Ashley Cole, a former England left-back, holds the record for most major championship appearances in a row, but he recently holds that title.
In their final party level match of Euro 2024, John Stones and Jordan Pickford may set an all-time record for England when they take on Slovenia.
The Three Tigers now have the most consecutive looks at a major tournament, including those at Euro 2004 and Euro 2012, with England, of training, failing to count for the 2008 model.
In the course of those tournaments, the original Arsenal and Chelsea left- again played in 22 subsequent games on the huge summer period, a tally that has now been matched by two of Gareth Southgate's most trusted generals.
Ashley Cole's record for England is identical with John Stones and Jordan Pickford.
Everton keeper Pickford and Manchester City center-back Stones will both start for England in a big tournament against Slovenia, making their 22nd immediately appearances there.
Both of them have since been in contention, having represented England at both the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2020.
Captain Harry Kane set a fresh England document for most overall appearances at big games earlier this summer, with his 23rd appearance against Serbia putting him ahead of Cole and Raheem Sterling, both of whom he was recently level.
Conor Gallagher of Chelsea will take Trent Alexander-Arnold's place in central midfield, with only one change to Southgate's starting lineup for the match against Slovenia.
Even in the worst case scenario, England will still be one of the top four third-placed teams in the group stage, which means Pickford and/or Stones could yet set a new record in the coming days.
However, their fate remains unknown for the most part in the group. With four points, they are two clear of Slovenia and Denmark in their final game.
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