Slot formally took up the reins from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield at the beginning of June.
The Liverpool right-back’s creative display in midfield against Bosnia and Herzegovina illustrated what he could bring to the England team at Euro 2024 after years outside Gareth Southgate’s thinking
An eventual win over Bosnia-Herzegovina was not without some concerns for the Three Lions but a handful of players pressed their case for inclusion at Euro 2024
Leadership never used to be an issue for France. Les Bleus lined up at major tournaments with a designated leader in each position: Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, defender Raphaël Varane, midfielder Paul Pogba and forward Antoine Griezmann. They played together at every major tournament from 2014 onward, with the exception of the 2022 World Cup which Pogba missed because of ongoing right knee problems. As well as being top-level players, the foursome ensured a vocal presence in each area of the field.