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Euro 2024: England’s Conor Gallagher likely to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield for Slovenia game | Football News

On: June 25, 2024 By: admin

Gareth Southgate is expected to keep faith with the majority of players who have started England’s first two group games at Euro 2024, with Conor Gallagher looking like the only change to the side to face Slovenia in Cologne.

That would mean Phil Foden keeping his place in the starting XI, and Jude Bellingham likewise – despite both struggling at times in the two games so far.

As Sky Sports News has reported for several days, Southgate has accepted that his experiment with Alexander-Arnold in a central midfield “quarterback” role has not worked, with Gallagher set to replace him as a more orthodox number eight.

The Chelsea player did that from the bench against Denmark in the 54th minute, but he now looks set to make his first start in a major tournament.

There have been calls for Bellingham to be rested, after he showed signs of tiredness in both group games, but Southgate is determined to start with his strongest possible team to try to ensure they top the group, and avoid a last-16 clash with Germany on Saturday.

Foden put in a much-improved performance against Denmark, and it looks like Southgate will resist the temptation to dip into the wide array of wide attacking talent in his squad; Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon have both yet to get any game-time in Germany.

It’s thought Southgate does plan to make a number of substitutions against Slovenia, in the hope of managing the workload of some of his key players. But much will depend on the circumstances of the game.

All 26 players trained ahead of Tuesday’s encounter, but left-back Luke Shaw will not feature as his rehabilitation from a hamstring issue continues cautiously.

England’s potential Euro 2024 route

Round of 16 – England to face Germany if they finish second in their group

If England finish first in Group C:

Sunday June 30 – England vs third-placed side in Group D/E/F (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen – kick-off 5pm UK time)

If England finish second in Group C:

Saturday June 29 – Germany vs England (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund – kick-off 8pm UK time)

If England finish as one of four best third-place teams:

Monday July 1 – Portugal vs third-placed side from Group A/B/C (Waldstadion, Frankfurt)

or:

Tuesday July 2 – Romania/Belgium/Slovakia/Ukraine vs third-placed side from Group A/B/C/D (Allianz Arena, Munich)

How are four best third-placed teams decided?

According to UEFA regulations, the following criteria are applied, in the order given:

– Higher number of points
– Superior goal difference
– Higher number of goals scored
– Higher number of wins
– Lower disciplinary points total based on yellow and red cards received by players and team officials in group matches (red card = 3 points, yellow card = 1 point, expulsion for two yellow cards in one match = 3 points)
– Position in the overall European Qualifiers rankings

Quarter-finals

If England finish first in Group C and win round-of-16 game:

Saturday July 6 – England vs Winner of 2A vs 2B (Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf – kick-off 5pm UK time)

If England finish second in Group C and win round-of-16 game:

Friday July 5 – England vs Winner of 1B vs 3A/D/E/F (MHPArena, Stuttgart – kick-off 5pm UK time)

If England finish as one of four best third-place teams and win round-of-16 game:

Friday July 5 – England vs Winner of 2D vs 2E (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg – kick-off 8pm UK time)

or:

Saturday July 6 – England vs Winner of 1D vs 2F (Olympiastadion, Berlin – kick-off 8pm UK time)

Semi-finals

If England finish first in Group C, win round-of-16 game and win quarter-final:

Wednesday July 10 – Berlin semi-final winner vs Dusseldorf semi-final winner (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund – kick-off 8pm UK time)

If England finish second in Group C, win round-of-16 game and win quarter-final:

Tuesday July 9 – Stuttgart semi-final winner vs Hamburg semi-final winner (Allianz Arena, Munich – kick-off 8pm UK time)

If England finish as one of four best third-place teams, win round-of-16 game and win quarter-final:

Tuesday July 9 – Stuttgart semi-final winner vs Hamburg semi-final winner (Allianz Arena, Munich – kick-off 8pm UK time)

or:

Wednesday July 10 – Berlin semi-final winner vs Dusseldorf semi-final winner (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund – kick-off 8pm UK time)

And finally, the Euro 2024 final…

Sunday July 14 – Munich semi-final winner vs Dortmund semi-final winner (Olympiastadion, Berlin – kick-off 8pm UK time)

England player ratings: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane struggle, but Marc Guehi standout again | Football News

On: June 20, 2024 By: admin

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane struggled in England’s 1-1 draw with Denmark, but Marc Guehi once again stood out as the Three Lions’ best player.

Kane’s opener was cancelled out by a superb strike from Morten Hjulmand, but the performance from Gareth Southgate’s side once again asked more questions than it answered.

Here, Sky Sports rates the England players from their match in Frankfurt and you too can rate all of the players below…

Jordan Pickford – 7

Had a nervous few minutes around the half an hour, but also made some good saves throughout. Could do little for Hjulmand’s equaliser.

Kyle Walker – 6

Brilliant play to nip in behind Rasmus Kristensen for England’s opener, but had other nervous moments when England struggled across the board.

John Stones – 6

Did well defensively, but as with many of his team-mates, looked lost in possession at times. Not his best, not his worst.

Marc Guehi – 8

Another impressive showing at centre back. His best moment came late in the game as he recovered from an error to block a Denmark shot. Looks every inch the England international.

Kieran Tripper – 6

Did well at left-back, all things considered but like much of the England team, did not have many clips for the highlights reel.

Declan Rice – 5

Had a few bright moments, including a close second-half shot. But was too deep when England were out of possession, and did not have his usual influence over the game.

Trent Alexander-Arnold – 5

Had a few good moments defensively, but struggled in midfield. Too deep out of possession, lacking energy and too many misplaced passes – although certainly not the only one guilty of it. Hard to see how he continues in the same role going forward and replaced in the 54th minute.

Jude Bellingham – 5

Could not follow up his impressive performance against Serbia and was largely anonymous. First real contribution came close to the hour, but made a sublime pass for an Ollie Watkins effort in the 71st minute.

Bukayo Saka – 7

Great positioning for England first goal and unlike his teammates, tried his hardest when he had the ball to create chances. Along with Foden, looked more assured in the second half once Conor Gallagher came on in midfield. Substituted in the 70th minute.

Harry Kane – 5

Did little other than score the opening goal, but it was a good finish. Questions have to be asked as to his positioning and misplaced pass for Denmark’s equaliser, as well as his fitness. Replaced by Watkins in the 70th minute

Phil Foden – 7

Looked like a man with a point to prove. Had four shots and with more licence to roam, was England’s best attacking player. Rifled a shot onto the post in the second half, before being substituted for Bowen.

Substitutes

Conor Gallagher (for Alexander-Arnold) – 7

Brilliant clearance just before the hour ahead of Christian Eriksen and once again shored up England’s midfield.

Jarrod Bowen (for Foden) – 6

Took his knocks from Denmark after coming on, and executed himself well. No real inflential moments.

Eberechi Eze (for Saka) – 5

Almost got caught out soon after his introduction as Eriksen collected a pass, but was helped out by his team-mates. A tournament debut for the Crystal Palace winger.

Ollie Watkins (for Kane) – 7

Within minutes of coming on, had run in behind the Denmark defence to force a save from Kasper Schmeichel. An impressive cameo from the Aston Villa striker.

Serbia vs England team news: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Marc Guehi start Euro 2024 opener | Football News

On: June 16, 2024 By: admin

Trent Alexander-Arnold will start in midfield for England’s Euro 2024 opener against Serbia, with Marc Guehi partnering John Stones in defence.

England boss Gareth Southgate has named an experienced line-up for his side’s Group C game in Gelsenkirchen, with first-choice left-back Luke Shaw, who has only just returned to full fitness, the only noticeable absentee from an arguably full-strength XI.

Kieran Trippier replaces Shaw in that position while Stones has recovered from a small knock and illness to form a four-man defence along with Guehi and right-back Kyle Walker in front of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

After much of the build-up had been dominated by England’s midfield dilemma, Southgate has put his faith in Alexander-Arnold to partner Declan Rice.

Ahead of them on the right-hand side, England have been boosted by the return to full fitness of Bukayo Saka, who regains his starting place having been restricted to a 25-minute cameo in the friendly loss to Iceland last Friday.

As expected, Saka joins Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham in an exciting attacking trio behind England captain Harry Kane.

England kick off their Group C campaign at 8pm on Sunday against Serbia before taking on Denmark and Slovenia.

Want to pick your England starting XI for their Euro 2024 curtain-raiser? Use our team selector below…

England’s group stage fixtures

Sunday June 16 – Serbia vs England, Gelsenkirchen, kick-off 8pm

Thursday June 20 – Denmark vs England, Frankfurt, kick-off 5pm

Tuesday June 25 – England vs Slovenia, kick-off 8pm

England’s Euro 2024 squad in full

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal).

Defenders: Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Kyle Walker (Manchester City).

Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).

Forwards: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).