Slovakia scouting report: marauding full-backs and a sense of togetherness
England’s next opponents are dangerous, as Belgium found out in the group stage, but they have a weakness up front
England’s opponents in the last 16 are Slovakia, the team ranked 45th in the world and making their second appearance in the knockout stage of a European Championship. They generally impressed in qualifying from Group E, with some standout performers, but are not without their vulnerabilities. Here, we look at how they break down and what England should watch out for.