Soccer

England train for the final time ahead of last-16 clash

They face Slovakia on Sunday.

England’s players during training
England’s players during training (Adam Davy/PA)

England’s full squad took part in training on the eve of Sunday’s Euro 2024 last-16 clash against Slovakia.

Gareth Southgate’s side return to the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen as the Group C winners get their knockout phase under way.

All 26 players trained at their Blankenhain basecamp on Saturday lunchtime before England head to North Rhine-Westphalia.

England manager Gareth Southgate oversaw training
England manager Gareth Southgate oversaw training (Adam Davy/PA)

Luke Shaw is pushing to make his first appearance for club or country since sustaining a hamstring complaint mid-February.

Kieran Trippier was also involved following a report that the full-back is a doubt to face Slovakia on Sunday due to a calf complaint.