Temporary left-back Given Shaw’s recent absence from training, Kieran Trippier is expected to start in that role once more. Southgate’s choice for the left wing, whether it is Foden or someone else, will present a challenge for both the Newcastle player and Foden.
To be on the cover, they will require the assistance of Declan Rice and another midfield player, emphasizing the need to improve England’s midfield balance, which has been off thus far.
Slovenia’s 1-1 draw with Serbia on Thursday demonstrated their strength on the right side. From right back, Zan Karnicnik moved forward to smađh home the first goal. Had it not been for an equalizer in the 95th minute, Slovenia would have won their first-ever Euros.
In that game, Karnicnik had three shots. Before the competition, his club manager Damir Krznar told Sky Sports that he is an adventurous full-back. Krznar, who led Celje to the Slovenian championship this past season, described the player as “an excellent player in the offđ˘nsive phase.”
A 0-0 draw means that both England and Slovenia both go through to the last 16.