Slovenia started highly motivated into the encounter knowing that at least one point would see them advance into the knockout stage whereas the Three Lions were already through.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Benjamin Sesko created the first clearcut opportunity after testing England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with a header from close range in the fifth minute, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England sparked to life midway through the first half and thought it had broken the deadlock but for all that Bukayo Saka's goal was ruled offside.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Harry Kane posed threat in the closing stage of the first half after heading narrowly wide following Kieran Trippier's dangerous cross into the box.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After the break, chances were at premium as England controlled possession without doing damage to Slovenia's well-positioned defence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Slovenia's defence kept England on the distance and secured one point to keep its Euro campaign alive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We wanted to complete the group stage atop the standings and to be in control of our own destiny. It was a tough match, but we improved a bit compared to our last game. We controlled the ball but failed to finish the job in the final third,\" said Kane.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England coach Gareth Southgate added: \"We were the better team and dominated. We had several chances to win the game but me missed the final pass.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the other Group C clash, Denmark couldn't break the deadlock against Serbia, but the goalless draw was enough for the Danes to reach the knockout stage as runner-up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the results, England tops the group with five points, followed by Denmark, Slovenia (both 3 points) and Serbia (2 points).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The top two of each of the six groups and the best four third finishers will enter the round-of-16 knockout stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/euro-2024-england-secure-group-c-win-with-draw-serbia-hold-denmark.jpg", "alt_img": "Euro 2024: England secure Group C win with draw, Serbia hold Denmark", "alt_title": "Euro 2024: England secure Group C win with draw, Serbia hold Denmark", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Euro 2024: England Secure Group C Win With Draw, Serbia Hold Denmark On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Euro 2024: England Secure Group C Win With Draw, Serbia Hold Denmark, Three Lions: England claimed the top spot in Group C despite being held to a goalless stalemate by stubborn Slovenia.", "seo_keywords": "Three Lions, Benjamin Sesko, Jordan Pickford, Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Kieran Trippier, Gareth Southgate", "tag": "", "tagging": "Three Lions, Benjamin Sesko, Jordan Pickford, Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Kieran Trippier, Gareth Southgate", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "euro-2024-england-secure-group-c-win-with-draw-serbia-hold-denmark", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "556", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-06-26 09:22:03", "updated": "2024-06-26 09:22:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Three Lions, Benjamin Sesko, Jordan Pickford, Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Kieran Trippier, Gareth Southgate", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-06-26 09:22:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "football", "cnmid": "919995", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/euro-2024-england-secure-group-c-win-with-draw-serbia-hold-denmark-16207" }