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England captain Harry Kane (c.) could not find a way past Slovenia in Cologne. - © Richard Pelham
England captain Harry Kane (c.) could not find a way past Slovenia in Cologne. - © Richard Pelham
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Slovenia join England in UEFA Euro 2024 last 16 after Harry Kane shut-out

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Harry Kane's England finished top of UEFA Euro 2024 Group C, despite being held to a goalless draw by Slovenia, who also progress to the last 16.

England 0-0 Slovenia

England had the comfort of knowing they were already through to the knockouts, but Slovenia arrived in Cologne needing at least a point to keep their Euro campaign alive. The Dragons duly played with the greater purpose in the early stages as RB Leipzig's Benjamin Šeško tested Jordan Pickford, before a couple of teasing Erik Janža crosses into the danger zone went begging. Bukayo Saka scored at the end of England's first meaningful attack, but the Arsenal forward's tap-in was deemed offside. Kane began to see more of the ball late in the half, the Bayern striker firing straight at Jan Oblak and going close to touching in a Kieran Trippier cross. England's record marksman went closer still with nearly an hour gone, but his header from a corner was cleared in front of Oblak's goal-line. The Three Lions controlled play for the remainder, albeit without seriously threatening a winning goal. They advance as Group C winners, setting up a last-16 meeting with third in either Group D, E or F.  Slovenia finish behind Denmark because of their inferior disciplinary record, but head through as one of the best third-placed teams.

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