Euro 2024: Declan Rice Involved in Heated Altercation With Slovakia Manager After England Win

• England came from behind to record a 2-1 victory over Slovakia in dramatic fashion to progress to the quarter-finals of the Euro 2024
• Gareth Southgate's side were on the verge of an early exit from the competition but Jude Bellingham and Harry levelled matters deep in stoppage time
• After the final whistle, Declan Rice clashed with the Slovakia manager, with the Arsenal star needing to be restrained by Ivan Toney

Tensions flared between Declan Rice and Slovakia's manager, Francesco Calzona, after England's dramatic victory over Slovakia at Euro 2024.

England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham's overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday.

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The Three Lions have been hyped as one of the favourites to end a 58-year wait for major tournament glory but looked set to go out with a whimper to Ivan Schranz's 25th minute goal.

However, Bellingham's moment of inspiration five minutes into six added on in stoppage time breathed new life into Gareth Southgate's reign as England boss.

Kane then headed in just a minute into extra-time to set up a quarter-final meeting with Switzerland on Saturday, per Yahoo Sports.

Declan Rice clashes with Slovakia manager

After the final whistle, Rice clashed with Slovakia manager Calzona, with the Arsenal star needing to be restrained by Ivan Toney via the Independent.

The altercation began when Calzona shoved Rice while the England midfielder was approaching the match officials.

Rice responded angrily, shouting at Calzona until Toney intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further.

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Ezri Konsa and Aaron Ramsdale quickly joined to support their teammate.

Slovakia boss blasts England

Meanwhile, Sports Brief reported that Slovakia head coach, Calzona, has criticised England's tactics following their defeat to the Three Lions in the Round of 16 at Euro 2024 on Sunday, June 30.

The Italian was particularly unhappy with England's time-wasting strategies and expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating as his team bowed out of the competition after extra time.