England v Slovakia build-up live: Three Lions team revealed for last-16 clash - as Southgate makes change (2024)

Key points
  • England are playing their first round of 16 game today against Slovakia - follow all the build-up here
  • The Three Lions topped their group - but faced heavy criticism for their 'dull' showing
  • England's starting XI confirmed
  • Kane: 'I will be sharp for England knockout games'
  • 'Morale growing' in England camp
  • Live reporting by Niamh Lynchand Jess Sharp

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17:00:36

Goodbye - and good luck England!

That's all our coverage in this blog for now.

Don't worry though - you can read all the latest updates on the match here.

16:58:01

Incredibly noisy fans wants England to win - but haven't been impressed with England's performance so far

By Amelia Harper, news correspondent

At the Between the Bridges fan zone on London's South Bank two things hit you first, the noise and the smell of food and beer.

Some 2,000 England fans are gathered to watch the match and the area is packed.

As soon as it opened the first fans descended on each bench to save seats.

It's incredibly noisy already as fans wait for the match to start.

As well as the ever-increasing chatter as the countdown to the continues, you also notice the smell, of beer and burgers, tacos and pizzas from the food stalls lining the fan zone.

Fans say, as you'd expect, they want England to win - but haven't been so far impressed with the teams' performance.

16:54:21

Your comments: Kane should be out, bring on Palmer and good luck England

With just minutes to go until the game begins, many of you have been getting in touch with your last minute comments.

There seems to a running theme though - lots of you seem disappointed that Cole Palmer isn't starting.

Here's what some of you have said:

They keep saying they want an attacking team. If you're going to give Mainoo a go (and rightfully so) then why aren't Gordon or Watkins getting a shot? We look a lot more dynamic with them in. Let Foden and Kane have a go on the bench.

Mcflymad421

Good Luck England. Gareth will make the changes that are necessary.

Elizabeth Rogers

God knows why Cole Palmer isn’t starting!!! Madness

DeAndre

Have the guts to drop Kane and Bellingham. We want Palmer, who can attack more on his own than them two put together.

Demo man

Harry Kane should not be in the team. He is too old and not up to scratch. Put the youngsters in they are much better.

Rob Jones

Play like your hearts in your feet and your feet are flying. Play like you believe. We believe. We know you do!

Josephine

16:45:01

Grassroots football alive and kicking ahead of the big game

By Frazer Maude, North of England correspondent

Grassroots football alive and kicking in Batley, with more than 3,000 people at the Mount Pleasant JFC community gala.

Dozens of teams are providing some live action before England’s big game this evening.

A big screen is being built ready for the match.

16:30:01

Man arrested for climbing stadium roof 'wanted to take good photos'

A man who was arrested after climbing the stadium roof during yesterday's Germany vs Denmark game just wanted to take "good photos", according to police.

The 21-year-old man was spotted during the second half of the game after it was briefly suspended due to bad weather.

Officers observed him with the help of a drone and a helicopter before he was arrested by German special forces.

Dortmund police said the man was carrying a camera in his backpack and he did not pose any danger to people in the stadium.

"During questioning by the criminal police on Sunday night, the man from Osnabruck stated that he only wanted to take 'good photos'," the force said in a statement.

He has since been released from custody, but police are continuing to investigate a charge of trespassing.

16:15:01

Raducanu supports the Three Lions as she trains for Wimbledon

While all eyes are fixed on tonight's England match, Emma Raducanu is looking ahead to Wimbledon which starts tomorrow.

But that didn't stop the 21-year-old sporting her England jersey during a practice session this afternoon at the All England Club.

15:56:42

England's starting XI confirmed

England's starting XI has been confirmed, with Gareth Southgate only making one change. Kobbie Mainoo will be starting instead of Conor Gallagher.

The rest of the team is made up of:

  • Jordan Pickford
  • Kyle Walker
  • Declan Rice
  • John Stones
  • Marc Guehi
  • Bukayo Saka
  • Harry Kane
  • Jude Bellingham
  • Phil Foden
  • Kieran Trippier

15:55:01

Kane, Pickford spotted on the pitch before 5pm kick-off

Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford and other England players have been pictured on the pitch at Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen this afternoon ahead of the 5pm kick-off.

15:47:01

Your pictures: England fans getting in the spirit

The game is less than two hours away and England fans are getting into the Euros spirit.

We've been asking you to send in photos of your pre-match preparations, and many of you have been getting in touch.

Father and daughter duo Robbie and Lily-Rose have put on their matching shirts to watch the game from Castleford in Wakefield.

Lily-Rose has been in the spirit all weekend, scoring four goals for her own team yesterday.

Freddie Goodwin has been lucky enough to get tickets to see the game.

The 12-year-old and his mum Catherine are waiting inside Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany for the match to begin.

Meanwhile in Luton, Lilly Mai and Tayla have painted their faces and put on their shirts to cheer on the Three Lions.

15:27:21

Line-up expected to be revealed soon

We are expecting tonight's starting line-up to be revealed fairly soon (about 4pm).

However there are likely to be few changes to the starting XI - suggesting Gareth Southgate is still taking a more cautious approach.

Kobbie Mainoo is expected to start in the place of Conor Gallagher.

Things could still change though - will Southgate spring a surprise?

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