England's cause for concern: Jude Bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with Slovenia... while Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden completed just ONE dribble between them

  • England's stats did not make for pretty reading after their draw with Slovenia

England delivered another dire display in their goalless draw with Slovenia on Tuesday night.

It was still enough to secure top spot in Group C, ensuring the Three Lions will be on what looks to be the more favourable side of the draw, but they have plenty to work on ahead of the knockout stages.

Gareth Southgate's men scored just twice in their three group games, and failed to create many clear-cut opportunities in Cologne against a stubborn Slovenian side.

It has been a familiar pattern throughout the group phase, and the stats do not make pretty reading for England fans, with the team having now won just two of their last eight matches.

Here are the numbers that shame England after another unconvincing night in Cologne.

england's cause for concern: jude bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with slovenia... while bukayo saka and phil foden completed just one dribble between them

Gareth Southgate watched his side put in another underwhelming display against Slovenia

england's cause for concern: jude bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with slovenia... while bukayo saka and phil foden completed just one dribble between them

England struggled to create clear-cut chances as they were held to a goalless draw

 

Bellingham goes missing again 

It was another quiet night for Jude Bellingham, who has gone missing since scoring the winner in England's group opener.

Harry Kane (32) was England's only outfield player to play the full 90 minutes and have fewer touches than Bellingham (69) on Tuesday night.

Zero shots, chances created, tackles, crosses completed or goals on Tuesday night for Bellingham, who also lost possession of the ball 15 times.

The attacker also failed to have a shot in England's previous Group C game against Denmark.

england's cause for concern: jude bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with slovenia... while bukayo saka and phil foden completed just one dribble between them

Jude Bellingham has been very quiet in England's last two games after starring against Serbia

england's cause for concern: jude bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with slovenia... while bukayo saka and phil foden completed just one dribble between them

Bellingham struggled to make an impact as he rarely got into the penalty area

 

England's non-flying wingers

Bukayo Saka failed to stamp his authority on the game too. He didn't attempt a dribble out on the right wing before being hooked in the 70th minute.

On the opposite flank, Phil Foden only managed to beat his man once before he was substituted.

england's cause for concern: jude bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with slovenia... while bukayo saka and phil foden completed just one dribble between them

Bukayo Saka did not even attempt a dribble before he was taken off in the second half

england's cause for concern: jude bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with slovenia... while bukayo saka and phil foden completed just one dribble between them

Phil Foden completed just one dribble as he only showed flashes of his brilliance

england's cause for concern: jude bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with slovenia... while bukayo saka and phil foden completed just one dribble between them
 

But it's not all doom and gloom...

England have reached the knockout stages of the last five major tournaments - they had never achieved more than two in a row until this run, while Gareth Southgate (four) has now made the knockouts in twice as many tournaments as any other England manager (Hodgson, Eriksson, Robson, Ramsey, Winterbottom all two).

England completed a fourth consecutive Euros group stage unbeaten, dating back to a 2-1 defeat by France in Euro 2004. Iceland are the only team to beat England inside 90 minutes at a Euros in the last 20 years.

england's cause for concern: jude bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with slovenia... while bukayo saka and phil foden completed just one dribble between them

Gareth Southgate has led his side to the knockout stages of four major tournaments, double the number any other England boss has managed

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