England qualified for the quarterfinals in the European Under-21 Championship after a no-front draw with Slovenia, a championship with high energy but low quality.
Lee Carsley’s team had a better chance, but couldn’t find a way to pass Slovenian goalkeeper Martin Turk, who arguably could best save his best savings when injured to give Jack Hinselwood’s header tilt on the bar.
The draw is suitable for two teams, so a risk-free approach. This means England only needs a little against Germany in their last group match to ensure progress, while Slovenia is still hunting. They need Germany to beat England and let them see the Czechs.
Another point of the board of directors #u21euro Finals, as us #younglions The draw with Slovenia in the second match. pic.twitter.com/mmrawgaopm
– England (@England) June 15, 2025
Beware, Beadle About
Slovenia was the better side in opening remarks in Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle’s excellent game.
In the sixth minute, he did a great job, getting something in Seslar’s dangerous free kick, and then in the area’s unlabeled Tio Cipot to knock back Tio Cipot’s shot.
Spezia Forward Cipot caused problems in England, and Beadle needed two attempts to collect his long-range shots after 20 minutes.
England has hardly taken a risk, but it should open the score soon after.
James McAtee to the right fell after Slovenia cleared the ball, but the Manchester City man fluffed with Jonathan Rowe’s cross in the distance.
The game is open and both sides create opportunities.
Again lacking England’s last goal, Rowe failed to pick Nwaneri in the area, and then Seslar produced a great effort of 25 yards and Beadle tilted nicely on the bar.
Nine minutes before halftime, England approached again, Harvey Elliott volleyballed at the right-handed post after being picked out by Elliot Anderson’s cute pass.
England reached the top, but the Turks stood firm
After the break, the three lions continued to gain the upper hand, and the Turks had only excellent saves to stop McAtee from being close to Tino Livramento after the neatness of Tino Livramento.
England began to dominate, but Seslar is still proving the threat on the other end.
The 23-year-old has a great left foot and after 50 minutes he used it again for the effect and had a strong drive while the Beadle was able to push the clear game well.
England is the property and territory of Bass, but Slovenian content is hardly effective and cannot sit on the counter and play.
The deadlock was almost broken after 78 minutes, but Hinshelwood cleverly grabbed the pass at other substitute Adam Stansfield.
Elliott shot and went, and when England put pressure on, they couldn’t find their way over the Turks, he leaned toward Hinselwood’s header with a great stay on Brooke Norton-Cuffy’s exquisite cross.
