England coach Gareth Southgate shares that one of his players was upset with his choice during their victory over Slovakia.

During the intense match between England and Slovakia at Euro 2024, Gareth Southgate, the manager of the English squad, never doubted his team's ability to win. Even when they were down 1-0 and time was running out, Southgate remained hopeful and believed that they could still turn things around.

In the end, his faith paid off as England managed to score a dramatic comeback goal in the 94th minute, thanks to Jude Bellingham's impressive overhead kick. This equalizer forced the game into extra time, where Harry Kane's header sealed the victory for the Three Lions.

However, Southgate's decision to wait until injury time to bring on substitute Ivan Toney was met with displeasure from the Brentford striker. Toney had been waiting for his chance to play in the tournament and was disappointed to only get a few minutes on the field.

But Toney's frustration quickly turned into joy as he played a crucial role in setting up Kane's winning goal. Southgate acknowledged that Toney was initially unhappy with his late substitution, but ultimately, he made a big impact on the game.

Reflecting on his decision, Southgate admitted that it was a risky move to bring on a substitute so late in the game. He understood Toney's disappointment, but he had a feeling that the striker could cause some chaos and potentially create a scoring opportunity. And he was right.

Now, England's focus turns to their upcoming quarter-final match against Switzerland on July 6. If they win, they will face either Romania, Netherlands, Austria, or Turkey in the semi-finals on July 10. And if they make it all the way to the final, they could face tough opponents like Germany, Spain, Portugal, or France.

Meanwhile, Toney spoke about his mindset after not playing for the first three games of the tournament. He explained that he had to stay prepared and be ready for whenever his chance to play would come. And it did, in the most crucial moment of the game.

Despite not playing in his usual position, Toney was able to make a significant contribution to the team's victory. He also praised his teammates for their versatility and ability to adapt to different positions on the field.

In the end, England's determination and teamwork led them to a hard-fought win. And with their sights set on the final, they will continue to give their all and make their country proud.

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