Final result: England-Slovenia 0-0
ENGLAND
Pickford 6 – First half of the game with very few interventions. The script continues in the same way after the interval.
Walker 6 – Against Janza he has more than one problem, appearing opaque even when pushing. Fewer worries in the second half of the game.
Stones 6 – Sufficient in limiting opposing attackers, decidedly less so when he tries to set up.
Guehi 6 – Starting alongside Stones, he plays an orderly match and deserves a pass.
Trippier 5.5 – A subdued start for the Newcastle full-back, who only showed something more in the final phase of the first 45 minutes. From 84′ Alexander-Arnold sv.
Gallagher 5 – Southgate’s move for this match, which in the first part does not repay his manager’s trust. From 46′ Mainoo 6 – Good impact on the match, with a greater presence than his teammate both in the midfield and in the Slovenian area.
Rice 6.5 – In a grumpy and balanced match, he stands out in the battle in the middle of the pitch. The best in Southgate’s lineup.
Saka 5 – The disallowed goal is the main occasion in which he stands out in the portion of the match he plays, which says a lot about his performance. From 71′ Palmer 6 – Some offensive ideas for Chelsea’s talent, who perhaps would have deserved more playing time.
Bellingham 4.5 – The star of the team does not shine, being removed from the maneuver. For talent and expectations, the most negative of the match among those in the white jersey.
Foden 5.5 – A couple of initiatives on the left front of the attack, but always concluded imprecisely. Slightly better in the second half, but below his standards. From 89′ Gordon sv.
Kane 5 – He doesn’t play the game as his qualities would dictate, even missing his presence in the area when needed and being well limited by the opposing centre-backs.
Gareth Southgate 5.5 – His England disappoints again in terms of performance. The qualification for the next round is coming, but a turning point is needed given the material available.
SLOVENIA
Oblak 6 – An evening almost as a non-paying spectator for the Atletico goalkeeper, well protected by his defensive line.
Karnicnik 6.5 – He thinks little about pushing on his side, however doing a great defensive job with several closures.
Drkusic 6.5 – Great attention to the centre of the area, having to face a difficult attack like the English one.
Bijol 7 – The best on the pitch among the Slovenians, especially for what he did in the second half. He is an insurmountable wall, on which the hopes of Kane and his teammates are dashed.
Janza 6 – Among the most enterprising in the first half of the game, with various initiatives on the left. It drops after the break. From 91′ Balkovec sv.
Stojanovic 6 – Good contribution on the right, especially in accompanying the offensive action. Less evident as the match progressed.
Cerin 6.5 – Of the duo in midfield, he is the one who has the greatest propensity to enter the green rectangle in the final metres.
Elsnik 6 – Evidence of substance in the crucial area of the pitch. You can’t see it with impressive plays, but it makes its presence felt.
Mlakar 5.5 – He often leaves the field to Janza on his side, certainly not being one of the most impactful Slovenians. From 85′ Stankovic sv.
Spore 6 – Of the two attackers, he is the one who moves more and, in general, has the better attitude. From 85′ Celar sv.
Sesko 5.5 – One of the hot names of the summer transfer market does not emerge as on other occasions. He will have a chance to make up for it. From 75′ Ilicic 6 – Significant entry into the field for the former Atalanta player. More useful close to his own area than in the opponent’s.
Matjaz Kek 7 – Extremely tough performance from his team, blocking the most popular English opponents. Group ended undefeated and in third place, already certain of passing through to the round of 16: truly a great result.