England’s journey towards potential Euro 2024 glory has been more of a stumble and fumble than a seamless march to victory.
The Three Lions kicked off their Group C campaign with a solid, if not dazzling, 1-0 win over Serbia, setting a cautiously optimistic tone for their championship aspirations. This was followed by a lackluster 1-1 draw against Denmark on June 20, where the team failed to capture the fervor of their fans.
The descent continued with a lackluster 0-0 draw against Slovenia on June 25, a match that saw England’s players booed off the field by their own supporters. Despite these uninspiring performances, they managed to scrape through to the knockout rounds by topping the group.
Gareth Southgate’s squad is haunted by their close call in the Euro 2020 final, where they agonizingly lost to Roberto Mancini’s Italy in a penalty shootout at Wembley. Following a quarterfinal exit in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, hopes were high at the start of Euro 2024 that England, boasting a squad brimming with talent, would once again contend for the championship.
As they advance, England will need to shake off their lackluster group stage showings and rediscover the flair and confidence that can make them true contenders. The path to glory in Germany remains uncertain, but with their roster packed with star power, the Three Lions still remain among the favorites in the eyes of many fans and pundits alike.
When is England’s next Euro 2024 game vs. Slovakia?
England is gearing up for a crucial Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash against Slovakia, scheduled for Sunday, June 30 at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen. This match marks a pivotal moment in England’s campaign, following a less than stellar group stage performance where they secured qualification but struggled to dazzle. Despite their tepid displays in the group phase, Gareth Southgate’s squad, packed with considerable talent, remains among the favorites for tournament glory in Germany.
What time is England’s Round of 16 game vs. Slovakia?
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun, Jun 30 | 12:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Sun, Jun 30 | 12:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Sun, Jun 30 | 5:00 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Mon, Jul 1 | 2:00 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sun, Jun 30 | 9:30 p.m. IST |
England’s next Euro 2024 match TV channel, live stream
| TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FOX/FS1 (TBC) | Fubo, Fox app/website |
| Canada | TSN (TBC) | TSN+ |
| UK | ITV, STV | ITV X/ STV Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony Ten (TBC) | Sony LIV, JioTV |
England Euro 2024 squad
Ages and caps correct at the start of Euro 2024 on June 14
| Position | Player | Club | Age | Caps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Aaron Ramsdale | Arsenal (ENG) | 26 | 5 |
| GK | Jordan Pickford | Everton (ENG) | 30 | 61 |
| GK | Dean Henderson | Crystal Palace (ENG) | 27 | 1 |
| DEF | Luke Shaw | Manchester United (ENG) | 28 | 31 |
| DEF | John Stones | Manchester City (ENG) | 30 | 72 |
| DEF | Kieran Trippier | Newcastle United (ENG) | 33 | 48 |
| DEF | Kyle Walker | Manchester City (ENG) | 34 | 83 |
| DEF | Ezri Konsa | Aston Villa (ENG) | 26 | 4 |
| DEF | Lewis Dunk | Brighton & Hove Albion (ENG) | 32 | 6 |
| DEF | Joe Gomez | Liverpool (ENG) | 27 | 15 |
| DEF | Marc Guehi | Crystal Palace (ENG) | 23 | 11 |
| MID | Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool (ENG) | 25 | 25 |
| MID | Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid (SPA) | 20 | 29 |
| MID | Phil Foden | Manchester City (ENG) | 24 | 34 |
| MID | Conor Gallagher | Chelsea (ENG) | 24 | 13 |
| MID | Kobbie Mainoo | Manchester United (ENG) | 19 | 3 |
| MID | Declan Rice | Arsenal (ENG) | 25 | 51 |
| MID | Eberechi Eze | Crystal Palace (ENG) | 25 | 4 |
| MID | Adam Wharton | Crystal Palace (ENG) | 20 | 1 |
| FWD | Cole Palmer | Chelsea (ENG) | 22 | 3 |
| FWD | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich (GER) | 30 | 91 |
| FWD | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal (ENG) | 22 | 33 |
| FWD | Anthony Gordon | Newcastle (ENG) | 23 | 3 |
| FWD | Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa (ENG) | 28 | 12 |
| FWD | Jarrod Bowen | West Ham (ENG) | 27 | 8 |
| FWD | Ivan Toney | Brentford (ENG) | 28 | 3 |
England’s European Championship record
| Year | Stage reached | Eliminated by |
| 1960 | Did not enter | — |
| 1964 | Did not qualify | — |
| 1968 | Semifinals | Yugoslavia |
| 1972 | Did not qualify | — |
| 1976 | Did not qualify | — |
| 1980 | Group Stage | Belgium, Italy |
| 1984 | Did not qualify | — |
| 1988 | Group Stage | Soviet Union, Netherlands |
| 1992 | Group Stage | Sweden, Denmark |
| 1996 | Semifinals | Germany |
| 2000 | Group Stage | Portugal, Romania |
| 2004 | Quarterfinals | Portugal |
| 2008 | Did not qualify | — |
| 2012 | Quarterfinals | Italy |
| 2016 | Round of 16 | Iceland |
| 2020 | Final | Italy |
