GARY Cahill is confident England will soon turn domination into goals, warning their prospective Euro 2016 last-16 opponents they could be in for a "real beating".

For all of the possession, passing and control displayed during Group B, Roy Hodgson's men have lacked a cutting edge despite the glut of attacking options at their disposal.

That proved costly on Monday as an organised Slovakia side held firm to secure a 0-0 draw in St Etienne, allowing Wales to usurp England at the top of the group and setting up a last-16 clash next Monday in Nice.

Portugal, Hungary, Iceland and Austria are the potential opponents for a match Cahill hopes things will belatedly all come together.

"The way we're playing we shouldn't fear anyone," the stand-in captain against Slovakia said.

"I definitely feel like we are going to give someone a real beating soon. I hope that we do that.

"We have had six shots against us in the three group games and had over 20 shots ourselves against Slovakia.

"In terms of possession, dominating the game and creating chances, we have to be pleased.

"But we are also frustrated, we had so much possession in the second half and I have not been involved in such a one-sided game as that for a long, long time. To not get the win at the end is frustrating.

"But not finishing top may not be the end of the world. Who knows how Portugal's group will pan out? That group is very strange, Portugal could finish first, second or third.

"But if we do face them it will be far from an easy game. I feel that they have yet to get going and they have some great players."

England proved earlier this month that they have the wherewithal to beat Portugal, albeit they were without star turn Cristiano Ronaldo when overcome 1-0 at Wembley.

Hodgson's men will no doubt be keenly watching the conclusion of Group F tomorrow evening to find out their opponents for next Monday's match, giving them a break that Cahill believes will be a help rather than a hindrance.

"Having a week between games could be good for us at this stage," the England centre-back said.

"It will freshen everyone up and people can shake off little niggles. We can also work on things some more in training.

"The tournament has been intense and played at a great pace. To have that little rest now will be positive for us.

"By playing on Monday, we will have longer to prepare for our opponents and that is important."