Declan Rice was joined by Kobbie Mainoo in the heart of the midfield, with Bukayo Saka out on the right and Kieran Trippier on the left, operating as wide midfielders or wing-backs.
The England team secured a victory within the regulation 90 minutes for the first time since their Euro 2024 opener, triumphing 2-1 over the Netherlands. The implementation of a back-three formation seemed to have paid off, proving effective against Slovakia and even more so against the Dutch.
In spite of the win, the match was not without controversy as England were awarded a contentious penalty to level the score, followed by a dramatic winning goal in the 91st minute. The performance, while yielding the desired result, left room for improvement.
According to Gareth Southgate, “It was a really tough decision to make regarding the Euro 2024 England squad.” The manager’s careful selection process ultimately led to the team’s success on the pitch.
Arsenal player, echoing the sentiment, revealed, “It’s a massive relief to have achieved my target for Euro 2024 after receiving the call-up to the England squad.” The player’s dedication and hard work paid off as he contributed to the team’s victory.
