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Livid England fans call for Gareth Southgate to be 'prosecuted' after 'pathetic' first-half showing vs Slovakia - while Gary Neville blows up over 'illegal' selection decision for Euro 2024 last-16 tie

UEFA Nations League C

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<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-player-ratings-vs-denmark-euro-2024-harry-kane-declan-rice/blteb8e470f74e1efa0" target="_blank">England's uninspiring form at Euro 2024</a> continued on Sunday as the Three Lions took on Slovakia for a place in the quarter-finals. Southgate made one change to his team, bringing in Kobbie Mainoo in midfield, but saw his team put in another dismal display. England ended up going in at half-time 1-0 down thanks to a goal midway through the half by Slovakia's Ivan Schranz.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Fan @ytalksfootball was clearly furious with England's performance, posting on X: "Holy shit this is beyond a joke. Sack Southgate at HT. These players genuinely look lost. This is beyond stinking out the place. Southgate should be prosecuted for this..."Another supporter @Gillykins58 wrote: "Bloody hell that was pathetic. Isn’t the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Sack Southgate!"However, @joel_mcalary925 could see some positives from the match: "The one good thing that will come out of this is Southgate being finally sacked."Another fan, @Ronn_uk, is also expecting Southgate to get the boot: "Whatever is going in Euro this is disgrace for England to concede against Slovakia despite having good player. Southgate need to be sacked. Sack Southgate now."And @OmegaLuke felt the axe could come very soon: "Honestly if we lose today Southgate should be sacked before that plane takes off to bring him back Having this squad of talent &amp; the tactics of a 'togetherness' isn’t going to get you anywhere Take Steve Holland with you too. He’s just as useless."

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

Meanwhile, Gary Neville fumed at Southgate's decision to omit Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold from his starting XI. The former England and Manchester United defender told ITV Sport: "It’s illegal that Trent Alexander Arnold isn’t playing for England today. The best footballer we’ve ever seen at right-back or full back in this country."

WHAT THE PUNDITS ARE SAYING

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/fans-rage-gareth-southgate-tipped-one-change-england-slovenia-euro-2024/bltab6f3485c908c942#cs63d6f22be7ad2a11" target="_blank">Fans have</a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/fans-rage-gareth-southgate-tipped-one-change-england-slovenia-euro-2024/bltab6f3485c908c942#cs63d6f22be7ad2a11" target="_blank"> been left furious by Southgate's reluctance</a> to make changes to his team at Euro 2024 despite seeing his players underperform in Germany. Supporters at the tournament have also shown their frustrations by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/england-players-families-hit-beer-cups-all-angles-fans-air-frustrations-euro-2024-draw-slovenia/blt81837e9b15ff1d4d#cs2c34b7f6ff7ef3bb" target="_blank">throwing beer cups at Southgate</a> after a disappointing draw with Slovenia. The Three Lions made it to the final of Euro 2020 and have a squad packed full of talent, with stars such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden in the squad, but have lacked any sense of cohesion or structure so far in the tournament.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

This was the first time England have failed to record a shot on target in the first half of a knockout stage game at a major tournament (World Cup/EUROs) since the 1986 World Cup quarter-final versus Argentina.

DID YOU KNOW?

England managed to stage a remarkable comeback against Slovakia in the end, with Jude Bellingham forcing extra time with a stunning late overhead kick. Harry Kane then put the Three Lions in front in the first minute of extra time, and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/england-player-ratings-vs-slovakia-euro-2024-harry-kane-jude-bellingham/blt5758e4f3fd751b7a" target="_blank">Southgate's side held on for a 2-1 victory</a> that sets up a huge quarter-final tie against Switzerland next Saturday.

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Livid England fans call for Gareth Southgate to be 'prosecuted' after 'pathetic' first-half showing vs Slovakia - while Gary Neville blows up over 'illegal' selection decision for Euro 2024 last-16 tie | Goal.com Australia

England fans were left fuming after a dire first-half performance by the Three Lions against Slovakia in the last 16 of Euro 2024.

Livid England fans call for Gareth Southgate to be &apos;prosecuted&apos; after &apos;pathetic&apos; first-half showing vs Slovakia - while Gary Neville blows up over &apos;illegal&apos; selection decision for Euro 2024 last-16 tie