COLOGNE, Germany: England plays Slovenia in its final Group C game at Euro 2024 on Tuesday. Negativity has surrounded Gareth Southgate's team following its unconvincing 1-1 draw with Denmark, but England still tops the group and a draw will be enough to guarantee it advances to the round of 16. Kickoff is at 9 pm local (1900 GMT) in Cologne.
Here’s what to know about the match: England's 1-1 draw with Denmark has sparked heavy criticism of the team, despite it topping Group C and being likely to progress even if it loses to Slovenia. While England could still finish third, four points has always been enough to advance to the knockout phase of the Euros as one of the best third-placed teams. • England beat Serbia 1-0 in its opening game.
• Winning the group would mean England faces one of the best third-placed teams from Group D, E or F. • Slovenia - on two points - goes into the game knowing it could finish top or bottom of the group, depending on results. • Slovenia has drawn against Denmark and Serbia in its other games.
Southgate said Luke Shaw is still not available after missing the end of the season with a hamstring injury. • Southgate may decide to make a change in midfield after experimenting with defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in a holding role. Conor Gallagher could partner Declan Rice instead.
• Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek was asked about the availability of striker Benjamin Sesko and said some of his players had undergone specialized individual traini.