Gareth Southgate remains loyal to his starting XI from Slovenia’s game in Gelsenkirchen for this crucial knockout phase clash, hoping that they can regain some form and momentum at Euro 2024. Gareth has refused to make sweeping changes and keeps faith with an unchanged team for England vs Spain in Gelsenkirchen.
Kobbie Mainoo replaces Conor Gallagher as the only change to the starting lineup and will partner Declan Rice in central midfield alongside Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham.
In this article, we will discuss the main points of England National Football Team Vs Slovakia National Football Team Lineups.
Here’s a table comparing the all-time best players from the England National Football Team and the Slovakia National Football Team:
| Position | England (All-Time Players) | Slovakia (All-Time Players) |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Gordon Banks | Martin Dúbravka |
| RB | Gary Neville | Peter Pekarík |
| CB | Bobby Moore | Martin Škrtel |
| CB | John Terry | Ľubomír Moravčík |
| LB | Ashley Cole | Marek Čech |
| CM | Frank Lampard | Marek Hamšík |
| CM | Steven Gerrard | Karol Dobiáš |
| RW | David Beckham | Róbert Vittek |
| LW | Stanley Matthews | Vladimír Weiss |
| ST | Wayne Rooney | Jozef Adamec |
| ST | Harry Kane | Stanislav Šesták |
| Coach | Sir Alf Ramsey | Ján Kozák |
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England
After dominating Group C, England entered the knockout stage hoping to live up to their talent and potential. Gareth Southgate’s side would need to become more consistent in their approach and effective at scoring goals if they hoped to make it to the final four.
England appeared intent on breaking through Slovakia’s organized defense. They held onto the ball for long stretches but struggled to create chances in the final third. Phil Foden in particular was dangerous with incisive runs that forced Slovakia into making errors.
Gareth Southgate held off on making major adjustments following three lackluster group stage performances, sticking with his starting eleven for Game 5. Kobbie Mainoo took Conor Gallagher’s place alongside Declan Rice as midfielders; Luke Shaw will make an appearance off the bench after recovering from minor injury.
Pickford
Ivan Schranz puts Slovakia ahead at Euro 2024 last-16 tie against England with an outstanding counterattack goal scored from Ivan Shranz’s counter-attack finish in Gelsenkirchen, leaving England struggling to break down an resolute opponent and entering halftime trailing.
Gareth Southgate makes one substitution as Kobbie Mainoo comes on in place of Conor Gallagher and joins Declan Rice and Conor Gallagher in midfield alongside Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.
Mainoo wins a corner for England but the ball goes wide, before Trippier and Guehi clear off a Slovakian attack at the back.
Denis Vavro committed a foul on Trippier near the edge of the box and was booked. Pekarik then received a yellow card for fouling Mainoo before Slovakia nearly had an attempt saved by Dubravka with another speculative attempt being saved by Dubravka while Foden nearly scored, only for his shot to hit off of a post and go wide from an indirect free kick from right wing before time ran out on him.
Walker
Gareth Southgate held out against calls for changes following three disappointing group stage performances and started Kieran Trippier alongside John Stones, Marc Guehi and Kyle Walker in England’s defense. Meanwhile in midfield Kobbie Mainoo is starting in place of Connor Gallagher while Rice and Jude Bellingham will join Bukayo Saka and Foden behind Harry Kane.
Francesco Calzona of Slovakia understands his side are underdogs against England but that doesn’t diminish his confidence in his squad. They hope for an unexpected win against one of their favourites to secure passage into Germany for quarter-final playoffs.
As the game came down to its final seconds in Gelsenkirchen, fans held their breath as teams traded chances. Slovakia appeared close to an unlikely win; however, Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time overhead kick gave England an unlikely triumphant win and highlighted why Jude Bellingham is one of the world’s premier clutch players.
Stones
England and Slovakia share a longstanding rivalry that offers many captivating games. Not only do these contests demonstrate elite-level skill but also provide opportunities to compare opposing football philosophies.
Gareth Southgate’s side may be under strain after an indifferent group stage performance, yet they enter this game full of confidence and ready to make a statement against an upstart Slovakia team.
Stones and Walker will aim to maintain their excellent form for England against Wales on Saturday, while Trippier looks set to exploit any open spots on the left side of attack. Rice and Mainoo will provide support in the middle of the park while Kane and Foden should lead from the frontline. Luke Shaw should return despite suffering a hamstring injury; all remaining squad members should also be available for selection.
Guehi
Tottenham full-back Danny Rose has been one of England’s most reliable performers so far and was instrumental in keeping John Stones calm in their disappointing start to this tournament. Although frustrated by blunders that led to Ivan Schranz scoring his goal, Rose made key interventions early in each half that kept the ball away from dangerous areas and kept England from conceding goals.
Southgate made only one change from his side that started against Slovenia, switching out Kobbie Mainoo for Connor Gallagher in midfield. Phil Foden returned despite claims by Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon while Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka continued on either wing.
Slovakia won an historic European Championship as Czechoslovakia in 1976 and are keen to cause an upset this time around, starting off with a strong back four of Lobotka, Hancko, Kucka and former Inter Milan defender Skriniar – Francesco Calzona will hope his side can use their resilience and attacking prowess to overcome England.
Trippier
After an initially slow start, England have increased their forward momentum and their attacking play. Mainoo and Rice are linking well and creating opportunities for Kane and Foden (whose shot has been deflected for a corner ).
Gareth Southgate’s side were staring down an impending last-16 exit until Jude Bellingham scored with an amazing bicycle kick late on to save them with an unlikely goal for Slovakia, Ivan Schranz’s goal providing their salvation.
Eberechi Eze is brought in as a replacement for Kieran Trippier at left wing-back and Bukayo Saka appears to have retained his right wing position. Southgate also brought Cole Palmer in place of Ezri Konsa to freshen up the midfield; and Liverpool defender Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo quickly made significant contributions in the final third. Palmer provided valuable defensive acum that his teammates lacked, making him an asset for England.
Rice
The Three Lions will hope to avoid their fourth consecutive group stage exit, yet a goalless draw against Romania and win over Belgium have done little to calm their nerves as they prepare for Slovakia in the Round of 16.
Eberechi Eze attempts to strike a free kick past Martin Dubravka but is crowded out before winning a corner, only for its delivery to be turned back for goalkick.
Gareth Southgate resists calls for wholesale changes and remains faithful with Eberechi Eze, Jude Bellingham and Kobbie Mainoo starting in midfield alongside Declan Rice of Manchester United replacing Cole Palmer and Conor Gallagher. Slovakia are nervous but have done enough to earn themselves the chance to face England in Gelsenkirchen; their sideways passing formation requires them to take risks more quickly for success in Gelsenkirchen.
Mainoo
England are having difficulty breaking through Slovakia’s tight defense. Possession remains with England but they cannot find a breakthrough.
Francesco Calzona’s side are well defended, with Milan Skriniar and Peter Pekarik providing ample cushion from pressure before striking quickly on the counterattack.
Eberechi Eze pushes Stanislav Lobotka into conceding an unnecessary and soft free kick for England at this early stage in the match. That represents their second chance to do so thus far.
Southgate stands firm against calls to alter his selection, opting to trust Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo alongside Declan Rice. Mainoo has impressed so far and his selection here shows Southgate’s trust. Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer (back from injury earlier), Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham can all be found on the bench with Cole Palmer making an early comeback – creating an experience-rich squad.
Saka
Bukayo Saka, one of Arsenal winger Gareth Southgate’s favorite players and one of his top picks for Euro 2024 quarter-final qualification is beloved by England fans and Southgate. The 20-year-old could help England reach quarter-finals if given enough chances.
Foden attempts to capitalize on an excellent team move from the right, but his shot from 25 yards just misses its target! Eberechi Eze has come on for Mainoo and seems lively enough.
Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona has made only two changes from their opening Group E match against Belgium, featuring Milan Skriniar, Janusz Lobotka, Ondrej Duda and former Juventus defender Juraj Kucka, along with Robert Bozenik and David Strelec up front. Strelec scored the opener before half time; but thanks to some magic from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane’s incredible bicycle kick in extra-time they made it through to the last eight.
Bellingham
Gareth Southgate has so far refrained from making any drastic changes to his England team, replacing Conor Gallagher in midfield with Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo instead of making wholesale changes as they look to counter Slovakia’s defensive resilience and tactical discipline.
Jude Bellingham saved England from last-16 defeat against Slovakia with a 95th-minute bicycle kick, forcing extra time. Harry Kane then sealed a 2-1 win for Gareth Southgate’s side during that extra 30 minutes to send them through to face Switzerland in the quarterfinals. Bellingham’s goal and its reaction from teammates proved that England still have rich resources waiting to be unleashed: it marked their comeback. Three Lions back.