The chase for the 2016 European Cup will take its next step on Saturday. Two teams attempting to qualify for the tournament will do battle in a match between England and Slovenia. The contest scheduled for 12 p.m. ET will be held at Wembley Stadium and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on ESPN Deportes.
What They're Saying
England midfielder Stewart Downing (via the Guardian): The atmosphere feels very relaxed. These lads have played at their clubs together and you can see they're all in with each other. They're building a team with young lads who are all willing to learn. Give them a couple of years and, by 2016, the manager will know what they're all about. That's the time to judge this side."
England manager Roy Hodgson (via the Express): "I think [Wayne Rooney] will [get better]. He has had a turbulent career in many ways, bursting on to the scene as the wonder kid at 17 and being the savior of English football. He has had to suffer the slings and arrows because of the times when, of course, he has not been able to be the savior of English football and people have criticized him for it."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: England's Raheem Sterling has been talismanic for Liverpool this season. The 19-year-old has three goals and an average of 2.7 take-ons.
England's Projected Lineup (4-4-2 diamond): Hart; Gibbs, Jagielka, Cahill, Chambers; Milner, Henderson, Wilshere, Sterling; Rooney, Welbeck
Slovenia's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Handanovic; Struna, Ilic, Cesar, Brecko; Kirm, Birsa, Mertelj, Kampi; Ljubijankic, Novakovic
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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