our board, with top players, former players and coaches.”Together we agreed about this situation and then went to the teams.”We are doing this not for the referees, but for football, the image of the game and the next generation.”Phil Foden was booked for breaching the new rule about surrounding the refereeCredit: AFPEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More