Revealed: England one of worst shooting teams at Euro 2016
Monday 27 June 2016 10:45, UK
England have had the most shots on goal of any team at Euro 2016, but have one of the worst conversion rates at the tournament.
The Three Lions misfired in front of goal on Monday as they were held to a goalless draw by Slovakia, a result that means they are consigned to second spot in Group B behind Wales.
England had 30 shots on goal in Saint-Etienne and have had a total of 64 in the tournament (including blocked shots).
That puts them well ahead of any of their rivals, with France (50), Romania (40) and Switzerland (40) their nearest challengers among teams to have also played three times.
Unfortunately for England, they have not been able to convert enough of their attempts on goal.
Among teams to have scored at least one goal at the Euros, England have the fifth worst conversion rate of 6.98%.
Only Portugal (2.94), Albania (5), Republic of Ireland (6.67) and Switzerland (6.67) have failed to make as many opportunities count.
Czech Republic and Iceland both boast conversion rates of 25% while Italy's is 20%.
Perhaps part of England's issue is that over half of their shots (53.13%) have been from outside the area, with only Gary Cahill (six) managing more than three shots inside the box.
England have had more shots off target (28) than any other team, with their accuracy rate of 34.88% better than only eight other nations, including France (31.43), Poland (28.57) and Republic of Ireland (26.67), but some way behind Czech Republic (87.5), Iceland (75) and Wales (64.71).
The three goals that England have scored in France have come from Eric Dier, Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy.
And it is defensive midfielder Dier who has had the most shots on goal for the Three Lions (nine).
Wayne Rooney has had eight, with three of them on target, while Adam Lallana, Dele Alli, Daniel Sturridge and Harry Kane have had 28 shots between them, only six of which were on target.
Kane in particular has struggled in front of goal, with just one of his seven shots on target.
By comparison, Wales' Gareth Bale has had 17 shots, with 12 on target, and five of Aaron Ramsey's eight efforts have been on target.
