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What time does England vs Slovakia start? TV times, latest odds and statistics

The Three Lions need just a point to guarantee progress

Jamie Vardy is expected to start for England against Slovakia

ENGLAND take on Slovakia in Saint-Etienne tonight as they close in on qualification from Group B to the knockout rounds of the competition.

The permutations are simple – if England will they will go through as group leaders, and will take on  a third-place team from Groups A, C or D on Saturday in Paris.

 Jamie Vardy is expected to start for England against Slovakia
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Jamie Vardy is expected to start for England against SlovakiaCredit: Getty Images

A draw against Slovakia would guarantee a spot in the last 16 whatever happens - but it would open the door for Wales to top the group by beating Russia.

WHAT TIME DOES IT START?

8pm

WHAT CHANNEL IS IT ON?

7.15pm-10.30pm, ITV

LATEST ODDS

England to win: 5/6

Draw: 11/5

Slovakia to win: 19/4

 

MATCH STATISTICS

England and Slovakia have met on three occasions previously, with the Three Lions winning all three.
Seven of England's eight goals against Slovakia have been scored after the 60th minute.

England manager will make six changes to his starting line-up
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England manager will make six changes to his starting line-upCredit: Reuters

England won 4-0 the last time these sides met in a friendly in 2009, with England captain Wayne Rooney scoring a brace of goals - his 20th and 21st for England (Heskey and Lampard also scored one each).
Slovakia have never kept a clean sheet in a major tournament (6 games).
Only one of Slovakia's six games at a major tournament has ended in a draw (1-1 v New Zealand at the 2010 World Cup).
England's only previous game at St Etienne's Geoffroy-Guichard stadium was against Argentina at World Cup 1998, in the last 16 (2-2, lost 4-3 on penalties).

 

 

 

 

 

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