England have secured their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a game to spare, thanks to Spain’s 1-0 victory over Albania. This result also means that the Netherlands and France will progress from Group D alongside England. Gareth Southgate’s side has had a solid campaign so far, earning four points with a win against Serbia and a draw against Denmark.
With their place in the knockout phase guaranteed, England’s final group game against Slovenia will determine whether they top Group C. A win would secure first place, while a draw and a Denmark loss would also see England finish on top. In the event of a draw and a Denmark win, the two teams would be separated based on overall goal difference, goals scored, and disciplinary points.
Regardless of the outcome against Slovenia, England cannot finish lower than third in their group. If they finish as group winners, they will play a third-placed team from either Group D, Group E, or Group F on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen. Currently, Austria holds the third spot in Group D, while all four teams in Group E are tied on three points. The Czech Republic sits third in Group F with a better goal difference than fourth-placed Georgia.
If England finishes as group runners-up, they will face hosts Germany in Dortmund on Saturday. However, if they end up in third place in Group C, they will face either Portugal, the winners of Group F, in Frankfurt on Monday, July 1st, or the winners of Group E in Munich on Tuesday, July 2nd.
Overall, England’s performance in Euro 2024 has been impressive so far. They have shown resilience and determination, and their qualification for the last 16 with a game to spare is a testament to their quality. As they progress further in the tournament, all eyes will be on them to see if they can go all the way and bring the trophy home.