After a disappointing goalless tie against Slovenia in their final group match, England is set to lift spirits in their upcoming round of 16 clash against Slovakia. The team is under pressure to step up their performance as they aim for their first European Championship title, and they have a good chance of overcoming the Slovaks at Veltins Arena. Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool is anticipated to start in place of Conor Gallagher, with Gareth Southgate’s squad reporting no new injuries.
Slovakia advanced to the EURO 2024 knockout phase following a 1-1 draw with Romania. However, England historically has the upper hand against Slovakia, having won four of their last five encounters in various competitions, which suggests a potential victory for them in this match. Slovakia’s coach Francesco Calzona is expected to stick with the same lineup that drew against Romania.
The predicted outcome for the match is a 2-0 victory for England.