Harry Kane makes England positive in the first phase of the Euro

Without inspiration, but already classified for the round of 16 of the Euro-2024England drew 0-0 with Slovenia in the last round of the group stage, this Tuesday (25), in Cologne.

The ‘Three Lions’, who arrived in Germany as one of the favorite teams for the title, finished first in Group C, but once again without convincing and leaving a negative image on the field.

The draw between Denmark and Serbia at the same time in Munich, in the other game in the group, guaranteed the English leadership, with 5 points.

“That was our goal since before the tournament, to finish top of the group and control our destiny. I think we played a lot better than in the other games,” said England captain Harry Kane.

Slovenia, with the same points and goal difference as Denmark, saw a yellow card given to their defender Jaka Bijol (72′) breaking the tie on the ‘fair-play’ coefficient (7 yellow cards against 6 for Denmark).

Slovenia thus fell to third place in Group C and thus eliminated Croatia, who finished third in Group B on Tuesday and, with just two points, can no longer qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

“I’m very proud of my team and I think it’s the beginning of a new and beautiful era for Slovenian football”, celebrated coach Matjaz Kek, when talking about his team’s achievement, which will compete in the Euro round of 16 for the first time in your story.

Under the storm of criticism for the lackluster victory over Serbia (1-0) and the draw with Denmark (1-1), Gareth Southgate needed a result that would guarantee the leadership of the group, but that would also serve to show an improvement .

England, who were already mathematically through to the last 16 after Albania’s 1-0 defeat by Spain on Monday, achieved their first objective but failed to leave the impression that they were favourites to win the title.