EM 2024 - England - Slovakia: The favorite falters, but does not fall
Favorite England reached the UEFA European Championship quarter-finals with great effort and thanks to two late goals. Gareth Southgate's team, which has been a subject of controversy, was long on the brink of elimination in Gelsenkirchen against underdog Slovakia.
Kane keeps England in the tournament
In a 2:1 (1:1, 0:1) extended time, former Dortmund player Jude Bellingham kept his team in the game with a goal from a rebound in stoppage time (90.+5 minutes). Harry Kane, Bayern Munich striker, scored the winning goal shortly after the start of extended time (91 minutes).
Before 47,244 spectators, it looked long like a disappointing surprise for the million-dollar squad from the island. Ivan Schranz (25) had put Slovakia in the lead. One day after the elimination of title defender Italy, however, the second EM finalist from 2021 managed to avert an early exit. The Three Lions will face Italy-winner Switzerland in the quarterfinals next Saturday in Düsseldorf.
- The European Football Championship quarter-finals will see England face Switzerland, following their narrow victory over Slovakia in a thrilling match in Gelsenkirchen.
- Gareth Southgate's controversial team demonstrated their resilience in the European Championship final, overcoming a deficit against Slovakia in their last-16 match.
- The European Championship final will be an exciting showdown between England and Switzerland, two teams that have demonstrated their soccer skills and determination during the tournament, including their performances in Gelsenkirchen against underdog Slovakia.
