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Euro 2016

 
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England national football team
European Championship | Qualifiers
Nov 15, 2014 at 5pm UK
 
Slovenia national football team

England
3-1
Slovenia

Rooney (59' pen.), Welbeck (66', 72')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Henderson (58' og.)

Half-Time Report: England on top, struggling to break down Slovenia

By , Football League Editor
England dominate possession but struggle to break down Slovenia in a goalless first half of this evening's Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley.

England had the best of the play in a goalless first half of this evening's Euro 2016 Group E qualifier against Slovenia at Wembley.

Wayne Rooney of England leaves with his 100th cap after being presented with it by Sir Bobby Charlton prior to during the EURO 2016 Qualifier Group E match vs Slovenia on November 15, 2014© Getty Images

England controlled the early stages but did not create a real opening until the 17th minute when Wayne Rooney, on his 100th international appearance, teed up Raheem Sterling, who could only drag his shot wide from the edge of the area.

Shortly after, Rooney had his first sight of goal when a Danny Welbeck knockdown sat up invitingly, but he blazed the half volley high and wide.

Slovenia then had their first chance from a corner, with Milivoje Novakovic powering a near-post header wide of the mark.

Nathaniel Clyne of England battles with Andraz Kirm of Slovenia during the EURO 2016 Qualifier Group E match between England and Slovenia on November 15, 2014© Getty Images

Welbeck was England's lead striker and had two decent openings after the half-hour mark. Both missed the target as first he headed wide before misfiring from 20 yards when a return pass to Rooney might have been the better option.

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Nathaniel Clyne of England battles with Andraz Kirm of Slovenia during the EURO 2016 Qualifier Group E match between England and Slovenia on November 15, 2014
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