England vs Slovakia head to head stats

England vs  Slovakia: How They've Faced Off Before

So, England's about to hit the pitch for their Euro 2024 last-16 match-up with Slovakia on a Sunday evening in Gelsenkirchen, and everyone's feeling pretty hyped. The Three Lions have had a decent run in Group C, managing to keep their cool with a 1-0 win over Serbia and tying things up with Slovenia and Denmark. Sure, it wasn't a blowout every time, but they got the job done and avoided playing the Netherlands, thanks to some unexpected moves from Georgia in Group F.

Group C Lowdown

England's trip through Group C was like a rollercoaster that didn't go off the rails. They won one and tied two, which was just enough to snag the top spot. It's like they played it safe and let others do the flashy tricks. But hey, they're unbeaten, and that's what counts.

Now, let's talk about Slovakia. They're not the underdogs everyone thought they'd be. They pulled off a pretty epic win against Belgium, which shows they've got some serious game-changing moves up their sleeve.

When They've Played Each Other

If we're looking back at their history together, it's pretty clear England's been bossing it over Slovakia. They've faced off six times, and England's come out on top five of those. The only time they didn't win was at Euro 2016 when they played to a no-score draw. That was under Hodgson, so it's not like they didn't get through the group, but it was a bit of a yawn fest.

Memorable Showdowns

But let's not forget the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, when England reminded everyone who's who with two solid wins. Big Sam Allardyce had a brief moment in the sun with a 1-0 victory, thanks to a cheeky goal from Adam Lallana. And then there was that game at Wembley where Rashford turned things around after an early mess-up with a 2-1 win. Classic.

Back in 2009, England smashed Slovakia 4-0 in a friendly. Rooney scored twice, and Heskey and Lampard got in on the action too. That was a good time.

Euro 2024: Time to Make Moves

This year, England's got their eyes on the prize after being runners-up last time around. They're back in Gelsenkirchen, where they started their Euro 2024 journey with a win over Serbia, so they're feeling pretty good about themselves.

But don't count Slovakia out just yet. They've got some serious firepower, especially after taking down Belgium. They might've only scored one point in their other group games, but it was enough to sneak through as one of the best third-placed teams.

What's Next

While history's on England's side, they can't get too cocky. Slovakia's got the skills to shake things up. And with a player like Ondrej Duda, who's been lighting it up, and a coach like Calzona, they're definitely not going down without a fight.

This game's going to be intense. Both teams are dying to get to the quarter-finals, so it's going to be a real showdown. Who knows, maybe we'll see some more magic from Rashford or Duda, or someone else will step up to be the hero. Either way, grab your popcorn, because it's going to be a nail-biter in Gelsenkirchen as England and Slovakia go head-to-head for a Euro 2024 quarter-final spot.