England lumbered to a goalless draw against Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday night to top Group C with just five points.
They only managed two goals in their three group-stage games, with Jude Bellingham scoring in the opening win over Serbia and Harry Kane putting England ahead against Denmark before they were pegged back.
But, at the other end of the pitch, England have proved a tough nut to crack, conceding a long-range Morten Hjulmand strike against the Danes but facing only two shots on target across the other two fixtures as Stones and Marc Guehi continue to form a strong understanding as a centre-back pairing.
Esta historia es de la edición June 27, 2024 de Manchester Evening News.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición June 27, 2024 de Manchester Evening News.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
'A difficult inheritance'
SIR Keir Starmer said he would face a \"difficult inheritance\" and would need to do \"tough things\" if he becomes prime minister later this week.
Mystery of dad's death in police station on holiday isle
INQUEST TOLD CARIBBEAN AUTHORITIES WOULD NOT CO-OPERATE WITH GMP INVESTIGATION
Serial thief jailed over Rolex heist
GAMBLING ADDICT WHO HAS USED 17 ALIASES PLANNED ROBBERY FROM JEWELLERS IN LAKE DISTRICT
Victory was for Dillon', says England star Stones
CITY DEFENDER DEDICATES WIN OVER SLOVAKIA TO FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY WHO PASSED AWAY DURING GAME
Expectant mums forced to travel for miles to give birth
LABOUR CANDIDATE SAID IT'S 'STAGGERING' SALFORD DOESN'T HAVE MATERNITY UNIT
PARK AND PRIDE
£1.6M PLANS TO TRANSFORM 'DANGEROUS' AREA APPROVED
A crepe escape as couple take tasty treats on to canal
OUR canals and waterways make for a scenic day out no matter what, but there's something new luring visitors this summer.
Jude's late, late show rescues England and Harry scrambles a win
JUDE Bellingham's stoppage-time stunner saved Gareth Southgate's England from an embarrassing last16 exit as the Euro 2024 hopefuls fought back to beat Slovakia 2-1 after extra time.
Ten Hag's standout wins brought the drama as season finished on a high
TWO trophies in two years is no mean feat at United. Ernest Mangnall, Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson and Erik ten Hag are the only managers who have lifted major silverware in successive seasons.
Stadium plans will drown out jibes from away fans once and for all
IF all goes to plan, City's latest expansion of the Etihad Stadium will be completed in around 12 months, ready for the 2025/26 season.
