SUN mascot Harry Mane roared into Slovakia yesterday to discover the locals fear a gou-lashing off England.

Our lion on the prowl in central Europe thought he would find a football-mad country gripped with excitement ahead of tomorrow’s clash.

But even with England’s stuttering start to the Euros, locals in capital Bratislava reckon their team — managed by a former coffee seller — have no chance.

Top-flight footie in this nation of just 5.4million attracts League Two-sized crowds and ice hockey is the No1 sport for many.

Student Richard Krosner, 18, said: “Our teams are not very good.

“People here are more interested in watching the English Premier League.

“I am surprised we made it to the last 16.”

Waiter Aidrian Herceg, 31, added: “I don’t think we are good enough to get a result.

“Although you never know, it might be a draw — and we then win on penalties.”

Sun mascot Harry arrived in Bratislava as an unknown quantity.

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