Overview

• England Under-21s were held to a 0-0 draw by Slovenia in their second group match at the European Under-21 Championship.
• Despite 65% possession and 20 shots, players including Ethan Nwaneri, James McAtee and Harvey Elliott failed to convert clear opportunities.
• Sweltering temperatures exceeding 30°C in Nitra hampered England’s intensity and contributed to missed chances.
• Slovenia’s disciplined defence and goalkeeper Martin Turk repelled England’s advances to preserve a clean sheet.
• England must earn at least a point against group leaders Germany on Wednesday to lock in a quarter-final spot, prompting Lee Carsley to consider squad rotation.