England are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 after topping Group C.
Albania’s 1-0 defeat against Spain on Monday meant England had already secured their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a game to spare.
With four points from their opening two games, even if they lost against Slovenia, England would have advanced as one of the four best third-placed teams.
The 0-0 draw against Slovenia ensured they finished top, with Denmark second and Slovenia third. All three progressed with Serbia eliminated.
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Finishing top of Group C was crucial for England as it positions them on the more favourable side of the draw — away from hosts Germany, early favourites Spain, Portugal and 2018 World Cup winners France.
They now face Slovakia, who finished up in third spot in Group F and progressed through as one of the four best third-placed teams.
That game will take place in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday at 5pm BST.
If England progress to the quarter-final stage, they would set up a clash against either Switzerland or Italy, whose round-of-16 game was confirmed on Monday following the latter’s draw against Croatia.
Finishing second in Group C would have lead England into a challenging path to Berlin with tournament hosts Germany in the last 16 and potentially Spain in the quarter-finals.
France, who finished behind Austria in Group D, and Portugal are also locked in in that loaded half of the competition and would have been potential last-four opponents.
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Austria topping their group means England may face them in the semi-finals, provided they get to that stage.
Ralf Rangnick’s side face Turkey next before a possible quarter-final against the Netherlands.
If England get past Italy in that potential last-eight game then it could be the Dutch in the final four.
Should England win their semi-final match, they would likely meet one of Germany, Portugal, France, or Spain in the final.
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