COLOGNE, Germany — England’s 0-0 draw with Slovenia in Cologne secured their top spot in Group C, but highlighted manager Gareth Southgate’s ongoing selection dilemmas. The switch from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3 formation offered better structure, with Marc Guéhi solid in defense and Declan Rice approaching his best form.
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However, the team’s attack remained disjointed despite their talented lineup. Southgate abandoned the experiment of playing Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, opting for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher instead. Despite minor improvements, England’s performance fell short of expectations, leaving questions about their strategy ahead of the knockout stages.
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