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Luke Shaw is hurt and Phil Foden isn’t himself on England’s left side, which is a problem. Slovenia will look to take advantage of this because goalkeeper Zan Karnicnik is a thrš¢at down that side.
Before Euro 2024, England fans were worried about Luke Shaw’s health at left back because he kept getting hurt. The problems that Phil Foden is having further up that line have made things worse for Gareth Southgate on that side of the field.
England will play a team in Slovenia that is strong down the wing.
Before the event, the Three Lions’ last Group C game was said to be their easiest of this phase. However, Slovenia should not be taken lightly after their woeful games against Serbia and Denmark. They could hurt England where they are weakest.
Temporary left back Shaw hasn’t been training lately, so Kieran Trippier is expected to play that position again. The Newcastle player and whoever Southgate chooses on the left wing, whether it’s Foden or someone else, will have their work cut out.
They will need Declan Rice and another midfielder to come across and cover, which will put more pressure on England’s middle balance, which has been off so far.
The 1-1 draw between Slovenia and Serbia on Thursday showed how strong their right side is. From right back, Zan Karnicnik moved forward and scored the first goal. There was a goal in the 95th minute that would have given Slovenia its first Euros win ever.
He took three shots in that game. His club manager, Damir Krznar, told Sky Sports before the event that he is an adventurous full-back. Krznar, who led Celje to the Slovenian title last year, said, “He’s a great offš¢nsive player.”