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.