Euro 2024 - England vs Slovakia: Team News and Prediction
England supporters will be hoping for a more comprehensive performance when they face Slovakia in the round-of-16 on Sunday evening.
Ahead of this one, we run through the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch this last-16 game, what time it kicks off, team news and a bet365 price boost.
When is kick off?
Sunday 30th June, 17:00 (BST)
Where is the match?
Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen (Germany)
England vs Slovakia Team News
After missing the group stages, Luke Shaw is fit for England but having not played since February; Gareth Southgate is unlikely to throw the Manchester United left-back straight into first team action. Club teammate Kobbie Mainoo may start alongside Declan Rice in midfield after a bright cameo against Slovenia. Phil Foden temporarily returned to England this week following the birth of his third child but should feature from the outset.
Slovakia have no injury or suspension concerns for their last-16 meeting with England. Francesco Calzona may opt for David Strelec rather than Robert Bozenik on the frontline as he did against Romania.
England vs Slovakia Probable XIs
England (4231) - Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Mainoo, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Foden; Kane
Slovakia (433) - Dubravka; Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko; Kucka, Lobotka, Duda; Schranz, Strelec, Haraslin
England vs Slovakia bet365 Bet Boost
While Harry Kane has struggled at Euro 2024 so far, the decision to use Kobbie Mainoo from the outset may boost England and their skipper with Gareth Southgate expected to start the teenager to add balance to the midfield. This should, therefore, aid Kane, who won't have to drop deep in search of possession.
If tasked with remaining inside the box, then Kane may add to his goal against Denmark when England face Slovakia on Sunday. No player scored more headed goals than Kane (8) in Europe's top five leagues last season and bet365 have boosted their price on the 30-year-old to score with a header from 7/1 to 8/1.
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England vs Slovakia Score Prediction: England 1-0 Slovakia
