MAN OF THE MATCH – PHIL FODEN (ENGLAND)
Foden’s movement was the most sensitive of the England players. The debate will continue around England’s left-back, but Foden has shown his value to the team, regardless of which position he plays.
PLAYER RATINGS
England: Pickford 6, Walker 5, Stones 6, Guehi 6, Trippier 5, Rice 5, Gallagher 4, Saka 4, Bellingham 4, Foden 7, Kane 5. Subs: Mainu 7, Palmer 6, Alexander-Arnold n/a, Gordon n/a.
Slovenia: Oblak 7, Karničnik 7, Drkušić 6, Bijol 7, Janža 7, Stojanović 6, Čerin 6, Elsnik 5, Mlakar 5, Šporar 6, Šeško 6. Substitutions: Iličić 5, Čelar n/a, Stanković n/a, Balkovec
Match broadcast: Complete match statistics and commentary
THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE MATCH
A CHANCE! 5′ – Deep cross from the left back into the England box, where Sesko has a free header, but there is little pace on the ball and Pickford saves quite comfortably.
GOAL NOT ALLOWED! 31′ – Foden rushes down the left and Rice finds him with the first pass, but Foden is gone too soon. He plays into the square for Saka to cross, but the flag is up and the goal won’t count.
SAVE! 35′ – Foden took a free kick well, darting into the top corner, but Oblak saved without jumping. Most expected a cross given how far it was, but the keeper was not caught.
SAVE! 90+2′ – Good chance for England late on, Kane sends the ball unselfishly to Palmer, cuts in from the right and is unmarked but his low shot is too close to Oblak.