If you look at Slovakia's progress in the Group stage, they beat Belgium who play a similar turgid style to England, but had less joy against the more energetic and flair sides - Romania and Ukraine. This must tell Southgate that he needs pace and creativity in both the players he picks and the style he plays.

So Gordon on the left, Palmer on the right, Foden playing off Kane. Move the ball quickly, either through midfield or out wide, don't allow Slovakia time to form an 8 man defensive wall, push forward with confidence knowing that our back 4 are capable of dealing with any breaks.

If we score early, maintain the same style and go for the jugular.

Under no circumstances allow our back four to monopolise possession and reduce the game to the pace and excitement of a funeral procession.

There you go - sorted. Now, who do we play in the last 8?!