England, who sits at -295 in the game, will attempt to reignite its Euro 2024 campaign when it takes on Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday. The Three Lions beat Serbia 1-0 in their opening game of the tournament, but it was an unconvincing performance.
The players were then booed off the pitch after struggling to a 1-1 draw with Denmark on Matchday 2, so they will have a point to prove when they face Slovenia.
The Slovenians (+1000) are still on course to qualify for the knockout stage of the competition. In their opener, they drew 1-1 with Denmark, courtesy of a late goal from full-back Erik Janža.
Slovenia then held Serbia to a 1-1 tie on Thursday, so the team remains unbeaten at Euro 2024. Victory over England on Tuesday would guarantee Slovenia a place in the Round of 16, so the stage is set for an intriguing game. Check below for odds and Euro 2024 betting info.
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England might have to overhaul its midfield to win
Manager Gareth Southgate deployed Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield alongside Declan Rice for England’s first two group stage games. Alexander-Arnold usually plays at right-back for Liverpool, and he has looked uncomfortable in his new role. He has not formed a strong partnership with Rice, and that duo looked unbalanced against Denmark.
It may now be time for Southgate to abandon this experiment. He could bring in Conor Gallagher, Kobbie Mainoo, or Adam Wharton to play alongside Rice on Tuesday. They are all traditional central midfielders, and they could bring more control and composure to the middle of the park. Alternatively, he could play Jude Bellingham in a deeper role next to Rice, allowing him to start Phil Foden as a No. 10, with either Jarrod Bowen or Cole Palmer on the left wing. Either way, a change to the starting XI could help England reach its potential.
Slovenia’s path to victory likely includes Jan Oblak
Slovenia’s players looked devastated at the end of their game against Serbia. They were on course for a 1-0 victory, but substitute Luka Jović equalized in the sixth minute of injury time. That goal denied Slovenia what would have been its first win at the European Championship, but the players still deserve credit for defying the odds at this tournament.
They started as the clear underdogs against Denmark and Serbia, but they held their own in both games. Slovenia’s defenders have looked composed, safe in the knowledge that they have a world-class goalkeeper behind them. Jan Oblak had no chance of keeping out Jović’s last-gasp header, but he has made some smart saves at this tournament, and the Atlético Madrid goalkeeper could have a busy evening against England on Tuesday.
England expected starting 11
Jordan Pickford will keep his place in goal for this game. Luke Shaw has been struggling with an injury, so Kieran Trippier is likely to continue at left-back, with Kyle Walker at right-back and John Stones and Marc Guehi in the middle.
Gareth Southgate’s main dilemma lies in midfield. He hauled off Trent Alexander-Arnold after 53 minutes against Denmark, replacing him with Conor Gallagher. Southgate may decide to start Gallagher alongside Declan Rice against Slovenia, but many fans would prefer to see Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo get a chance.
The manager could persist with a front four of Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Harry Kane. However, England looked flat against Denmark, so he may decide to mix things up. If so, Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze, or Jarrod Bowen could get a shot.
Slovenia expected starting 11
Slovenia boss Matjaž Kek is unlikely to change the team that played so well against Serbia last time out. Captain Jan Oblak will start in goal, with Žan Karničnik, Vanja Drkušić, Jaka Bijol, and Erik Janža forming a back four.
Kek favors a traditional 4-4-2 formation. Adam Čerin and Timi Elšnik will start in midfield, with Peter Stojanović and Jan Mlakar on the wings, and Benjamin Šeśko and Andraž Šporar up front. Benjamin Verbič and Žan Vipotnik are available if the manager wants to mix things up in attack.
