Gareth Southgate admits he’s the problem behind England’s Euros disappointment so far with the group stage being a tough watch.
The Independent report that Gareth Southgate showed videos of Italy, Denmark, and Hungary celebrating their win at Euro 2024 to the England team prior to their goalless draw against Slovenia.
Gareth Southgate is said to have showed the squad videos of Italy, Denmark and Hungary celebrating their win at Euro 2024 before playing out a 0-0 draw with Slovenia.
This is apparently to make a point to the players not to think of the negativity surrounding them outside the camp, with the manager convinced persistence will mean, “in the end things, will turn”.
Although they finish top of their group, England have played some incredibly boring stuff, and a lack of goals, creativity and going forward has led to fans being frustrated.
Despite qualifying for the last 16, more boos were heard come full time in the game against Slovenia with empty cups thrown in Southgate’s direction.
Gareth Southgate’s response to criticism faced after England’s group stage performances at Euro 2024 💬 pic.twitter.com/XBTjw29Tis
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 27, 2024
He repeats the “unique environment” around this England, then later said it was “expectation”, but added that the extent of the criticism is “probably because of him”.
“I have to keep the players right on track,” Southgate said. “On the day of the game I showed them pictures of Italy celebrating their qualification with their fans, of Hungary celebrating when they didn’t even know if they were through. Denmark celebrating a draw against us and they were on two points.
“Our world is different at the moment and I feel that is probably because of me. I have to help the players as much as I possibly can because we brought the joy back into playing for England and we have to be very careful of where we head with it.”
Regarding the criticism he has faced by the media and fans, Southgate said it wouldn’t deter him from going out and showing acknowledgment to supporters. He feels it is more important when he is asking the players to front up now in the way that wins tournaments.
“I’m not going to hide from it,” he added. “I’ve got to show my players the fearlessness we are asking of them on the pitch. So I will continue to do that. We are playing for big stakes, we are trying to do something that has never been done before and so we have to have a mentality that we are prepared to walk towards those challenges.
“We need the whole team. I’m proud of what the players did, they showed the right mentality, they showed bravery in a difficult environment at times, they showed patience and we didn’t quite get what they deserved from the game but they have to keep going and, in the end, things will turn.”
“I fully believe this is almost certainly Gareth Southgate’s last tournament with England” 🏴
Rob Dorsett feels Gareth Southgate is ‘concerned’ about the negativity surrounding England ☹️ pic.twitter.com/DLeSO312RW
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 27, 2024
Southgate had also been questioned on what was described to be a frustrating performance from Jude Bellingham.
“I will have those messages with him rather than plaster them over the papers,” he explained.
“It’s about the team. We have to play as a team at all times and some days the space will be where there is more opportunity for our wingers, as Slovenia defended narrow. Our wingers could show what they could do. It was a little bit harder to play through the middle. I thought Phil [Foden] and Bukayo [Saka] did very well and Cole [Palmer] obviously had a good impact when he came on.
“That is what a team is. For everyone else, you have to focus on individuals but for me it is about the team functioning and we were closer to where we want to be.”
According to talkSPORT, Lee Carsley is being considered as a contender to replace Gareth Southgate, having drawn up a contingency plan should Southgate leaves at the end of Euro 2024 as he has spoken more about than ever before prior to the tournament this summer.
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Speaking before the tournament, Southgate said of his future: “If we don’t win, I probably won’t be here any more. So maybe it is the last chance.
“I think around half the national coaches leave after a tournament — that’s the nature of international football.
“I’ve been here almost eight years now and we’ve come close. You can’t constantly put yourself in front of the public and say, ‘A little more please’, as at some point people lose faith.
“If we want to be a great team and I want to be a top coach, you must deliver in big moments.”
This is what fans are saying as Gareth Southgate admits he’s the problem behind England’s Euros disappointment…
@SauceLikeSharin: Well it’s his fault it’s negative. How can you play the way they’ve been playing and not expect the media to be hard on them?
@runninggeek2: He’s outstayed his welcome…… even if we win the Euro’s
@BISONS1973: He’s been the problem for a lot longer than just this tournament
@ashleyallenuk: Regardless of how the tournament ends for us, he should go after
@BFC442: We need to back him, we are in major tournament – one that comes around every 4yrs and he’s our manager. Back him and judge at the end. Nothing will change here and now
@wdsfinest01: Yh you are mate atleast you can see that now leave us at the end of the euros 👍
@DanLeeAFC: Correct
@AFCDieHard: Good, just piss off ASAP!
@avfc_nod: May aswell let Slovakia beat us now then 😂😂
@aaroncpfc: Classic Southgate self humiliation to take the heat off the players. I wasn’t born yesterday pal
@MickMcCarthy92: At least he’s acknowledging it.
@seanfromenderby: Other countries laughing at us. Totally embarrassing!
@AndrewGibsonMBA: We know.
@FPL__Courtney: He’s finally admitted it
@KingGillyThe1st: We know mate
@Icfctoby: This is so embarrassing
@joshlaurenttheg: and the fa haven’t sacked him yet
Southgate https://t.co/3I7iXyDdJQ pic.twitter.com/4UQoTjlX3j
— R (@rjb_1998) June 27, 2024

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