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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

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      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

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      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’

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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’

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      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