Jude Bellingham has scored, Harry Kane has scored and England are two points clear at the top of the table heading into their final Group C game at Euro 2024 on Tuesday, June 25, against Slovenia.
A four-point haul means they are through to the knockout stages whatever happens in Cologne. So far, so good for Gareth Southgate’s team, right? Well, not exactly.
After Bellingham and Kane — each coming off magnificent seasons for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich respectively —gave England early leads against Serbia and Denmark, the Three Lions’ performances fell away.
They held on to beat Serbia 1-0 but arguably were fortunate to escape with a 1-1 draw against Denmark.
Slovenia shared the same scoreline with the Scandinavian national and would be heading into this contest level on points with England but for Luka Jovic’s last-gasp equalizer when they played Serbia in Munich.
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What time is England vs. Slovenia kickoff?
This Euro 2024 match kicks off at 9 p.m. local time Tuesday, June 25, from RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany.
Here’s how that time translates across all of the time zones in North America:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, June 25 | 3 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, June 25 | 2 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, June 25 | 1 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, June 25 | Noon |
| Alaska ST | Tue, June 25 | 11 a.m. |
| Hawaii ST | Tue, June 25 | 9 a.m. |
England vs. Slovenia live stream, TV channel
- TV channel (US): FOX
- Streaming (US): Fubo
- TV channel (Canada): TSN 1
- Streaming (Canada): TVA+
USA: England vs Slovenia from RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne will be televised in the United States on FOX, with a Spanish-language broadcast via Vix. Both channels are available to stream on Fubo, with the latter offering a FREE seven-day trial.
Canada: Euro 2024 matches can be seen in Canada on TSN’s respective TV channel and live streaming services.
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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 the favorite 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, where 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 Saturday, and Slovenia boss Matjaz Kek will hope to have available his one genuine world-class performer.
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 defense 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.