Declan Rice fumes as Slovakia manager shoves him moments after England win

Declan Rice was shoved by Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona at full-time as England pulled off a 2-1 win in Gelsenkirchen.

As Calzona went to speak to the referee at full time, Rice made his way over appearing to say something to the coach.

But the Slovakia manager reacted furiously and shoved the Arsenal star in the chest, causing a fracas to break out as Rice shouted in the Italian’s face.

His Gunners teammate Aaron Ramsdale had to pull him away as Slovakia players became involved before the situation calmed down.

Though the moment came from nothing, it might not be a surprise to see tempers flare after a dramatic Euro 2024 clash.

Slovakia had been leading up until the fourth minute of stoppage time before Jude Bellingham scored a stunning overhead kick to take the game to extra time.

And Harry Kane was the match-winner as he reacted quickest to Ivan Toney’s header across goal, nodding in to put England ahead.

While question marks will remain over Gareth Southgate after another difficult display, the celebrations will drown out any noise for now.

But when England return to face Switzerland on Saturday in the quarter-final, they will need to up their game significantly.

The Swiss looked exceptional on Saturday as they knocked out Italy, the Euro 2020 winners, though the Azzurri looked lifeless.

Speaking after the match, Bellingham said: “I think the performance was really good until their goal and even after.

“We had massive control of the game, always threatening in the final third, maybe just lacking the final touch to create big chances.

“It’s going to be important for us going forward, definitely.

“Look at who came on. We’ve won this game together. Not me, not Harry, not the individual moments.

“It’s the likes of Ivan Toney, Eberechi Eze, Cole Palmer – Bukayo Saka going to left-back. It’s the sacrifice you make for the team and that’s the energy we need to keep regardless of what goes on.”

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