Harvey Elliott and his England teammates were left frustrated as they were held to a 0-0 draw with Slovenia in the U21 Euros.
After impressing during England’s 3-1 opener against the Czech Republic, Elliott was unable to unlock the door this time around, with the Slovenian defence holding firm.
Currently sitting on four points in Group B, England face group leaders Germany next – a side which contains potential Liverpool target Nick Woltemade.
The Three Lions will have to be on their A-game if they are to overcome the Old Enemy, with fans no doubt hoping Elliott can improve on his Slovenian showing.
Harvey Elliott of England arrives to the stadium prior to the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 Group Stage match between England and Slovenia
Photo by Tullio Puglia – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
With Elliott likely to leave Liverpool this summer, the midfielder’s performance in Slovakia would have done him no favours at all.
Despite Elliott picking up the player of the match accolade, many fans and media outlets weren’t as impressed with his performance.
GiveMeSport would even rate the 22-year-old’s display as low as a 5/10 in their player ratings, with BBC Sport ranking his performance not much better at a measly 5.51.
GOAL rated the Liverpool man a 6/10, claiming ‘nothing came off for him’ during the ninety minutes.
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The Daily Mail, meanwhile, were slightly kinder in their judgement, ranking his performance a 6.5/10
Elliott highlights ‘ridiculous’ playing conditions
England were slow and uninspiring throughout, with the Three Lions attack failing to provide the cutting edge needed.
When reflecting on his side’s performance, Elliott cited the warm conditions as a possible reason for their lacklustre display.
“It was ridiculous. It was tough. I don’t think I’ve played in heat like that. You can’t complain about these things. I’d rather it be really hot today than pouring down with rain.
“It’s another test, another obstacle in the way for us. We got through it. If we have to play in that heat again, I feel we have adapted to it very well.”
Elliott will be hoping both he and his teammates can overcome the ‘ridiculous’ heat when Germany come to town on Wednesday.