England into Euro 2024 last-16 without kicking a ball

Gareth Southgate's squad are guaranteed to at least be one of the best-placed third teams.

England manager Gareth Southgate. Picture: UEFA Handout/PA Wire.

England's qualification for the last 16 at Euro 2024 was confirmed on Monday evening after results left Gareth Southgate's squad guaranteed to be one of the best-placed third teams should they not finish in the top two of their group.

Spain beat Albania 1-0 in Dusseldorf to secure progress as winners of Group B, which in turn meant England would be set for one of the four slots for a team who finished third.