Southgate concedes ´it´s hard work´ for England after Slovenia draw

Gareth Southgate acknowledged it is hard work for England so far at Euro 2024, but attempted to focus on the positives despite another underwhelming draw for his side, this time against Slovenia.

The goalless clash in Cologne on Tuesday was enough for the Three Lions to secure top spot in Group C ahead of Denmark, who also drew 0-0 with Serbia.

Southgate s side therefore avoided a last-16 tie against Germany, but struggled once more to find an attacking spark.

The front three of Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden managed just two shots on target between them, while also registering just nine touches in Slovenia s penalty box.

England came under heavy criticism following their 1-1 draw with Denmark last week and there were boos from sections of their s…