Slovenia stalemate secures top spot for England and 'easier' side of Euros draw 

But you cannot help thinking that England will fall as soon as they come up against more challenging opponents than the spirited Slovenians, who got a third successive draw to ensure their own qualification to the knockout stages for the first time.

STALEMATE: England manager Gareth Southgate after the final whistle. Photo credit: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

ENGLAND 0 SLOVENIA 0

ENGLAND really are determined to do this the hard way.