England vs Slovakia - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. England and Slovakia have faced each other six times in international football, with England winning four times and drawing twice.
- 2. The most recent meeting between the two teams was in September 2016 during the World Cup qualifying campaign, with Slovakia winning 1-0.
- 3. England's all-time leading goal scorer against Slovakia is Adam Lallana, who has scored two goals against them.
- 4. Slovakia's all-time leading goal scorer against England is Stanislav Šesták, who has also scored two goals against them.
- 5. The largest margin of victory in a match between England and Slovakia was a 4-0 win for England in a friendly match in 2009.
- 6. England and Slovakia have faced each other in major tournaments, with their most notable meeting being in the group stage of Euro 2016, where they drew 0-0.
- 7. England's current manager, Gareth Southgate, has faced Slovakia twice as England manager, winning one game and drawing the other.
- 8. Slovakia's current manager, Štefan Tarkovič, has faced England once as Slovakia manager, winning the game 1-0.
- 9. England's highest FIFA ranking was 3rd, achieved in 2012, while Slovakia's highest FIFA ranking was 14th, achieved in 2015.
- 10. The next meeting between England and Slovakia is scheduled to take place in the UEFA Nations League in September 2022.