Euro ’24: England fight back against Slovakia to set up Swiss Q’final clash

Three Lions of England have advanced to the quarter-finals of the European Championship following a 2-1 last-16 win over Slovakia after extra time.

England fell behind in the 25th minute through Ivan Schranz and Slovakia thought they had secured a big win but were stunned by a late Jude Bellingham equaliser.

Harry Kane had missed an easy header and Declan Rice struck a post as the Gareth Southgate side strived for the equaliser.

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Kane emphasised England’s sudden superiority a minute into the extra 30 minutes when he headed home to complete the turnaround.

England will miss the services of defender Marc Guehi in their next game after he picked up a second yellow card.

The Three Lions will take on Switzerland – who stunned Italy in another last 16 tie – in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

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