Thousands of Three Lions fans stunned after England draw with Slovenia

Three Lions fans across the country have been left shocked after Gareth Southgate's England fell to a disappointing 0-0 draw with Slovenia.

Southgate's men appeared to be off to a flyer after Bukayo Saka scored from Phil Foden's cross in the first half, however it was disallowed for offside.

Many supporters watched for the duration of the match with their hands on their heads as England failed to threaten, with one fan even falling asleep inside the stadium.

After the full-time whistle, fans could even be seen appearing to throw empty cups at the England manager as he went to clap the travelling supporters.

People across social media joked how they felt sorry for the fans in Boxpark who most likely 'launched their £8.50 pints in the air' after Saka scored.

Earlier today, thousands of people across the country ditched work early to find a TV in preparation for this evening's 8pm kickoff.

But while many have soaked up today's sun, with some pictured on Bournemouth beach adorning England flags, nerves seem to be settling in with kick-off soon approaching.

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Fans look on disappointed in a fan zone in Cologne after England drew 0-0 with Slovenia

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

One England supporter was even seen falling asleep during the match in Germany

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

A young Three Lions supporter looks less than impressed with his country's performance

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Many fans will now be wondering whether that performance will warrant their hangover tomorrow morning

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

An England fan yawns while he watches on as Southgate's side failed to score a goal

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Fans appeared to be less than happy with Southgate after the full-time whistle with boos heard ringing around the stadium

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Many fans watched for the duration of the game with their hands on their heads

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

These fans in Central Park, Newcastle, looked less than impressed with what they were seeing

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

England fans react after Bukayo Saka's disallowed goal in the first half of the match

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Supporters pictured at The Big Shed at Trent Navigation in Nottingham

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Fans have their hands on the head after England's opener was disallowed

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

It was a tense opening half for England as many fans looked on in disappointment

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Slovenia enjoyed a number of dangerous chances in front of England's goal in the first half

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Supporters react following a goalless first half for Gareth Southgate's side

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Rio Ferdinand was spotted inside the stadium today as England took on Solvenia

England supporter Andy Laurie, 48, said: 'We are nervous. We want to see what the team line up is and see if Gareth has taken some of the online stick to heart or ignored it all. It should be a nice game.

'I am feeling positive, yes but slightly apprehensive. They've been awful so far and yes I agree with Gary Lineker.

'Southgate has got enough for this tournament but after this I think he's run his course. He's too defensive, he's too negative, he's got to many attacking players he doesn't know how to deal with.

'We should go all the way in every tournament with the young player and the breed of players we have got right now. It needs a manager who is an attacking manager to bring out the best in these players.'

Sean Walter, 21, added: 'I am confident but we definitely need to play better than the last few games. We need more goals but once we win the group we can have an easier round.

'We haven't done bad but our expectations going in were a lot higher. Based on our previous expectations we have played quite poorly.

'I think Southgate can win us this tournament but after this he will go. The players have enough to win him this tournament for him then he will get sent off.'

Many fans across south London have predicted a resounding win tonight, however. At the London and Rye pub in Catford sports lovers were enjoying a pre-match pint before they cheered on the national team.

Lifelong fan Mick Fitzpatrick told how he hoped that England could do better than their last encounter against Denmark.

Mick, 55, who is unemployed, said: 'I really hope that England can do better against Slovenia than they did against Denmark.

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Footy fever has spread to Bournemouth beach as students from Southampton, all 18, cheer for England

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Both Oscar (right) and George (left) are feeling 'nervous' and 'apprehensive' ahead of tonight's game but Alfie (middle) is 'confident'

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

England fan William (left) said he is 'optimistic' but there is a lot of pressure on the team to perform

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Sean Thomas (pictured) said he was confident of an England victory

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

From left to right, Mark Vince, Kevin Mitchell and Fred Wilson pictured in the pub ahead of kick-off

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Sean Walter, 21, pictured front left with Sue Walter, 58, Roger Walter, 57, and Adam Burns, 20, from Essex

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

England fans Andy Laurie, 48, (left) pictured with Tom Hughes, 21, (right) in Box Park

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Lifelong fan Mick Fitzpatrick told how he hoped that England could do better than their last encounter

'We should do well but England have already qualified so they may lay back. I'm confident England will win. I say 2-1 England.

'Whatever happens I don't have to get up early tomorrow because I'm not working at the moment, so I'll be having the day off!'

Sean Thomas said he was confident of an England victory. Sean, 52, who is unemployed, said: 'I think England will charge it up and win this match. I think it will be 2-1 England.'

Veterinary nurse Mark Vince told how he was hoping for a resounding victory. Mark, 50, said: 'England should surely win this. They've got to do better than they did against Denmark.

'Whatever the outcome tonight I'll be at work tomorrow, because it's my business! I think it will be 3-1 England.'

Civil Servant Kevin Mitchell told he will enjoy the game. Kevin, 54, said: 'I love football but I won't get over excited. I predict it will be 2-0 England.'

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Liverpool supporter Everton Green (pictured at the pub) is hoping for a big win

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

England fans have left work early to flock to the pub ahead of tonight's crucial Euros match. Pictured: England fans last week

Teacher Fred Wilson, 64, added: 'England will do better than they did against Denmark tonight, I'm sure of it.

'But no matter what happens, I'll be at work early tomorrow morning as usual. I think it will be 3-0 England.'

At the Watch House pub in Lewisham, England fans were eagerly awaiting kick-off.

Liverpool supporter Everton Green is hoping for a big win. Everton, 43, a bar worker, said: 'I'm sure England will do well. They haven't shown us their best yet.'

Lorry driver Jack Brown added: 'I'm a boxing fan but I'm going to try to watch the match and cheer England on.'

Friends Shanie Wright, Joe Daniels, Mandy Saunders and Diane Whelan, are all up for the match – whoever is playing! Shanie, 50, a dog carer, asked: 'Who are England playing?'

Joe, 48, said: 'I know in my bones that England are going to win. It will be a great night. I reckon it will be 3-1 England.'

Mandy Saunders, 57, said: 'England are going to take control early on and win 2-0.'

Diane, 54, added: 'I think it will be a draw. 1-1.'

Drinkers in Bar Trend in Crowborough, East Sussex, were watching the game on a big screen by the bar and on a TV in the beer garden.

Caroline McWatt, 38, said: 'I'm quite excited, I think I'm a bit a more optimistic of our chances than most.

'I think Southgate will play it safe - knowing that a win sees us qualify as a group winners. But I'd like to think we'll be more dangerous in the knock-out stages.

'I think it'll be 2-0 to England tonight and I think we'll make the quarters or semi-finals. Hopefully, we'll go even further.'

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Caroline McWatt has said: 'I think Southgate will play it safe - knowing that a win sees us qualify as a group winners'

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Stuart Cox has predicted that the score will be 3-0 to England tonight

thousands of three lions fans stunned after england draw with slovenia

Stephen McManus, pictured, said: 'England are criticised by people with too high expectations'

Site manager Stuart Cox, 50, from Frant, East Sussex, was in equally buyout mood.

Having just come back from Frankfurt, where England played Denmark, he told MailOnline: 'I think it's going to be 3-0 to England, I think tonight will be more comfortable than the other games, especially as we're already through.

'There's no east game in international football but we should be beating a nation of two or three million.

'There's been a negative vibe around England after the game against Denmark. But if we were that bad we'd have lost. Simple as that.

'We didn't, we drew against a side that pushed us all the way during the last Euros semi-final.

'Southgate won't take the buffers off but I'd like to see some changes such as Bellingham moved back next to Rice, Foden in the middle and Gallagher out on the left.'

Sunderland fan Stephen McManus, 57, from Crowborough said: 'England are criticised by people with too high expectations.

'I think we need to move the ball quicker through the ranks, I think that's helped by Connor Gallagher starting and that style suits Phil Foden better.

'The important thing is that we've gotten out of the group - and it doesn't matter how ugly we do it.

'I'd rather England play their best game in a one-on-one knock-out game.

'We've got the players to go far and the manager who has got us to a World Cup semi-final and a Euros final. People still think fondly of Sir Bobby Robson - why not Southgate?

'No team has stamped their authority on the tournament yet. Germany had a good first game against an over excited Scotland, the Netherlands have just been beaten, France haven't won all their games and Spain, though they have all nine-points, are a team in transition.

'There was a question mark over our defence coming into this tournament but so far we've only conceded once - to a wonderful strike that not many keepers would have saved. The defence I think has been quite solid.

'I look to the World Cup winning Italy team of 2006 who scraped through their group and saved their best game for the semi-final to beat Germany on home soil.

'Sometimes you need to build up steam to get going.'

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