Football: England reach Euro quarter-finals after senseless comeback against Slovakia

Slovakia have everything to gain and England have everything to lose.

Until the 95th minute of the match, the European Championship looked like a major failure for England's star-studded squad, after Ivan Schranz, played by David Strelic, scored the winner for Slovakia 1-0 in the 25th minute.

England were not there to finish. Despite enjoying a huge advantage in possession, they failed to muster a shot on target – until Jude Bellingham's scissor kick in the final minute of stoppage time forced a draw and extra time.

– How he scores this goal, it will be a classic. It is probably the most beautiful goal in the tournament. It is very beautiful, says Daniel Nanskog, sports expert at SVT.

When extra time started, Harry Kane headed home the first goal to make it 2-1.

Slovakia kept fighting and there were dangerous situations, but it was England who would play Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

Gareth Southgate and his team have been criticised for not making a bigger impact so far in the tournament, with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice saying the last 16 was a turning point.

– We can still improve, but the mark of a good team is when you don't play at your best but you have togetherness and heart, we will never give up, Declan Rice tells SVT Sport.

European Championship

England

2 – 1

1-1 (Full time)

Slovakia