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Declan Rice vows that England ARE ready to go on the attack in their final group stage clash against Slovenia... as Three Lions prepare to fire back at claims they are 'tired, leggy and unfit'

England will be let off the leash against Slovenia tonight following a heart-to-heart with manager Gareth Southgate aimed at banishing their slow start to Euro 2024.

Southgate, who is expected to pick Conor Gallagher in place of Trent Alexander-Arnold against Slovenia, blames fitness issues for England’s negative displays so far.

But Declan Rice revealed yesterday that England — who are certain of a place in the last 16 after last night’s results — would now abandon their reserved strategy. ‘You’ll see an England team that will have a different pressing style,’ said the Arsenal midfielder.