Gareth Southgate

England: ‘A Brutal Outcome As Three Lions Exit Feels Even More Painful’

England: ‘A Brutal Outcome As Three Lions Exit Feels Even More Painful’

England manager Gareth Southgate and his players nursed a familiar sense of missed opportunity as that elusive major tournament triumph escaped them once more. Watching the post-match scene at the Al Bayt Stadium brought flashbacks – to the World Cup semi-final defeat against Croatia in Moscow in 2018, to the European Championship final loss to Italy at Wembley 16 months ago. Amid the pain of their latest defeat, Southgate offered consolation to devastated England players who inspired hope, only to see potential glory wrenched from their grasp. A 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss to holders France, here in Qatar, was a brutal…
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England Boss Gareth Southgate ‘Conflicted’ About England Future

England Boss Gareth Southgate ‘Conflicted’ About England Future

England manager Gareth Southgate says he is “conflicted” about his future, having “found large parts of the last 18 months difficult”. Southgate’s side were knocked out of the 2022 World Cup on Saturday, losing 2-1 to France in the quarter-finals. Afterwards, the 52-year-old said he would “review and reflect” before deciding whether to carry on. “I don’t want to be four, five months down the line thinking I’ve made the wrong call,” he said. “It’s too important for everybody to get that wrong.” Southgate led England to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and a first European Championship final in 2021.…
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