Declan Rice found himself involved in a furious bust-up with the Slovakia manager after England's dramatic Euro 2024 last-16 win.
Jude Bellingham saved England from the ignominy of being dumped out of the last-16 by Slovakia as he produced a spectacular over-head kick to draw Gareth Southgate's side level late into injury time and force the game to extra-time.
And just second after the restart, Harry Kane was on hand to head home Ivan Toney's cross and put the Three Lions ahead despite another unconvincing performance.
Bellingham's shot was England's first on target. And just second after the restart, Harry Kane was on hand to score with England's second as he headed home Ivan Toney's cross and put the Three Lions ahead despite another unconvincing performance.
From there, England defended their lead and secured passage through to the quarter-finals, where they will meet Switzerland.
And at full-time, tempers and emotions seemed to flare on the pitch as Slovakia head coach Francesco Calzona stormed over to the officials to have a word.
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Rice appeared to shove the Italian coach, telling him not to get involved. Calzona then appeared to shove the Arsenal midfielder away. The Slovakia head coach looked to be upset about a potential foul that went uncalled late in extra-time.
England dragged their way to Sunday's knockout clash with Francesco Calzona's side and risked being dragged out of the summer's tournament after another unconvincing display in Germany.
Indeed, Slovakia began the game the better side and were duly rewarded when David Strelec threaded a slick pass into the path of Ivan Schranz who converted with aplomb past Jordan Pickford despite Marc Guehi taking a nibble at his feet in the box.
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