England vs Slovenia EURO 2024 Group C Matchday 3 preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, possible line-ups

England and Slovenia meet to conclude their UEFA EURO 2024 Group C campaigns on Tuesday 25 June.

Where to watch England vs Slovenia on TV

Fans can find their local UEFA EURO 2024 broadcast partner(s) here.

What do you need to know?

After a narrow opening victory over Serbia, England were unconvincing against Denmark and could perhaps be considered fortunate to have escaped Frankfurt with a point. Nevertheless, Gareth Southgate's side are now certain of progress to the round of 16 as at least a best third-place team, and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has called for calm, telling EURO2024.com: "We could have done better in the game [against Denmark], but we're still top of the group, it's still in our hands, so there's no worry and no panic."

The Three Lions will face a tough test against Slovenia, though, who are unbeaten in their last eight matches including friendlies, and have drawn both their games so far this tournament against Denmark and Serbia. They were only denied victory over the latter by a 95th-minute equaliser from Luka Jović. Coach Matjaž Kek sounded confident about the England assignment, saying: "They are clear favourites, but so were the Danes and the Serbs." It should be a fascinating match-up in Cologne.

Possible line-ups

England: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guéhi, Trippier; Gallagher, Bellingham, Rice; Foden, Kane, Saka
Misses next match if booked: Gallagher

Slovenia: Oblak; Karničnik, Drkušić, Bijol, Janža; Stojanović, Elšnik, Gnezda Čerin, Mlakar; Šporar, Šeško
Misses next match if booked: Celar, Janža, Stojanović, Vipotnik

Form guide

England:
Form (all competitions, most recent first): DWLWDL

Slovenia:
Form (all competitions, most recent first): DDDWWD

Expert predictions

Joe Terry, England reporter

After two performances where England's midfield have struggled to assert themselves, it seems likely that Gareth Southgate will change things for Tuesday's group decider. Reading into his comments that England are missing a player like Kalvin Phillips, i.e. a specialist in the double pivot, I wouldn't be surprised if he switches to a 4-3-3, with Conor Gallagher picked to perform the role Jordan Henderson did so well for years. This would also serve to free up Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham as natural No8s.

Grega Sever, Slovenia reporter

After a draw with Serbia, who equalised with the last play of the game, Slovenia are still in the running for a place in the knockout stage. However, one of the tournament favourites England stand in their way. In this David vs Goliath scenario, Kek's men will once more have to rely on their team spirit, relentless running, concentration and discipline. The key will be to withstand the expected English offensive, in the hope that Benjamin Šeško will make his mark in attack. Jan Oblak, Timi Elšnik and Adam Gnezda Čerin reportedly have injury concerns, but are all expected to be fit in time.

What the coaches say

Gareth Southgate, England coach: "It's been good to have some time since the last game. We've been able to have more meetings and training time, but also talk with the players about the state of play at the moment: where we are, where our performances are, and we're all working together to try to improve that. We've got huge motivation. We haven't played the way we want to yet and we have the opportunity to win the group. That could be very important. Our motivation level is never in doubt, especially not for this game."

Matjaž Kek, Slovenia coach: "We are still masters of our destiny, with all due respect to England, who are an outstanding team. This will be the biggest challenge for this generation of players. But I am sure it will not be the last. We have calmed the nerves after Serbia, we have analysed the positives and negatives from that match. We are ready."