Misfiring England still have reasons to be cheerful (Reuters)

England huffed and puffed their way to an uninspiring 0-0 draw with Slovakia on Monday but although they finished only second in Group B, their Euro 2016 campaign is still firmly on course. A game against the Group F runners-up, Hungary, Iceland, Portugal or Austria, is the next, not-too-daunting, challenge for Roy Hodgson's team who have played solidly enough in the tournament without ever hitting top gear. Hodgson did leave six first-choice players out of his starting side against Slovakia and if they reach the quarter-finals the stuttering displays of the group stage will be forgotten.