England’s hopes of a successful Euro 2024 campaign suffered a major setback on Sunday as they fell behind Slovakia in their Round of 16 clash. The match, held at the Arena AufSchalke in Germany, saw Slovakia take a surprise lead in the first half, leaving England with a mountain to climb in the second.
The shock result sent shockwaves through the English camp, with many fans and pundits questioning whether the Three Lions could mount a comeback. The second half saw England throw everything they had at Slovakia, but they couldn’t find a way through. The Slovakian defense held strong, and the game ended with Slovakia holding onto their 1-0 lead.
The loss leaves England facing a daunting task to reach the quarter-finals. They’ll need a significant performance in the second leg to turn the tide. The spotlight is now firmly on Gareth Southgate and his team as they face the pressure of turning around a disappointing result.
