England can silence critics when it faces Slovenia at Euro 2024 to finish group stage

COLOGNE, Germany: England plays Slovenia in its final Group C game at Euro 2024 on Tuesday. Negativity has surrounded Gareth Southgate s team followin...

COLOGNE, Germany: England plays Slovenia in its final Group C game at Euro 2024 on Tuesday. Negativity has surrounded Gareth Southgate's team following its unconvincing 1-1 draw with Denmark, but England still tops the group and a draw will be enough to guarantee it advances to the round of 16. Kickoff is at 9 pm local (1900 GMT) in Cologne. 

Here’s what to know about the match:

Match facts 

England's 1-1 draw with Denmark has sparked heavy criticism of the team, despite it topping Group C and being likely to progress even if it loses to Slovenia. While England could still finish third, four points has always been enough to advance to the knockout phase of the Euros as one of the best third-placed teams.

• England beat Serbia 1-0 in its opening game.