England National Football Team vs Slovakia National Football Team Lineups
The Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash between England and Slovakia was a highly anticipated matchup that did not disappoint. With Gareth Southgate opting for a mostly unchanged lineup despite calls for a revamp after a lacklustre group stage, England stepped onto the pitch at the AufSchalke Arena in Gelsenkirchen with determination and tactical precision. The only alteration saw young talent Kobbie Mainoo replacing Conor Gallagher, joining Declan Rice in the midfield.
In an intense and thrilling encounter, England emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Slovakia. The match showcased a blend of resilience and last-minute heroics. Slovakia took an early lead through Ivan Schranz in the 25th minute, placing England under pressure. However, the Three Lions displayed their fighting spirit, with Jude Bellingham equalising in the fifth minute of stoppage time and Harry Kane securing the win just a minute later.
Despite an injury scare during the warm-up, Jordan Pickford started in goal, and Phil Foden returned to the forward line after celebrating the birth of his third child. Kieran Trippier, having missed two days of training, was fit to start at left-back, while Luke Shaw awaited his tournament debut from the bench.
England National Football Team vs Slovakia National Football Team Lineups
Starting XI
England
Position
Slovakia
Position
Coach: Gareth Southgate
Coach: Francesco Calzona
1. Jordan Pickford
Goalkeeper
1. Martin Dúbravka
Goalkeeper
2. Kyle Walker
Defender
2. Peter Pekarík
Defender
4. Declan Rice
Midfielder
3. Denis Vavro
Defender
5. John Stones
Defender
8. Ondrej Duda
Midfielder
6. Marc Guéhi
Defender
14. Milan Škriniar (C)
Defender
7. Bukayo Saka
Forward
16. Dávid Hancko
Defender
9. Harry Kane (C)
Forward
17. Lukáš Haraslín
Midfielder
10. Jude Bellingham
Midfielder
18. David Strelec
Forward
11. Phil Foden
Forward
19. Juraj Kucka
Midfielder
12. Kieran Trippier
Defender
22. Stanislav Lobotka
Midfielder
26. Kobbie Mainoo
Midfielder
26. Ivan Schranz
Forward
Substitutes
England
Position
Slovakia
Position
Substitutes
Substitutes
13. Aaron Ramsdale
Goalkeeper
12. Marek Rodák
Goalkeeper
23. Jordan Henderson
Goalkeeper
23. Adam Ravas
Goalkeeper
3. Luke Shaw
Defender
4. Artur Obert
Defender
8. Trent Alexander-Arnold
Defender
5. Dominik Rigo
Defender
14. Ezri Konsa
Defender
6. Norbert Gyömbér
Defender
15. Lewis Dunk
Defender
7. Tomáš Suslov
Midfielder
16. Conor Gallagher
Midfielder
9. Róbert Boženík
Forward
17. Ivan Toney
Forward
10. Ľubomír Tupta
Forward
18. Anthony Gordon
Forward
11. László Bénes
Midfielder
19. Ollie Watkins
Forward
13. Patrik Hrošovský
Midfielder
20. Jarrod Bowen
Forward
15. Vernon De Marco
Defender
21. Eberechi Eze
Midfielder
20. Michal Ďuriš
Forward
22. Joe Gomez
Defender
21. Matúš Bero
Midfielder
24. Cole Palmer
Midfielder
24. Lucas Sauer
Midfielder
25. Ashley Phillips
Defender
25. Sebastian Kóša
Defender
Source: uefa.com
Match Timeline: England vs Slovakia (Euro 2024 Round of 16)
