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    Euro 2024 schedule: fixtures, results, groups, kick-off times, FREE streams, TV channels

    EURO 2024 is now heading for the knockout stages as the tournament starts to heat up.The Three Lions, Spain, Germany, Holland, France, Portugal and holders Italy are among the teams to have qualified for the last 16.Gareth Southgate will be hoping to lead England to glory this summerSome teams will be happier than others with their performance in the group stages so far, but one thing is for sure is that the tournament should be a cracker.Here is SunSport’s breakdown of England’s group stage fixtures, as well as all the rest and every date and venue.Schedule, fixtures, groupsGroup AREAD MORE ON Euro 2024Group BGroup CMost read in Euro 2024Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024Group DGroup EGroup FFixtures, dates, venues and results14 JuneGermany 5-1 Scotland (Munich, 8pm) ITV15 JuneHungary 1-3 Switzerland (Cologne, 2pm) ITVSpain 3-0 Croatia (Berlin, 5pm) ITVItaly 2-1 Albania (Dortmund, 8pm) BBC16 JunePoland 1-2 Netherlands (Hamburg, 2pm) BBCSlovenia 1-1 Denmark (Stuttgart, 5pm) ITVSerbia 0-1 England (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm) BBC17 JuneRomania 3-0 Ukraine (Munich, 2pm) BBCBelgium 0-1 Slovakia (Frankfurt, 5pm) ITVAustria 0-1 France (Dusseldorf, 8pm) ITV18 JuneTurkey 3-1 Georgia (Dortmund, 5pm) BBCPortugal 2-1 Czech Republic (Leipzig, 8pm) BBC19 JuneCroatia 2-2 Albania (Hamburg, 2pm) ITVGermany 2-0 Hungary (Stuttgart, 5pm) BBCScotland 1-1 Switzerland (Cologne, 8pm) BBC20 JuneSlovenia 1-1 Serbia (Munich, 2pm) ITVDenmark 1-1 England (Frankfurt, 5pm) BBCSpain 1-0 Italy (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm) ITV21 JuneSlovakia 1-2 Ukraine (Dusseldorf, 2pm) BBCPoland 1-3 Austria (Berlin, 5pm) ITVNetherlands 0-0 France (Leipzig, 8pm) BBC22 JuneGeorgia 1-1 Czech Republic (Hamburg, 2pm) BBCTurkey 0-3 Portugal (Dortmund, 5pm) ITVBelgium 2-0 Romania (Cologne, 8pm) ITV23 JuneSwitzerland 1-1 Germany (Frankfurt, 8pm) BBCScotland 0-1 Hungary (Stuttgart, 8pm) BBC24 JuneCroatia 1-1 Italy (Leipzig, 8pm) BBCAlbania 0-1 Spain (Dusseldorf, 8pm) BBC25 JuneNetherlands 2-3 Austria (Berlin, 5pm) BBCFrance 1-1 Poland (Dortmund, 5pm) BBCEngland 0-0 Slovenia (Cologne, 8pm) ITVDenmark 0-0 Serbia (Munich, 8pm) ITV26 JuneSlovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt, 5pm) BBCUkraine vs Belgium (Stuttgart, 5pm) BBCCzech Republick vs Turkey (Hamburg, 8pm) ITVGeorgia vs Portugal (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm) ITVRound of 16June 29Germany vs Denmark (Dortmund, 8pm)Switzerland vs Italy (Berlin, 5pm)June 30Spain vs 3E/F (Cologne (8pm)England vs 3D/E (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)July 1Portugal vs 3A/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)France vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)July 21E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)Austria vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)Quarter-finalsJuly 5W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)July 6W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)Semi-finalsJuly 9W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)July 10W47 vs W48 (Dortmund, 8pm)FinalJuly 14READ MORE SUN STORIESW49 vs W50 (Berlin, 8pm)How to watch Euro 2024Euro 2024 will be shown live on BBC and ITV this summer.You can live stream all the action from the BBC iPlayer or the ITV X app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. Games are FREE to watch, so long as you have a valid TV licence. More

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    Phil Foden flying back for birth of his third child as Man City star leaves England’s Euro 2024 camp

    PHIL FODEN is flying back to the UK for the birth of his third child.The playmaker is expected to be back with the England squad ahead of their last 16 clash on Sunday.Phil Foden is expecting his third childCredit: Sophie Eleanor Photography / Go PR & EventsThe England star left camp todayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Khv0vsk6-/?img_index=1Rebecca Cooke is Foden’s childhood sweetheartCredit: PAPhil Foden has jetted back to the UKCredit: GettyHe left camp today over a family matter and SunSport understands it was to be present as girlfriend Rebecca Cooke gives birth.Foden, 24, and his childhood sweetheart enjoyed a lavish baby shower in April.Foden and Rebecca, 22, posed for a cute snap with their two kids Ronnie, four, and True, one, in hand.Rebecca tends to keep out of the spotlight and has her Instagram account set to private.read more England newsShe has been spotted joining England’s Wags at tournaments in the past.Foden started all three of England’s Group C matches against Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia.Many fans are calling for him to move into the No10 position behind Harry Kane.It is the second successive tournament an England player has been forced to fly home for a personal matter.Most read in Euro 2024Phil Foden and Rebecca Cooke have been dating for yearsShe has watched Foden in action at the Euros and World CupCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs SenegalRaheem Sterling left the camp at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after his home was burgled.He later returned to the squad and came off the bench in the 2-1 defeat to France.Who England will play next in last 16 at Euro 2024England fans want Foden to play more centrallyEngland fans spotted a fuming Foden “going mad” at Kieran Trippier during England’s drab draw with Slovenia.While Foden has not made as much of a splash as he would like on the field, he has enjoyed success off it in Germany.The keen angler has made the most of the lakes at the Weimarer Land Spa and Golf resort where the Three Lions are situated.He told FA show Lions’ Den: “I’ve had a little bit of time to go fishing, so it’s been nice.“(I’ve caught) some big ‘uns, yeah! I’ve caught some nice fish.”Phil Foden hasn’t been able to make an impactFoden and Cooke threw a lavish baby showerThe couple already have two kidsEngland need superhero Bellingham back to have any chance of winning Euro 2024JUDE BELLINGHAM delivered a masterful, super-hero performance in the opening 45 minutes at Euro 2024, writes Charlie Wyett.Yet we have not seen much from the boy wonder since.Maybe he left his cloak in the dressing room at Gelsenkirchen and is still looking for it.But he needs to discover in time for the last 16 tie this weekend otherwise England are knackered.Approaching the serious part of Euro 2024, this team really does need to get a grip and start showing some personality.At times against Slovenia, Bellingham just looked lost.Let’s hope he can sprinkle some stardust in the knockout stages because Gareth Southgate certainly needs something.Bellingham should come good. This could still be HIS tournament.Read Charlie Wyett’s England vs Slovenia verdict in full.Or check out all of Charlie’s Euro 2024 stories. More

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    TV viewing figures revealed for England’s Euro 2024 clash vs Slovenia as more than 15MILLION tune in for bore draw

    ENGLAND’S dull draw with Slovenia was watched by 15.4million people.The Three Lions put in a drab performance but still managed to top the group with the match ending 0-0.England vs Slovenia was watched by 15.4m fansCredit: RexITV1 showed the game live and it drew in the channel’s biggest audience of the tournament so far.Their previous record was set by the Euro 2024 opener between Germany and Scotland.An incredible 10.5million viewers watched the Scots get hammered 5-1 to the hosts.ITV have showed 14 matches so far and they have been streamed 53million times on their platform ITVX.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEngland’s opening game of the tournament against Serbia was watched by 15million fans.And 13.1million people tuned in for the second clash versus Denmark.England are back in action on Sunday night at 5pm, with the game once again live on ITV. Their opponents are currently undecided until the end of the group stages tonight.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThe Netherlands are potential opponents as are the third-placed side from Group E.Coming into the final round of fixtures, all of Belgium, Ukraine, Slovakia and Romania are level on points and could get England next.Should the Three Lions win in the last 16, either Switzerland or Italy wait in the quarter-final. Who England will play next in last 16 at Euro 2024EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    Slovenia star who suffered with depression reveals heartwarming moment with Declan Rice before England clash

    ENGLAND midfielder Declan Rice shared some kind words with Slovenia counterpart Josip Ilicic.The Maribor forward has opened up about his battles with depression in the past, which almost led him to retire in 2022.Declan Rice proved he is a true sportsmanCredit: GettyJosip Ilicic helped Slovenia draw with EnglandCredit: GettyHe revealed that Rice, 25, reached out before yesterday’s game in an incredible act of sportsmanship.Ilicic, 36, told Sky Italy: “My story is inspirational. I’m glad to hear that, honestly. “Even today, entering the pitch there was an England player who complimented me.”He told me he respects me a lot. It was nice to hear. My story is well known around the world. READ MORE ON EURO 2024″The player who said that? He’s a midfielder for Arsenal, I’m sure you know him, Declan Rice.”Former Atalanta star Ilicic was hospitalised with an infection in his lymph nodes in 2018.He said: “I realised football isn’t everything in life.“At times people get angry over nothing, but that illness changed me. Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I didn’t even want to watch the games. My family, team-mates and the coach stood by me, then once I recovered, it was an issue of finding match fitness.”Ilicic was also hit by the death of Fiorentina team-mate Davide Astori and took a year out from the game in 2022 after struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYFans hail Anthony Gordon for ‘refreshingly raw’ TV interview after England’s bore 0-0 Euro 2024 draw with Slovenia He added: “I was afraid to go to sleep.“I thought I would never wake up in the morning and see my family again. “It was hard to recover. You start from below zero and you have to get used to moving and running again, as if I were a child.”You’re Not AloneEVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicideIt doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: More

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    Phil Foden LEAVES England Euro 2024 camp to fly back to UK for ‘pressing family matter’

    PHIL FODEN has left the England camp for the birth of his third child.The Manchester City star, 24, started the Three Lions’ drab goalless draw with Slovenia on Tuesday night.Phil Foden, left, is flying back to the UK for the birth of his third childCredit: GettyFoden and girlfriend Rebecca have two children – son Ronnie and daughter TrueCredit: Sophie Eleanor Photography / Go PR & EventsBut he has now left the camp to fly back to the UK.The FA have confirmed he is returning to Britain for a “pressing family matter”.He is expected to return to the camp before England’s last-16 game on Sunday where they will face either Holland or the runners-up from Group E.Premier League Player of the Year Foden already has two children with 22-year-old girlfriend Rebecca Cooke – a son Ronnie, 5, and daughter True, 2.READ MORE ON ENGLANDThe couple met at school and are childhood sweethearts.Foden, who has 37 caps for his country, started all three of England’s Group C matches against Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia.He has struggled playing off the left-hand side, with many fans calling for him to move into the No10 position behind Harry Kane.It is the second successive tournament an England player has been forced to fly home for a personal matter.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFoden has been with Rebecca since the pair went to school togetherFoden has a son Ronnie and daughter True with RebeccaCredit: RexRebecca was spotted at the World Cup supporting FodenCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs SenegalRaheem Sterling left the camp at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after his home was burgled.He later returned to the squad and came off the bench in the 2-1 defeat to France.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYEngland boss Gareth Southgate is receiving huge backlash following another disappointing display on Tuesday evening.He made just one change to his starting line-up from the opening two matches, bringing Conor Gallagher in for Trent Alexander-Arnold.Gallagher was then hauled off at half-time for Kobbie Mainoo against Slovenia.No other changes were made until the 71st minute, before Cole Palmer, Alexander-Arnold and Anthony Gordon were all given cameos.Man City boss Pep Guardiola joked back in April that Foden expecting another child could raise his level of performance on the pitch.The Spanish coach said: “I would love him to go in sixth gear in every single action but afterwards you are less precise, you lose the ball all the time and that is not effective.”You have to reduce the time so you know the moments when you have to be more aggressive and calm.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But it’s a question of time. He can improve a lot and has improved a lot from the beginning of the season and from the previous seasons.”Maybe with the third kid that is coming for his family, that will help him.”Foden’s stats against Slovenia on Tuesday nightIt 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. More

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    France under par but Kylian Mbappe sends message with biggest haul yet in Dream Team Euros

    FRANCE failed to convert their supremacy against Poland on Tuesday afternoon into what would have been a massively helpful win.Les Bleus registered 19 shots, eight of them on target, but Kylian Mbappe’s (£7.5m) penalty was ultimately cancelled out by Robert Lewandowski’s (£5m) spot-kick (at the second time of asking) for a 1-1 draw.This result meant Didier Deschamps’ side finished second in Group D which has placed them in what appears to be the difficult side of the knockout draw, alongside Spain, Germany and Portugal.Back with a bangCredit: Dream TeamWhile that misstep is likely to have ramifications in the world of Dream Team Euros, gaffers should be enthused by Mbappe’s performance in Matchday 3.Seemingly unhindered by the mask, France’s No10 banked 18 points in one fell swoop – the biggest haul of the tournament to date.The prolific 25-year-old registered a whopping five shots on target (one being his goal) and he earned the maximum of five bonus points, thanks in no small part to fact he completed six successful dribbles.Naturally, many Dream Team Euros managers were uncertain of Mbappe’s availability prior to the Matchday 3 deadline as his broken nose forced him to miss the game against Netherlands in Matchday 2, but his popularity will surely surge now he’s back in action.With unlimited transfers available before the round of 16 and popular England stars under-performing, such as Harry Kane (£7.5m) and Jude Bellingham (£6m), Mbappe may well end up as the most-recruited player this week – he’s currently third.Mbappe returned 18 points despite his broken noseCredit: GettyThat being said, the World Cup runners-up undoubtedly slipped up by finishing second in their group instead of first.Dream Team Euros bosses will understandably be keen on assets from France, Portugal, Spain and Germany but if those four teams end up meeting each other in the quarter-finals, many gaffers will end up with conflicted XIs.Most read in Dream TeamFor example, a team with multiple France defenders and attack-minded Portugal players might look good in isolation but if Cristiano Ronaldo (£6m) and Bruno Fernandes (£6m) have to take on Theo Hernandez (£5m) and William Saliba (£4.5m) in Matchday 5 then it’s highly unlikely both pairs will deliver satisfactory returns.Some players have such a high ceiling that they are immune to the schedule and Mbappe very much falls into that category but the potential for these blockbuster quarter-finals is something to bear in mind.Deschamps would have preferred the other side of the drawCredit: APSome pundits have drawn comparisons between England and France’s struggles as both teams earned five points in their respective groups via just two goals scored.However, the underlying numbers tell a different story.Deschamps’ troops have generated more xG than any other team at the tournament so far while Gareth Southgate’s side rank 19th on the list – three of the teams below the Three Lions also have a game in hand.France have let fly with 47 shots overall, a tally only bettered by Germany, whereas England have recorded just 29 – only Georgia, Slovenia, Serbia and Scotland have averaged fewer shots per 90 minutes at the time of writing.There’s no doubt France have been under par so far but they were in a tough group and the stats suggest they have been several steps above England in terms of chance creation.Mbappe will be a popular captain in Matchday 4.Who England will play next in last 16 at Euro 2024 More

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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