Tag: southgate
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Southgate rubbishes Arsene Wenger’s World Cup plans
England manager Gareth Southgate says Arsene Wenger’s plans for a biennial World Cup make no sense. FIFA over shifting the showpiece competition from its current quadrennial cycle into a biennial format, a move promoted by Wenger. “I’m not quite sure where everything is, “Southgate said ahead of his side’s clash with Hungary. “I saw some…
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I commit a crime with every selection – Gareth Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate admits he is unable to please everyone with his team selections. The Three Lions boss consistently comes in for criticism for picking a specific player or excluding another, especially in the attacking positions. Following a 5-0 win over Andorra away from home, England only need to win two of their last…
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Southgate proved critics wrong – Gary Neville
Gary Neville insists England manager Gareth Southgate proved many detractors wrong during Euro 2020. The former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace defender guided England to their first major tournament final since 1996, eventually losing to Italy on penalties. Neville told Sky Sports: “I saw after the game people saying Southgate should have made more substitutions,…
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Southgate has made England camps enjoyable – Maguire
Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire believes Gareth Southgate has made England camps enjoyable for his players. The Three Lions have reached their second consecutive major tournament final under Southgate. They will play Denmark in the at Euro 2020 semi on Wednesday, and Maguire has talked up Southgate’s influence ahead of the game. He said: “I…
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England coach to check on mental health of Chelsea stars
England boss Gareth Southgate will speak to Chelsea star Mason Mount about his mental state before deciding if he is ready to play against Germany. Mount and his Chelsea teammate Ben Chilwell are self-isolating after close contact with Scotland star Billy Gilmour, who tested positive for COVID-19 before the final round of group games at…
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What Southgate told me before England game – Saka
Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka says Gareth Southgate told him to play like he does with Arsenal in his first start for England at Euro 2020. Saka was impressive as England claimed top spot in Group D with a 1-0 win over Czech Republic. “The manager told me to go out and express myself, to play…
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England call up White to replace Alexander-Arnold in Euro 2020 squad
Brighton defender Ben White has been added to England’s Euro 2020 squad. The 23-year-old was selected by Three Lions’ manager Gareth Southgate to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was forced to withdraw from the 26-man party due to injury. White’s inclusion was announced by the Football Association (FA) on Monday morning as the team continue preparations…
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I can’t rule out Championship players – Southgate
England boss Gareth Southgate says he may have to look to the Championship for players as the pool of homegrown talent in the Premier League is getting “smaller and smaller”. Southgate said that the number of English players playing in the top flight has dropped to 30% this season. He expressed “concern” at the lack…