England fans in the UK and around the world are in disbelief by the Three Lions’ tepid first half performance as Slovakia took a shock 1-0 lead.
The optimism of thousands of fans soon turned to shock as wide-mouthed supporters screamed in despair as Ivan Schranz opened the scoring in the 25th minute in the last-16 Euro 2024 clash.
Football fans in Magaluf called for radical team changes if England are to progress to the next stage.
Sam, a company director from Poole, Dorset, said: ‘The first was terrible for England.
‘There was no formation, no structure. The team is not working. They need some radical changes!’
Meanwhile fans at Wembley’s Boxpark were just as disappointed by Gareth Southgate’s men’s poor showing.
Louis, a fitness centre manager, said: ‘It’s just not an exciting game. Southgate’s got all these good players but doesn’t know what to do with them.
‘He’s so safe. He’s the kind of guy to wear a helmet in his day off. Honestly we should have had [Jose] Mourinho managing. Something has got to change. I actually think Kane is slowing us down.’
While Faye added: ‘We’ve got to make some subs this is ridiculous. I’m still hoping and believing.’
BLACKPOOL — An England fan speaks for the nation as she reacts to Slovakia’s opening goal
LONDON — Shocked fans watch on in disbelief as Slovakia take the lead
LONDON — A fan with her hands on her head was in disbelief as England conceded against Slovakia
GERMANY — A glum looking Ed Sheeran watches from the stands in Gelsenkirchen
LEEDS — Fans puff out their cheeks while another supporter leans back and puts his hand on his forehead
LEEDS — A supporter with an England flag around his shoulders puts his hands behind his head in dismay
LONDON — A glum fan puts his hands on his head as England fall 1-0 behind against Slovakia
EAST SUSSEX — England fans on Hastings Pier look glum with the Three Lions 1-0 down in the first half
GLASTONBURY – Festival-goers huddle around a mobile phone to watch the game on a tiny screen
GERMANY — England fans react in the stands during the round of 16 match at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen
GERMANY — England fans react after Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz scores the opening goal of the game
GERMANY — A fan shows her support prior to the England v Slovakia game
MAGALUF — Fans with a St George’s Cross painted across their bodies wear nappies and drape novelty dummies around their necks
MAGALUF – Nursery workers Milly, 21, and Lillie, 21, from Brighton enjoying the Spanish sun while watching England
MAGALUF — Hundreds of England fans sit and watch the game
LONDON — Fans look on in despair and anguish at Boxpark
LONDON — England fans strike a pose ahead of a public screening of the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16 soccer match between England and Slovakia at Boxpark Wembley in London
WIMBLEDON — People in the overnight queue for Wimbledon watch England v Slovakia on a tablet perched on a suitcase
SOUTH TYNESIDE — England fans at Dougie’s Tavern in Hebburn react as England concede against Slovakia
LONDON — Fans burst into song as they gather for England v Slovakia at the Boxpark in Wembley
LONDON — A fan wearing an England shirt with Jude Bellingham’s name on the back looks down at fans packed into Boxpark
LONDON — An England fan wearing a bucket hat sings at Boxpark in Wembley
LONDON — A fan wearing an England away shirt worn in Euro 1996 and holding a pint of beer is draped in a St George’s Cross flag
LONDON — Hundreds are fans are packed into the Boxpark in Wembley to watch England’s last-16 match
LONDON — Fans sing and cheer while downing pints of beer at Boxpark
There were huge groans at the Escape to Freight Island fan zone near Manchester Piccadilly station as Slovakia scored.
Fans held their heads in their hands and one threw his pint of beer down in anger.
Builder Zach Brown, 27, said: ‘They’ve been the better side. We’ve disappointed again so far. It’s devastating to think we might go out.
‘If we lose, at least we should go down fighting. Gareth needs to pull his finger out and make changes. Get Gordon on, get Palmer on.’
Shop worker Lisa Harrison, 27, said: ‘I still believe we can do it. It’s only 1-0 and there’s a long way to go.’
Up to 3,000 supporters descended on the Road to Victory fan zone in Manchester city centre at the Diecast venue.
While supporters wearing replica England away shirts from the 1990 World Cup were among the fans packed into the Boxpark in Wembley, London.
Meanwhile, hundreds of holidaymakers took a pause from their break in the Spanish sun as they sat on benches in Magaluf to cheer on The Three Lions.
Accountant Sam Ellis, 34, who was wearing a red 1982 World Cup shirt, was among the thousands of fans at the Road to Victory fan zone in the city centre at the Diecast venue
He was full of optimism ahead of kick off and said: ‘I’m nervous but excited.
‘If we lose, at least we should go down fighting.
‘Gareth needs to pull his finger out and make changes. Get Gordon on, get Palmer on.’
Shop worker Lisa Harrison, 27, said: ‘I still believe we can do it.
LONDON — Fans appeared to be in jovial mood ahead of the massive game
LONDON — A group of pals seemed to be relaxed despite England’s poor performances in the tournament so far
LONDON — A fan places a headband with two England flags on top of his St George’s Cross bucket hat
LONDON — Two England fans smile ahead of the game against Slovakia
MANCHESTER — England fans at the Diecast during a screening of the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match between England and Slovakia
MANCHESTER — A group of fans sit at a table ahead of the game kicking off
MANCHESTER — Fans chant and raise their fists in the air as they cheer on Harry Kane and the Three Lions
MANCHESTER – A man wearing a England shirt with the name of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo on the back orders a drink at the bar
‘It’s only 1-0 and there’s a long way to go.’
‘I just hope the boys shape themselves and put in a performance to make us proud.
‘We’re so much better than we’ve shown and I praying we can win.’
IT worker Matt Wilkinson, 27, said: ‘I just hope the team can finally play like we know they can.
‘I’m desperate for us to win but Slovakia are a tough nut to crack.
‘I think we’ll do it 2-0 with Kane scoring.’
Window cleaner Mike Jones, 29, said: ‘I think it could be a long afternoon but fingers crossed we can get it done.
‘I just don’t want penalties.’
Student Megan Palmer, 20, who was wearing a retro Euro 96 shirt, said: ‘I’m very nervous but hope we can do it.
‘Bellingham’s gonna be the match winner.’
Thousands of fans also crammed into the Escape to Freight Island fan zone near Manchester Piccadilly station.
Hairdresser Sarah Wolstenholme, 24, said: ‘I’m willing the boys to do it.
‘I’m hopeful we can. I think Bellingham’s going to score and we’ll win 3-0.’
Her friend Poppy Hughes, 23, who was wearing a red England shirt, said: ‘It’s very exciting and I believe we’ll win.
‘I just don’t want penalties – I don’t think I could handle it.
‘It’s a great way to spend Sunday afterboon – cheering on the lads and having a few drinks.’
