England are aiming to seal top spot in Group C and a place in the Euro 2024 knockout stages when they face Slovenia in Cologne.
Gareth Southgate's team have a two-point cushion after their 1-1 draw against Denmark last time out, but their position in the standings has not been reflected by the standard of their performances.
In both matches — after Jude Bellingham scored the only goal against Serbia and captain Harry Kane broke the deadlock versus Denmark — the Three Lions have fallen deep and ceded control.
Slovenia also held the Scandinavians to a 1-1 draw and would be heading into this game level on points with England but for Serbia forward Luka Jovic netting an equaliser deep into stoppage time in Munich.
After being hastily elevated to the England job, initially as interim manager, Southgate oversaw a 0-0 draw away to Slovenia in an October 2016 World Cup qualifier. Manchester City defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones are the only survivors from that starting XI in the Euro 2024 squad. Current No. 1 Jordan Pickford was an unused substitute.
England vs. Slovenia live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FOX | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, ViX |
| Canada | TSN 1, 3, 4, TVA Sports | TVA+ |
| UK | ITV 1, STV | ITV X, STV Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony Ten 2, 3 | JioTV, SonyLiv |
USA: England vs. Slovenia from the RheinEnergieStadion will be televised in the United States on FS1, with a Spanish-language broadcast via Vix. Both channels are available to stream on Fubo, with the latter offering a FREE seven-day trial.
UK: Monday's match match will be shown in the UK on ITV and STV, with streaming on the ITV X and STV Player platforms.
Canada: Euros matches can be seen in Canada on TSN's respective TV channel and live streaming services, while TVA+ will also provide a stream for this game.
Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for the Euros is Optus Sport.
India: All Euro games are available to watch on JioTV/SonyLiv. This match is also available on TV via Sony Ten 2 and 3.
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What time is England vs. Slovenia kickoff?
This Euro 2024 match kicks off from RheinEnergieStadion on June 25 at 9 p.m. local time in Cologne.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Tue, Jun. 25 | 3 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Tue, Jun. 25 | 12 p.m. PT |
| UK | Tue, Jun. 25 | 8 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Wed, Jun. 26 | 5 a.m. AEST |
| India | Wed, Jun. 26 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
England vs. Slovenia lineups & team news
Trent Alexander-Arnold's deployment as a central midfielder has come in for criticism during England's underwhelming opening to the tournament. Southgate himself described the selection as an "experiment" and it might now have run its course.
Conor Gallagher is favourite to come into the side, which would probably mean a tactical tweak to the 4-3-3 that served England well en route to the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when Jordan Henderson shuttled effectively alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.
Chelsea's Gallagher is an excellent presser and could inject some much-needed energy into the England side. Kieran Trippier is expected to continue at left-back despite Luke Shaw's return to first-team training, although Joe Gomez and Ezri Konsa are alternatives if the Newcastle United defender's recent calf problem warrants rest.
England predicted (4-3-3, right to left): Pickford (GK) — Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier — Gallagher, Rice, Bellingham — Saka, Kane, Foden.
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak caused a stir by missing training on Saturday and Slovenia boss Matjaz Kek will hope to have his one genuine world-class performer available.
Midfielders Timi Max Elsnik and Adam Gnezda Cerin suffered knocks during the Serbia game and face late checks.
RB Leipzig sensation Benjamin Sesko is yet to find the net so far at Euro 2024 and must try to ignite a change in fortunes against an England defence that has been miserly up until this point.
Slovenia predicted (4-4-2, right to left): Oblak (GK) — Karnicnik, Brekalo, Bijol, Janza — Stojanovic, Elsnik, Cerin, Mlakar — Sporar, Sesko.
England vs. Slovenia prediction
- Score prediction: England 3-0 Slovenia
Given the talent at his disposal, Southgate surely cannot oversee another overwhelmingly dour display. Stars including Kane and Rice have spoken over how recent criticism has stung the players.
Slovenia might be on the sharp end of a response as a simplified England lineup with Gallagher in for Alexander-Arnold promises more effective pressing and dangermen such as Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden taking up impactful attacking positions with greater frequency.
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