Slovakia U21 prepares for qualifying match against England

The Slovakian under-21 national football team is preparing to face England in a crucial European Championship qualifying match at the bet365 Stadium in Stoke City. The match features the current European champions, who lead Group D and possess a squad valued at over 350 million euros.

Slovakia's squad has seen some changes due to injuries; defender Michal Svoboda and Patrik Dula have been sidelined with muscle issues. However, the team has received reinforcements with the addition of Mario Sauer, Hugo Pavek, and Samuel Gidi.

Assistant coach Tibor Goljan emphasized the need for extraordinary performances to compete with the English side, noting that every goal will be vital in such a difficult group. The team is looking to build on lessons learned from their previous match against Ireland to prepare for this high-stakes encounter.