FRUSTRATED England fans rued a number of missed chances as the Three Lions' crucial Euros clash with Slovenia ended in a disappointing 0-0.
Supporters in Germany and back home at fan zones across the country had been expecting Gareth Southgate's men to turn their recent lacklustre form around.
But they were left uninspired as England were unable to convert their dominance of possession into goals.
Despite the result England have still finished top of their group and avoided facing hosts Germany in the next round.
Supporters went wild when they though Bukayo Saka had put England ahead 1-0 in the 20th minute.
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Their cheers were quickly subdued when the Arsenal star's strike was ruled out for offside.
Southgate’s team dominated possession for long spells but seemed content to play the ball sideways - to the growing frustration of the fans packing the stands and watching at home.
Conor Gallagher was subbed off for Man Utd's Kobbie Mainoo at half-time as England started the second period strongly.
However chance after chance went begging - including a promising move just minutes from time that Cole Palmer was unable to finish.
Three Lions supporters had descended on Germany with supporter zones in the UK packed out for Tuesday's game.
Fans turned Cologne into a sea of red and white as they posed up in flags against the city's dramatic cathedral.
England fans dominated three quarters of the stadium in Germany, filling the air with Three Lions anthems and vastly outnumbering the Slovenian rivals.
Hundreds of huge St George’s Cross banners were spotted in the stands as excited supporters downed pints.
Despite the result, passionate fans kept cheering on the men in white as they tried to break down their disciplined opponents.
England supporters across the continent refused to let the scoreline get them down.
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And fans are ready to get behind Gareth Southgate's side once again for their last 16 tie on Sunday.
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After the game, England skipper Harry Kane told ITV: “That was the aim, to top the group.
“We played a lot better than the other two games, better on the ball with more aggression and energy.
“We couldn’t find the final pass, the final finish. We look forward to the next one.”
Roy Keane was equally unimpressed by the performance as he slammed the players at half time.
Speaking on ITV, he said: "It has been too slow and too sloppy.
"The one good moment was offside.
"Pass it in front of somebody, and be brave enough to lose the ball."
Gary Neville echoed Keane's sentiments as he labelled the players showing as "basic".
Three Lions fans have now turned their attention to who they'll face in the round of 16, which gets underway on Saturday evening.
And they'll face either the Netherlands - or a side from Group E, most likely Slovakia.
England could also end up facing the third-placed team from Group E, in which all four teams - Romania, Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine - are currently level on three points.
Once the final group stage matches are played on Wednesday night, England's opponent will be officially confirmed.
Victory for England in the last 16 will set up a quarter-final tie against either Switzerland or Italy.
England will then face either Austria, Hungary, Romania or Turkey in the semi-finals, which will take place on Tuesday, July 9 or Wednesday, July 10.
Thirsty supporters were thrilled to learn Germany had rushed in extra beer for them after Scotland drank the city dry.
An estimated 16million people tuned in to ITV to show their support from their living rooms on Tuesday night.
A staggering 12million pints were also sunk in England's pubs as temperatures soared to a glorious 28C in the midweek clash.
Bosses were already warned to brace for a wave of workers calling in sick after the game.
