The finalists of the last Euro will have to show a different face on Sunday, against Slovakia to reach the quarter-finals.
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England must forget their start to the tournament and raise their level of play. In the round of 16, they face Slovakia, Sunday June 30 at 6 p.m., in Gelsenkirchen, with the aim of gaining momentum. Authors of a very sluggish group stage, the English showed almost nothing. After a difficult victory against the Serbs, they were unable to beat Denmark and Slovenia, although they finished in first place in their group. If Gareth Southgate’s men want to regain their favorite status, they will have to be more creative and make their chances come true.
Facing them, the Slovaks should approach the match without pressure. Surprise victory over Belgium on the first day, Slovakia will have to repeat their feat against the English to reach the quarter-finals. Three Lions who were not flamboyant in the first round of Euro 2021 and still reached the final. Placed in a more affordable part of the table, Jude Bellingham’s teammates could benefit.
