What Is England’s Knockout Stage Record With Gareth Southgate Ahead of Slovakia Clash?

• England’s Euro 2024 campaign has been disappointing so far, but Gareth Southgate’s men are looking to silence the doubters when the knockout stage starts
• The Three Lions face Slovakia in the Round of 16, hoping to produce a much better performance after a ragged group stage showing
• Southgate’s record in the Round of 16 as England manager is decent, and he is hoping to lead his nation to their first major trophy in six decades

England’s quest for their first European title begins tonight with a Round of 16 clash with Slovakia.

Gareth Southgate’s team has not produced eye-catching performances in their first three matches, and tonight’s encounter will be an opportunity for the favourites to kick-start their campaign.

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Since being appointed in 2016, Southgate has rejuvenated the Three Lions, who have achieved relative success.

The 1966 World Cup champions reached the final of the 2020 Euro edition but lost to Italy on penalties. They are still looking for their first major tournament trophy since the World Cup win.

He also led England to the 2018 World Cup semi-final in his first major tournament as coach, and his team also secured a third-place finish in the 2019 UEFA Nations League, per Sporting News.

England reached the quarter-final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Since his appointment, their fans have criticised Southgate for the team’s reactive football.

At Euro 2024, their performances have been dull despite facing weaker teams in the group stage. Can they rise to the occasion against Slovakia?

How have England performed in the knockout stages under Southgate? Here’s a summary.

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England knockout stage under Southgate

The Three Lions’ knockout stage record under Southgate isn’t impressive, considering the depth of world-class talent in their squad.

Under Southgate, the Three Lions have appeared in five major tournaments, registering five wins and four losses in 11 knockout stage matches.

England’s knockout stage at World Cup

Enfgland’s knockout stage record under s+Southgate is not excellent. They defeated Colombia on penalties in the Round of 16 at the 2018 World, beat Sweden 2-0 in the quarter-final, and lost 2-1 to Croatia in the semi-final.

At the 2022 edition in Qatar, England beat Senegal 3-0 in the Round of 16 before losing to eventual finalists France 2-1, per Sky Sports.

England’s Euro knockout stage

Southgate has taken managed England in two European Championships, in 2020 and 2024.

In 2020, they beat Germany 2-0 in the Round of 16, hammered Ukraine 4-0 in the quarter-finals, and edged Denmark 2-1 in the semis to set up a clash with Italy.

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In the final, they scored early but were unable to see off the match, which ended 1-1 in normal and extra time. The Azzurri beat them 3-2 on penalties to win the trophy.

The Netherlands beat Southgate’s team in the 2019 UEFA Nations League semi-final, which Portugal won.

Southgate on England vs Slovakia

Sports Brief earlier reported that Southgate is confident of England’s mindset ahead of their Round of 16 clash with Slovakia.

He understands that knockout football is difficult but is upbeat because his team has been here before.