Grayer than ever: England finished 0:0 with Slovenia

The outstanding actor

Yka Bayol, score: 7
The Slovenian stopper played well and cleared many balls, but the defensive excellence has to be shared by the majority of Slovenia’s back

The disappointing player

Jude Bellingham, score: 4
Almost did not win the fights, lost many balls and did not produce anything in attack. A disappointing game like no other from Bellingham

The English soccer team is called the “Three Lions team” with a name that should be a deterrent to opponents, but it seems that the Lions are asleep for the time being. Gareth Southgate’s players ended another disappointing game with a 0:0 against Slovenia, and although they qualified for the round of 16, they should be worried about the rest.

First of all the bottom line – the average ability was enough for the first place and the English can take solace in that. On the other hand, the Slovenians came away satisfied with the game when, thanks to the point, they secured their place as one of the four teams that will qualify for the eighth place from third place.

And there was also a game, but unfortunately there isn’t too much to refer to. England controlled the pace and encountered a stubborn defense and a correct tactical stance of the Slovenian team that prevented the Three Lions team from getting close to the goal.

The main event that did happen in the game occurred in the 20th minute when Bokayo Saka curled from close to the net, but the goal was disallowed due to an early clearance by Phil Foden. From there the game went on without any significant incidents in front of the goal and the teams parted in a zero draw.

second half

’90+4
The final whistle! England finished another disappointing match for them, but both teams are in the round of 16 of the Euros

’89
Anthony Gordon instead of Phil Foden

Jude Bellingham in a fight with Vania Drakusic (Reuters)

’86
Jan Zeller replaced Andrzej Shaporr

’86
Jan Malker replaced by John Stankovic

’84
Trent Alexander Arnold replaced Kieran Trippier

Phil Foden receives the yellow card (Reuters)

’77
Phil Foden received a yellow card after arguing with the referee

’75
Yossif Ilicich entered to the applause of the crowd instead of Benjamin Sheshko

’72
Bayol received a yellow card

Cole Palmer replaces Bokayo Saka (Reuters)

’70
Bokayo Saka made way for Cole Palmer

Mark Gohey commits a foul on Spoorer (Reuters)

’68
Mark Gohey stopped a burst of offense and received a yellow card

’58
The lift from a corner went to John Stones who shot towards the goal, who was standing inside the five box stopped the ball on its way to the frame

’46
The credit for Gallagher ran out quickly and he was replaced already back from the half-time break. Kobi Mayno entered in his place

first half

’40
Kieran Trippier curled a ball into the penalty area above the Slovenian defence, Harry Kane only had to touch closely and push into the net but he couldn’t reach the ball and it went out

Phil Foden kicks the free kick (Reuters)

’35
Phil Foden sent a kick from about 30 meters towards the posts, Jan Oblak reacted in time and caught the ball

Bokayo Saka disappointed after disqualification (Reuters)

Bokayo Saka kicks into the net, the goal is disallowed (Reuters)

’20
Bokayo Saka was already running to celebrate a goal advantage after a wonderful team move, but then the flag was raised due to a different from brewer Phil Foden. England finally got down to business

’17
Kieran Trippier committed a foul and received a yellow card

’13
Despite controlling the ball on paper, the English played indifferently at the start of the game and struggled against the defensive stance of the Slovenians