A win would guarantee them top spot, a draw might have been enough, but fans just wanted an improved performance in their final group game in Germany - unfortunately that didn’t really happen.
The Three Lions had chances, though they were few and far between, and it was another frustrating evening for Gareth Southgate and his men as they failed to make it past Slovenia’s stubborn defence. They did, however, end up winning the group anyway.
It wasn’t one that fans will remember, but it is job done for Southgate’s group. A 0-0 draw and now they wait to see who they’ll face in the knockouts.
Here’s how we ranked the players after their third group game:
It wasn’t one that fans will remember, but it is job done for Southgate’s group. A 0-0 draw and now they wait to see who they’ll face in the knockouts.
![An off day for England's talented number 10. Couldn't really get into the swing of things and there were a few loose touches when you'd expect better from him.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI3NmRmNjJmLTA0NWQtNDkwMi05Zjk2LWNjMzJmMWU5OTlkODo2ZmFmOTkxZS1mODU3LTQyOGYtYjk5NS04ODlmOGQ4NDc5MGY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Jude Bellingham - 5
An off day for England's talented number 10. Couldn't really get into the swing of things and there were a few loose touches when you'd expect better from him.Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
![Was England's brightest attacking spark in the first half and was unlucky not to have got an assist and a goal to his name. Drifted more centrally in the second half and showed some quick feet around the box.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/25/6/18/GettyImages-2157865797.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Phil Foden - 7
Was England's brightest attacking spark in the first half and was unlucky not to have got an assist and a goal to his name. Drifted more centrally in the second half and showed some quick feet around the box. | Getty Images
![Another evening to that won't live long in the memory of the England captain, he worked hard, though, and made some good runs as well. Showed a couple of nice touches for his teammates.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU4NTZiMGZiLWM1MDEtNDhjMy1iZWUxLTlhY2FjNGY3NzNjYzpiODYzM2MwZS05MmYwLTQ5MmEtODUyYy1hZWYzYzVjODQ2Nzk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
11. Harry Kane - 6
Another evening to that won't live long in the memory of the England captain, he worked hard, though, and made some good runs as well. Showed a couple of nice touches for his teammates.Photo: Adam Davy
![Came on for Gallagher at the break and did look lively in the centre of the park. Has really put his hand up for a starting berth in the next game - took to this one really well.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/11/47/GettyImages-2157880217%20%281%29.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
12. Kobbie Mainoo - 7
Came on for Gallagher at the break and did look lively in the centre of the park. Has really put his hand up for a starting berth in the next game - took to this one really well. | Getty ImagesPhoto: Getty Images