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England 0-0 Slovenia: Whistle blows bringing disappointing first half to a close after numerous false starts including Bukayo Saka’s disallowed goal

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England 0-0 Slovenia: Whistle blows bringing disappointing first half to a close after numerous false starts including Bukayo Saka’s disallowed goal

England fans are on edge as the Three Lions’ crucial clash against Slovenia has reached half time after numerous false starts including Bukayo Saka’s early disallowed goal. 

The joy experienced by fans following Saka’s goal was quickly turned to despair after the right winger’s score was ruled offside. 

The players started strong and kept possession of the ball in the first few minutes of the match but appear nervous as they play some wasteful passes, with the score still at 0-0. 

England has already made it through to the last-16 stage of Euro 2024 with a game to spare but their result against Slovenia will inevitably decide their knockout round fate and how easy or difficult their run-in to the final could be. 

The Three Lions currently sits top of Group C on four points ahead of Denmark and Slovenia but that could all change following tonight’s game.  

Fans in the UK and abroad were soaking up the sun and sipping pints ahead of this evening’s clash, but remain nervous following a ‘disappointing’ performance from the Three Lions in their last game against Denmark, which ended 1-1. 

Topless supporters booted footballs into the air in Cologne’s old cobbled Alter Markt square this afternoon as temperatures reached 30C on what is expected to be the hottest night of the tournament in Germany so far. 

Meanwhile, fans in England ditched work early to bag the best seats in local boozers and screening venues as they remain hopeful about their team’s shaky fate. 

Glamorous WAGs including Megan Pickford, Tolami Benson and Ellie Alderson look both tense and optimistic as they as cheer on their boys from the stands. 

England’s Bukayo Saka reacts after his goal was disallowed during England’s match against Slovenia 

Bukayo Saka of England celebrates what he thinks is the first goal before it is ruled out for offside

Bukayo Saka of England celebrates what he thinks is the first goal before it is ruled out for offside

An England fan during a screening of the Euro 2024 Group C match between England and Slovenia at The Big Shed at Trent Navigation in Nottingham

An England fan during a screening of the Euro 2024 Group C match between England and Slovenia at The Big Shed at Trent Navigation in Nottingham

An England fan looks disappointed as she reacts to the match between England and Slovenia tonight

An England fan looks disappointed as she reacts to the match between England and Slovenia tonight

England fans in Greenwich, London,  look annoyed after Saka's goal was ruled offside in the first half of the game

England fans in Greenwich, London,  look annoyed after Saka’s goal was ruled offside in the first half of the game 

Jan Mlakar of Slovenia, Bukayo Saka of England, and Erik Janza of Slovenia in action during tonight's clash between England and Slovenia

Jan Mlakar of Slovenia, Bukayo Saka of England, and Erik Janza of Slovenia in action during tonight’s clash between England and Slovenia 

England captain Harry Kane during tonight's crucial clash between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium

England captain Harry Kane during tonight’s crucial clash between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium 

England's Harry Kane with the ball as the Three Lions play against Slovenia at Cologne Stadium in Germany

England’s Harry Kane with the ball as the Three Lions play against Slovenia at Cologne Stadium in Germany 

Slovenia's Petar Stojanovic in action with England's Phil Foden at this evening's match in Germany

Slovenia’s Petar Stojanovic in action with England’s Phil Foden at this evening’s match in Germany 

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during England's match against Slovenia in Cologne, Germany

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during England’s match against Slovenia in Cologne, Germany 

Jude Bellingham during the Group C match between England and Slovenia at Euro 2024

Jude Bellingham during the Group C match between England and Slovenia at Euro 2024

England players pose for a team photograph just before kick off for their crucial match against Slovenia at Cologne Stadium

England players pose for a team photograph just before kick off for their crucial match against Slovenia at Cologne Stadium 

Harry Kane during the warm up before England's crucial clash against Slovenia at Cologne Stadium in Germany

Harry Kane during the warm up before England’s crucial clash against Slovenia at Cologne Stadium in Germany 

Jude Bellingham of England looks on as he warms up prior to his team's match against Slovenia this evening

Jude Bellingham of England looks on as he warms up prior to his team’s match against Slovenia this evening 

Bukayo Saka of England warms up prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia

Bukayo Saka of England warms up prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia

England's Cole Palmer, Harry Kane and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C match at the Cologne Stadium

England’s Cole Palmer, Harry Kane and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C match at the Cologne Stadium 

Jordan Pickford warms up before the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C match at the Cologne Stadium in Cologne, Germany

Jordan Pickford warms up before the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C match at the Cologne Stadium in Cologne, Germany 

England goalkeeper Dean Henderson warms up before England's match against Slovenia

England goalkeeper Dean Henderson warms up before England’s match against Slovenia 

Jordan Pickford's wife Megan (right) and Ellie Alderson, partner of England's Ollie Watkins, take a selfie ahead of England's march against Slovenia

Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan (right) and Ellie Alderson, partner of England’s Ollie Watkins, take a selfie ahead of England’s march against Slovenia 

Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson ahead of England's clash against Slovenia this evening

Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson ahead of England’s clash against Slovenia this evening 

Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson smiles ahead of England's match against Slovenia this evening

Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson smiles ahead of England’s match against Slovenia this evening 

Ellie Alderson, partner of England's Ollie Watkins, and Megan Pickford, wife of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

Ellie Alderson, partner of England’s Ollie Watkins, and Megan Pickford, wife of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

Dani Dyer, partner of Jarrod Bowen of England in the stands for England's clash against Slovenia tonight

Dani Dyer, partner of Jarrod Bowen of England in the stands for England’s clash against Slovenia tonight 

Dani Dyer looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia

Dani Dyer looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia

Denise Bellingham, mother of Jude Bellingham, and Mark Bellingham, his father, in the stands prior to England's match against Slovenia

Denise Bellingham, mother of Jude Bellingham, and Mark Bellingham, his father, in the stands prior to England’s match against Slovenia 

Denise Bellingham, mother of Jude Bellingham is seen ahead of England's clash against Slovenia

Denise Bellingham, mother of Jude Bellingham is seen ahead of England’s clash against Slovenia 

English supporters cheer before the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C football match between England and Slovenia

English supporters cheer before the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C football match between England and Slovenia

A young fan of England waving a flag while sitting on the shoulders of another fan prior to England's clash against Slovenia

A young fan of England waving a flag while sitting on the shoulders of another fan prior to England’s clash against Slovenia 

Declan Rice of England shakes hands with Phil Foden as they warm up prior to tonight's match against Slovenia

Declan Rice of England shakes hands with Phil Foden as they warm up prior to tonight’s match against Slovenia 

England fans wear their country's flag as they play football outside Cologne Stadium before the match

England fans wear their country’s flag as they play football outside Cologne Stadium before the match 

England fans in Cologne play football outside the stadium before the match

England fans in Cologne play football outside the stadium before the match

England flans playing football outside Cologne Stadium ahead of England's match against Slovenia

England flans playing football outside Cologne Stadium ahead of England’s match against Slovenia 

Both Oscar (right) and George (left) are feeling 'nervous' and 'apprehensive' ahead of tonight's game but Alfie (middle) is 'confident'

Both Oscar (right) and George (left) are feeling ‘nervous’ and ‘apprehensive’ ahead of tonight’s game but Alfie (middle) is ‘confident’

Yet another distracting off-field drama created fury in the England camp today as Kieran Trippier’s wife shared a cryptic message on social media.

Charlotte Trippier, 33, wrote in an Instagram story yesterday on the eve of the Slovenia game: ‘Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over and it’s the best feeling in the world.’ 

The profile belonging to her Newcastle star husband did not come up in the list of accounts she was following this morning, leading social media users to claim she had unfollowed him – although Trippier still follows her. 

Charlotte has decided to remain in the UK with her three children during the tournament, while WAGs that have travelled to Germany include Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner and – controversially – his former lover Lauryn Goodman.

Lauryn, 33, became embroiled in a paternity scandal earlier this year when it emerged the footballer, 34, had fathered her ten-month-old daughter while being married to Annie, 32.

England fans watching in Camden are nervous watching the match as they fear England’s ‘disappointing’ performance in the first few games will been seen again in tonight’s game. 

James, 21, said: ‘Harry Kane needs to sort himself out.’ He added: ‘When he gets in the right positions he’s uncontrollable. But he seems to think he’s a midfielder or a centre back for some reason.

‘I know we’re still top of the group, but how we’ve been playing we’re not playing at a top of the group level.

‘I think we’ll get to the quarter finals. It depends on the draw but once we hit a France or a Germany then the wheels will come off.’

Domirio, 22, said: ‘They need to be more aggressive, I want to see the team pressing. If they play higher up the pitch then I think we can win. This needs to be the game where they really turn it on – especially for the fans as well.’

In Cologne, England’s army of support were readying themselves for the Three Lions’ final group game this evening. 

There was a party atmosphere in the city today ahead of the game against Slovenia

There was a party atmosphere in the city today ahead of the game against Slovenia

Charlotte and Kieran Trippier are childhood sweethearts, who married in June 2016 and have three children

Charlotte and Kieran Trippier are childhood sweethearts, who married in June 2016 and have three children

Charlotte wrote in an Instagram story yesterday: 'Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you'd never get over and it's the best feeling in the world'

Charlotte wrote in an Instagram story yesterday: ‘Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over and it’s the best feeling in the world’

England fans are seen playing football outside Cologne Stadium before the match kicks off tonight

England fans are seen playing football outside Cologne Stadium before the match kicks off tonight 

England fan William (left) said he is 'optimistic' but there is a lot of pressure on the team to perform

England fan William (left) said he is ‘optimistic’ but there is a lot of pressure on the team to perform

Sean Thomas (pictured) said he was confident of an England victory

Sean Thomas (pictured) said he was confident of an England victory

From left to right, Mark Vince, Kevin Mitchell and Fred Wilson pictured in the pub ahead of kick-off

From left to right, Mark Vince, Kevin Mitchell and Fred Wilson pictured in the pub ahead of kick-off

Sean Walter, 21, pictured front left with Sue Walter, 58, Roger Walter, 57, and Adam Burns, 20, from Essex

Sean Walter, 21, pictured front left with Sue Walter, 58, Roger Walter, 57, and Adam Burns, 20, from Essex

A topless England fan with a St George's cross painted on his face roars and lifts his arm

A topless England fan with a St George’s cross painted on his face roars and lifts his arm

An England fan in jubilant mood enjoys the sun in Cologne while drinking from a bottle of beer

An England fan in jubilant mood enjoys the sun in Cologne while drinking from a bottle of beer

One England fan could be seen getting held down by security after pushing through a barrier in the town square

One England fan could be seen getting held down by security after pushing through a barrier in the town square

At the rate these England fans are drinking, we're not sure many will last until kick-off!

At the rate these England fans are drinking, we’re not sure many will last until kick-off!

Empty beer bottles can be seen lining the streets of Cologne as England fans soak up the last of the sun

Empty beer bottles can be seen lining the streets of Cologne as England fans soak up the last of the sun

One supporter can be seen wearing a Winston Churchill mask alongside his friends in Cologne today

One supporter can be seen wearing a Winston Churchill mask alongside his friends in Cologne today

An England fan enjoys the atmosphere at the official UEFA Fan Zone ahead of the Group C match between England and Slovenia

An England fan enjoys the atmosphere at the official UEFA Fan Zone ahead of the Group C match between England and Slovenia

Footy fever has spread to Bournemouth beach as students from Southampton, all 18, cheer for England

Footy fever has spread to Bournemouth beach as students from Southampton, all 18, cheer for England

Trippier looked happy and relaxed during England training yesterday, where he's seen with Jude Bellingham

Trippier looked happy and relaxed during England training yesterday, where he’s seen with Jude Bellingham 

But while fans packed out Cologne’s pubs, mass amounts of booze mixed with the sweltering heat has already proved to be too much for some with one fan being pictured asleep on a table. 

In Alter Markt square, friends Jack Regan and Liam Lane, both 32, were drinking the atmosphere in, as well as their Pilsners, as they wandered across the cobbles. The pair flew in from Bristol via Amsterdam for the game – and paid £300 each for their tickets.

They said they spent half-an-hour painting their bare chests in front of a mirror before heading out on the town, but aircraft engineer Liam said: ‘It’s so hot we’ve already had to touch it up once’.

Jack, who works in the renewable energy sector, added: ‘It’s a beautiful city. Everyone’s having a good time and the police are playing it brilliantly – they’re letting people get on with having fun and there is no trouble.’

As they spoke, make-up artist Jasmine Zelenko, 42, led a band of fellow Slovenians through the square. 

Ms Zelenko lives outside Cologne, but met up with her countrymen and women, many of whom were relatives, in the city this morning. Confident of victory tonight, she said: ‘We will win for sure – England have been playing badly and we are better than you think we are.’

The Slovenian then posed for a picture with England fan Dave Smith, 58, from Oldham, who has been in Germany with son Robson, 12, and named after legendary England captain Bryan Robson.

Mr Smith was equally confident about England’s prospects and said: ‘We have got a really good route to the final. We’ve had a poor start but we just need to settle down and play the way we knew we can play.’

Around the corner, Josh Buggelm and girlfriend Kat Keipert walked by in England shirts – and both speaking German.

Mr Buggelm was born to an English mother and German father and spent his early years in Wilmslow, Cheshire, until the age of six, when the family moved to Cologne.

He met his girlfriend at medical school but both have tickets for the game in the England end tonight.

‘I’m just hoping England don’t get Germany in the round-of-16, Mr Buggelm, 30, a doctor, said. In England I am always the German and in Germany I’m always the Englishman. But if the two sides meet, I’ll be supporting England.’

Ms Keipert, 31, agreed, saying that while she usually supports Germany, if the nations meet in a head-to-head, ‘then I will have to support England because it was Josh that got me into football in the first place’.

Jamie Whittaker, from Sheffield, sipped her beer and said: ‘The heat is going to play a big factor tonight. It is going to be something that the team hasn’t had to face before. We haven’t really been playing as fast on the pitches as we can, so I hope the temperatures don’t make them even slower.

It appears as though it might have all been a bit too much for one English fan already today

It appears as though it might have all been a bit too much for one English fan already today

England fans had their faces and arms painted with the St George flag and were all smiles in Cologne ahead of the match

England fans had their faces and arms painted with the St George flag and were all smiles in Cologne ahead of the match 

Empty beer bottles are seen next to a group of England supporters in Cologne today

Empty beer bottles are seen next to a group of England supporters in Cologne today 

Supporters can be seen packing out a pub in Cologne with some taking their tops off in the baking sunshine

Supporters can be seen packing out a pub in Cologne with some taking their tops off in the baking sunshine

Large groups of people could be seen gathering in the Old Market square before a crucial group stage clash later

Large groups of people could be seen gathering in the Old Market square before a crucial group stage clash later

England fans Jamie Whttaker, Danny Henderson and Russell Whittaker, from Sheffield, in Cologne today

England fans Jamie Whttaker, Danny Henderson and Russell Whittaker, from Sheffield, in Cologne today

Supporters baked as temperatures reached 30C on what is expected to be the hottest night of the tournament so far

Supporters baked as temperatures reached 30C on what is expected to be the hottest night of the tournament so far

A father and son pictured singing England songs in the city square with an England flag draped across them

A father and son pictured singing England songs in the city square with an England flag draped across them

West Ham United fan Corral Blundell, 63, from Newport Pagnall, said: 'It's a lovely day and the atmosphere is just brilliant'

West Ham United fan Corral Blundell, 63, from Newport Pagnall, said: ‘It’s a lovely day and the atmosphere is just brilliant’

Corral with her partner Simon Davies, 64, who raised his beer glass and added: 'This is to Harry Kane and the team. We are right behind them'

Corral with her partner Simon Davies, 64, who raised his beer glass and added: ‘This is to Harry Kane and the team. We are right behind them’

England fans pictured in Cologne earlier today ahead of the final Euro group game tonight

England fans pictured in Cologne earlier today ahead of the final Euro group game tonight

‘We have to go all out for victory. If we finish second in the group, we might have to play Germany next so we have to avoid that.

‘But it is wonderful to be here in Germany on this day. The Germans have been nothing but hospitable.’

Friend Neil Saxton, son of former Blackburn Rovers manager Bobby, added: ‘We have hired a house here in Cologne and we’ve had barbecues, cold beers and now we’ve got the sunshine. All we need is for England to win tonight.’ 

Cameron Dickson, 50, from Carlisle, said: ‘It is hot, but we have got a great team. We’ve got a squad of tremendous individual players, but they really need to come together tonight against Slovenia. I’m confident that we can do it.’

Publican Jamie Cadenhead, 43, from Red Dial near Wigton, added: ‘England have the best supporters and we don’t mind paying a lot of money to get behind them.

‘It will be an incredible atmosphere tonight and let’s hope the boys get inspired by us, don’t get put off by the weather, and go for it.’

Angela Jellicoe, a receptionist from Chelmsford, said: ‘I love this heat. We were in Frankfurt and the weather was dreadful over the few days.

‘I hope the team can overcome the temperature tonight and play their best game. We are all behind them.’

Her husband Richard, a Queens Park Rangers fan, added: ‘This is England’s chance to show how good they are. I hope the criticism they received for the first two games will drive them on.’

Ryan Daffin, 30, from Sheffield, said: ‘I hope the noise in the stadium from the fans is deafening and we all get behind the team.’ 

England fans were seen mucking about in the German sunshine ahead of kick-off this evening

England fans were seen mucking about in the German sunshine ahead of kick-off this evening

Topless supporters were seen kicking footballs about as temperatures reached 30C on what is expected to be the hottest night of the tournament so far

Topless supporters were seen kicking footballs about as temperatures reached 30C on what is expected to be the hottest night of the tournament so far

Another England fan can be seen booting a ball into the air as fans father in the city centre of Cologne

Another England fan can be seen booting a ball into the air as fans father in the city centre of Cologne

These die-hard England supporters can be seen posing for a photo in front of the Cologne Cathedral

These die-hard England supporters can be seen posing for a photo in front of the Cologne Cathedral

England's army of support have been readying themselves for the Three Lions' final group game

England’s army of support have been readying themselves for the Three Lions’ final group game

Barney Ainge gets sun screen protection on his face by family friend Helen Gaffey

Barney Ainge gets sun screen protection on his face by family friend Helen Gaffey

England fans in front of Cologne Cathedral ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C match at the Cologne Stadium in Cologne

England fans in front of Cologne Cathedral ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C match at the Cologne Stadium in Cologne

Two fans stand in the searing heat in Cologne and hold aloft some much needed bottles of water

Two fans stand in the searing heat in Cologne and hold aloft some much needed bottles of water

An England fan makes a desperate plea as he holds up a sign written in English and German asking for tickets for 'all games'

An England fan makes a desperate plea as he holds up a sign written in English and German asking for tickets for ‘all games’

England fans Jamie Cadenhead, 43, and Jamie Wilson, 38, tie up a St George's flag with Carlisle United written on it

England fans Jamie Cadenhead, 43, and Jamie Wilson, 38, tie up a St George’s flag with Carlisle United written on it

These fans took cover from the sun in the shadow of an enormous Union Jack flag ahead of the game

These fans took cover from the sun in the shadow of an enormous Union Jack flag ahead of the game 

England fans Ryan and Reece Daffin from Sheffield in the old town securing their England flag to a lamppost

England fans Ryan and Reece Daffin from Sheffield in the old town securing their England flag to a lamppost

Jamie (left) is hoping England finish top of the group to avoid a clash with the old enemy Germany in the last-16

Jamie (left) is hoping England finish top of the group to avoid a clash with the old enemy Germany in the last-16

England flags have been tied on screens that surround the Jan von Werth fountain

England flags have been tied on screens that surround the Jan von Werth fountain 

England fans in the Old Market in Cologne head of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C match

England fans in the Old Market in Cologne head of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C match

England's army of support were readying themselves for the Three Lions' final group game

England’s army of support were readying themselves for the Three Lions’ final group game

Supporters hold up a flag adorned with Kettering Town FC as they pose for a snap in the afternoon sun in the centre of Cologne

Supporters hold up a flag adorned with Kettering Town FC as they pose for a snap in the afternoon sun in the centre of Cologne

A Three Lions supporter drapes an England flag over his shoulders while other fans stand shirtless

A Three Lions supporter drapes an England flag over his shoulders while other fans stand shirtless 

An England fan showed his love for Gareth Southgate's side with a St George's cross inside a heart painted on his cheek

An England fan showed his love for Gareth Southgate’s side with a St George’s cross inside a heart painted on his cheek

Fans appeared in a relaxed mood as they stood around and swigged beer ahead of the Group C clash

Fans appeared in a relaxed mood as they stood around and swigged beer ahead of the Group C clash 

Jack Regan (left) and Liam Lane, from Bristol, pictured in Cologne

Jack Regan (left) and Liam Lane, from Bristol, pictured in Cologne

Josh Buggelm, 30, and girlfriend Kat Keipert, 31, are seen ahead of kick-off

Josh Buggelm, 30, and girlfriend Kat Keipert, 31, are seen ahead of kick-off

Slovenian Jasmine Zelenko is seen with Englishman Dave Smith

Slovenian Jasmine Zelenko is seen with Englishman Dave Smith

West Ham fan Corral Blundell, 63, from Newport Pagnall, said: ‘It’s a lovely day and the atmosphere is just brilliant.’

Her partner Simon Davies, 64, raised his beer glass and added: ‘This is to Harry Kane and the team. We are right behind them.’

England fans drank into the early hours, but police reported no trouble or arrests.

Helen Gaffey, who was wearing a white England shirt, said: ‘We all love the warmth but I hope the players can deal with it and the Slovenian team too. We need to win this cup and win it in style.’

Tens of thousands of supporters have descended on the west German city and headed straight to the bars to sample its famous kolsch. 

The cold ale – which originated in the 2,000-year-old city – is traditionally served in 200ml glasses, nearly the third the size of a UK pint glass. 

Some England fans have bemoaned the smaller vessels as ‘it’s gone in three sips’.

But the measly portions aren’t dampening spirits ahead of tonight’s Euro clash at the Cologne Stadium at 8pm, with Gareth Southgate’s men having already safely secured their spot in the last-16 after Albania’s 1-0 defeat against Spain last night. 

England fans are full of hope the Three Lions will triumph against Slovenia tonight in Cologne - despite being left disappointed by the city's famous 'champagne flute-style' beer glasses

England fans are full of hope the Three Lions will triumph against Slovenia tonight in Cologne – despite being left disappointed by the city’s famous ‘champagne flute-style’ beer glasses

England fans hold up a St George's flag in front of Cologne Cathedral

England fans hold up a St George’s flag in front of Cologne Cathedral

The cold ale - which is only brewed in the 2,000-year-old city - is traditionally served in 200ml glasses (pictured), nearly the third the size of a UK pint glass

The cold ale – which is only brewed in the 2,000-year-old city – is traditionally served in 200ml glasses (pictured), nearly the third the size of a UK pint glass

But the measly portions aren't dampening spirits ahead of tonight's Euro clash at the Cologne Stadium at 8pm, with Gareth Southgate 's men having already safely secured their spot in the last-16

But the measly portions aren’t dampening spirits ahead of tonight’s Euro clash at the Cologne Stadium at 8pm, with Gareth Southgate ‘s men having already safely secured their spot in the last-16

Three Lions supporters drank lagers and went through their full repertoire of football anthems, including ‘Don’t take me home’ and ‘Sweet Caroline’ in the picturesque squares of the city’s Alter Markt. 

Londoners Daniel Burton and Liam Terrington – both aged 23 – were two of the English fans sampling the kolsch who were left unimpressed by the glass sizes. 

What is kolsch and why is it served in smaller glasses? 

By German law, Kolsch beer can be brewed only in Cologne.

A notably fruity, light ale, it’s pretty much the only draft beer you’ll find in the city. 

The Cologne Brewery Association, also known as the Kolsch Konvention, ensure that kolsch is brewed according to a particular recipe.

The beer is traditionally served in 200ml glasses known as a Stange within the city’s famous beer halls to ensure it remains cool and carbonated.

‘It’s alright but it’s gone in three sips – you could even shot it,’ Mr Burton told The Telegraph

Mr Terrington said he would prefer a ‘normal serving’ as he added: ‘It is a shock, we are ordering more rounds quicker.’

Pierre Hazel, 52, a marketing director, from Brighton and his two sons Alex, 21, a student, and Felix, 19, weren’t too bothered about the ‘small’ glasses as they thought it was nice drinking it slower in the scorching heat. 

Mr Hazel said: ‘If you’ve got a big litre in this heat by the time you get halfway through it’s all warm – but this is fresh and cold.’  

It appears any fears of an alcohol shortage have been put to bed after warnings were sounded that a cellars in a number of bars and pubs in the city were left empty after Scotland’s clash with Switzerland last week, according to The Sun.

A manager at an Irish bar in the city revealed the Tartan Army had polished off their entire supply.

‘The Scotland fans drank everything – beer, Guinness and vodka,’ he said. ‘Our cellar was emptied.

‘It was the same at other bars, with record beer sales – even more than carnival.’

‘Now we’re all now trying to get more deliveries from breweries to get drinks for England fans.’

England fans could be seen waving their arms and dancing in Cologne as they went through their full repertoire of songs

England fans could be seen waving their arms and dancing in Cologne as they went through their full repertoire of songs

England fans get ready to cheer their team on tonight in their final Euros group game

England fans get ready to cheer their team on tonight in their final Euros group game

Hundreds of fanatics join a sing-along in the German city

Hundreds of fanatics join a sing-along in the German city 

England fans build up the pre-match atmosphere in Cologne as the Three Lions prepare to face Slovenia

England fans build up the pre-match atmosphere in Cologne as the Three Lions prepare to face Slovenia

Three Lions supporters pose ahead of the historic Cologne Cathedral

Three Lions supporters pose ahead of the historic Cologne Cathedral

England fans dressed in replica shirts gather in Cologne ahead of the final group match against Slovenia on Tuesday night

England fans dressed in replica shirts gather in Cologne ahead of the final group match against Slovenia on Tuesday night

Meanwhile a staff member at a neighbouring establishment revealed they too are frantically attempting to restock for the incoming England supporters.

‘The Scotland fans showed us how much they could drink,’ they added.

‘Our supplies are low and we need more beer so the England fans don’t miss out.’

Some England fanatics were joined on Sunday night by a group of Slovenians in celebrating the end of Scotland’s Euro journey after the Tartan Army lost 1-0 to Hungary.

The two sets of football fans belted out the chants ‘Scotland’s going home and England’s on the p***’ as well as ‘Scotland go home’ in jubilant scenes after the Auld Enemy suffered another early tournament exit.

Yesterday, England supporters downed pints in the blazing Cologne sunshine which shone on the many bars and restaurants lining the pleasant old quarter of the city.

While the scenes in the city remained largely good-natured during a day where thousands of fans descended on pubs and drank litres of beer, some fans provided a sour note by chanting unsavoury songs.

A rendition of ‘Ten German Bombers’ could be heard on the streets while a couple of fans waved a World War II-era RAF plane.

Three Lions supporters have been warned by German police not to sing the song with a clear message: ‘Don’t be a d***!’

There are fears that it could be frequently heard at the Euros and despite the warning of German authorities, they are powerless to stop it. 

The England side have faced criticism from supporters and ex-players after a dismal 1-1 draw to Denmark on Thursday.

Gary Lineker was one of several prominent media figures to slam the showing, branding the performance ‘s***’ on The Rest is Football, a podcast he hosts and owns through his Goalhanger production company.

England fans have gathered in Cologne ahead of tonight's game against Slovenia

England fans have gathered in Cologne ahead of tonight’s game against Slovenia

Bosses are expecting a wave of workers to call in sick tomorrow, as the heatwave coincides with England's final Euros group-stage game

Bosses are expecting a wave of workers to call in sick tomorrow, as the heatwave coincides with England’s final Euros group-stage game

The weather is expected to be the hottest day of the year as the Lions take on Slovenia today at 8pm in Cologne

The weather is expected to be the hottest day of the year as the Lions take on Slovenia today at 8pm in Cologne

Speaking ahead of England’s final group game against Slovenia, captain Harry Kane hit back and insisted former England players should think twice before commenting on the team.

The England captain also suggested an ulterior motive behind some of the negative reaction, with members of the media using it to ‘promote their own channels’ because they ‘want the most views’.

Tonight’s clash has got bosses on high alert for a wave of workers calling in sick , as the heatwave coincides with England’s final Euros group-stage game.

HR experts said the likelihood of people calling in sick was far higher with today’s temperatures set to be the highest recorded this year. 

‘Generally, most people are sensible, I would say, but obviously you can’t control everyone, so especially if it’s the hottest day of the year, then it wouldn’t surprise me if some people decide to take a day off’, Farzana Parkar, founder of Face2FaceHR, told the Guardian.

It comes as health warnings were activated across England today as summer finally arrived with the first heatwave of the year and temperatures soaring to 31C (88F) this week.

The yellow heat health alert was issued by the UK Health Security Agency and Met Office for most of England, with all but the North East included in the warning.

The alert came into force this morning as forecasters said the country would see mostly dry weather with ‘plenty of sunny spells’ and a maximum of 28C (82F).

Hot weather will build throughout this week with Wednesday likely to hit 30C (86F) and Thursday getting to 31C (88F) – before the health alert expires that afternoon.

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