June 26th 2024.
Gary Neville, a former England and Manchester United player, has expressed his concerns about England's upcoming match against Slovakia in the last 16 of Euro 2024. Despite their less than impressive start in the competition, the Three Lions managed to secure a spot in the knockout stages as group winners. However, Neville believes that their match against Slovakia will be a major challenge for them.
England has been fortunate with their draw, avoiding a potential meeting with powerhouse teams such as Germany, France, Spain, and Portugal until the final stages. This has given them a more favorable path in the knockout phase, with a potential match against the winner of Switzerland vs Italy in the quarter-finals. On the same side of the draw, teams like Romania, Netherlands, Austria, and Turkey will also be battling it out.
As a team that reached the final in the last Euros and made deep runs in the previous two World Cups, England is expected to defeat many of the teams on their side of the draw. However, Neville points out that England has struggled with the pressure of defeating top-caliber teams in the past. He believes that this pressure will still be present in their upcoming matches.
Neville's caution is shared by Roy Keane, who also urges England fans to not get carried away with their potential route to the final. He emphasizes the importance of not underestimating any opponent and mentions how this has backfired for England in the past. The team needs to step up and improve their performance as they enter the knockout phase, where the dynamics and mindset are different.
In the end, both Neville and Keane agree that England will have to be at their best to advance further in the competition. They cannot afford to underestimate any team and must handle the pressure of being expected to win. As the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility, and England will have to contend with that as they continue their journey in Euro 2024.
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