Euro 2024 LIVE: England players hit the beers as team leaked for Slovakia clash

England are being put through their paces at Euro 2024 (Image: Getty)

England have been enjoying some downtime in Germany ahead of their last-16 clash with Slovakia on Sunday. Gareth Southgate's side underwhelmingly topped Group C and have a very favourable route to the final.

Pressure has been building on the Three Lions because of poor performance in their three group matches.

But Southgate has been trying to bring some fun to the England camp and allowed players to have a few beers on Wednesday night to relax.

Away from England, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Denmark will hold their pre-match press conferences this afternoon, with matches to resume on Saturday.

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Express Sport brings you all the latest news from Euro 2024 below...

34 mins ago08:11Mikael McKenzieEngland practice penalties

England defender Marc Guehi has confirmed that the team has been putting in lots of work on penalties ahead of the knockout stages.

“Yes, we’ve been doing a lot of work," he said.

“The work’s been going really well across the team on penalties. It’s important to make sure we’re ready.”

1 hour ago07:41Mikael McKenzieEngland team leaks

The England starting XI to face Slovakia on Sunday has reportedly been revealed.

Gareth Southgate is set to hand Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo his first start of the tournament.

It is unlcear if the midfielder will relace Conor Gallagher or Declan Rice, who has been struggling with a fitness issue.

The rest of the team is expected to remain the same.

(Image: GETTY) 1 hour ago07:39Mikael McKenzieEngland on the beers

Gareth Southgate gave his England players the chance to have a few beers on Wednesday , the day after their goalless draw with Slovenia.

According to the Mail, Southgate didn't want the player to get drunk but a few lagers were offered to help them relax.

Ex-England manager Fabio Capella regularly allowed his squads to have a couple of drinks after matches.

1 hour ago07:34Mikael McKenzieGood morning

Good morning and welcome to Express Sport's live coverage of Euro 2024 as we build up to England's clash with Slovakia on Sunday.

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