England vs Slovenia: Why Three Lions' left side is a cause for concern in final Euro 2024 Group C game
England's left side is a problem with Luke Shaw injured and Phil Foden out of sorts and Slovenia will look to capitalise with goalscorer Zan Karnicnik a threat down that side; Follow England's final Group C game on Tuesday at 8pm on the Sky Sports website and App with our live blog
In Slovenia, England will come up against a side whose strength is down that wing.
The Three Lions' final Group C game was billed pre-tournament as their most straightforward of this phase. But after worrying performances against Serbia and Denmark, Slovenia cannot be underestimated - and the signs are they could hurt England where they are weaker.
Makeshift left-back Kieran Trippier looks likely to play in that position again, with Shaw missing training sessions in recent days, and the Newcastle man, along with whoever Southgate selects on the left wing - whether that is Foden or an alternative - will have their work cut out.
They will need the support of Declan Rice and a fellow midfielder to come across on the cover, placing more emphasis on England's midfield balance which has been out of kilter so far.
Slovenia's right-side strength was underlined in their 1-1 draw with Serbia on Thursday. Zan Karnicnik got forward from right-back to slam in the opener. But for a 95th-minute equaliser, it would have taken Slovenia to a first-ever win at a Euros.
"He is good in making decisions when he attacks and when he runs back, he waits for support, so he's a very good player. And what is very good for him, in front of him, as a winger, he has Stojanovic, who is also originally a full-back and that is where he plays in Italy for Sampdoria.
"So they're a very good team on this side with Karnicnik and Stojanovic. They were both very good during the qualifying campaign." You can see how closely the pair work together from this passing network graphic. Note the focus of Slovenia's play around Karnicnik (RB) and Stojanovic (RW).