Why England's defensive vulnerabilities will be giving Gareth Southgate sleepless nights
2 years, 1 month ago

Why England's defensive vulnerabilities will be giving Gareth Southgate sleepless nights

Daily Mail  

But Gareth Southgate can rest easy based on the form of his attacking players Eric Dier has suffered a loss of form since earning a recall to the national team Harry Maguire has found himself out of favour under Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford England's defenders aren't going to Qatar with the best run of form behind them England’s glorious run to last year’s European Championship final was built on a stingy defence that conceded just twice during the tournament. A run of poor form has seen Harry Maguire fall out of favour under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United While Eric Dier has slumped since earning a recall to the national team earlier this year Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and back-up centre half Conor Coady had a miserable afternoon at Bournemouth, which ended with them quarrelling with their own irate supporters after Everton fell to a humiliating 3-0 loss. Kieran Trippier is flying high with Newcastle and has a strong chance of starting the tournament as first-choice right back due to the absence of Reece James, Walker’s fitness concerns and worries over Alexander-Arnold’s form. On the opposite flank, Luke Shaw has won his place back in the Manchester United XI and, with Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell injured, goes into the tournament guaranteed to be England’s first-choice left back.

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Where it all went wrong for England: The behind-the-scenes grumbles at Jude Bellingham's preferential treatment, dressing room tantrums... and Gareth Southgate's controversial number two
5 months, 1 week ago

Where it all went wrong for England: The behind-the-scenes grumbles at Jude Bellingham's preferential treatment, dressing room tantrums... and Gareth Southgate's controversial number two

Daily Mail  

In the aftermath of England’s Euro 2024 final loss to Spain there were tears and tantrums - but eventually an air of acceptance. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham cut despondent figures after Sunday's final England believed it was their moment, but they were ultimately beaten by a better Spain England are respected, if not feared, again after decades in the …

England's best player - but one who threatens to drag his team in the wrong direction: IAN LADYMAN on Jude Bellingham and the decisions Gareth Southgate has to make
5 months, 4 weeks ago

England's best player - but one who threatens to drag his team in the wrong direction: IAN LADYMAN on Jude Bellingham and the decisions Gareth Southgate has to make

Daily Mail  

For half an hour against Serbia the world seemed to belong to Jude Bellingham. As Gareth Southgate's England team have frozen on the big stage, Bellingham's frustrations have been clear and his response to them has on occasion been less than impressive. Jude Bellingham was one of several players to struggle in England's dire draw against Slovenia Bellingham was visibly …

I don’t understand Southgate’s tactics: Michael Owen
6 months ago

I don’t understand Southgate’s tactics: Michael Owen

Hindustan Times  

The Euros are proving to be more interesting than the World Cups. Former England striker Michael Owen, in a conversation facilitated by SonyLiv, breaks down what he feels Gareth Southgate needs to change going forward and why Ronaldo’s big-match ability makes opponents very nervous. England’s problem for a long time has been that their players don’t play as well for …

Why Gareth Southgate was RIGHT to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold with Conor Gallagher: IAN LADYMAN on England's sobering truth
6 months, 1 week ago

Why Gareth Southgate was RIGHT to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold with Conor Gallagher: IAN LADYMAN on England's sobering truth

Daily Mail  

We were given almost 70 minutes here to see if we have answer to the Trent Alexander-Arnold puzzle and the truth is that we do not. Gareth Southgate's team weren't exactly made to hang on but they were they were placed under pressure and when they did Alexander-Arnold lost his sense of assuredness until, with 20 minutes or so remaining, …

Kieran Trippier happy to adapt to different roles during England’s Euro 2024 bid
6 months, 1 week ago

Kieran Trippier happy to adapt to different roles during England’s Euro 2024 bid

The Independent  

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LISTEN: On It's All Kicking Off! Why England's defence could prevent football from coming home
6 months, 1 week ago

LISTEN: On It's All Kicking Off! Why England's defence could prevent football from coming home

Daily Mail  

England's back four could prove their Achilles heel in their bid to win Euro 2024 this summer, according to It's Kicking Off co-hosts Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman. Stones returned to training on Thursday, but Southgate is still likely be forced to pick Marc Guehi for his major tournament debut and Kieran Trippier in an unfamiliar left back role, and …

Gareth Southgate promises ‘different’ England after ruthless Euro 2024 squad decisions
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate promises ‘different’ England after ruthless Euro 2024 squad decisions

The Independent  

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Inside Gareth Southgate's toughest 24 hours as England manager: SAMI MOKBEL reveals how he broke the bad news to his seven axed Euros stars
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Gareth Southgate's toughest 24 hours as England manager: SAMI MOKBEL reveals how he broke the bad news to his seven axed Euros stars

Daily Mail  

When Gareth Southgate ushered his final 26-man squad into a meeting room inside the plush lodge at England’s temporary HQ here at Tottenham’s training facility, he’d have done so with the weight of the world off his shoulders. Gareth Southgate faced a tough 24 hours telling players they would be left out of his squad Declan Rice consoled James Maddison …

Scrappy defence and Jack Grealish omission are now Gareth Southgate’s biggest headaches
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Scrappy defence and Jack Grealish omission are now Gareth Southgate’s biggest headaches

The Telegraph  

England’s last friendly before the start of the European Championship proved to be a deeply concerning evening for Gareth Southgate, who watched his side fall to a demoralising 1-0 defeat at Wembley. Lack of width England’s left side for the opening hour was made up of Kieran Trippier and Anthony Gordon, team-mates at Newcastle United. Against Iceland’s packed defence, he …

Gareth Southgate reveals why he made 'tough calls' to axe Jack Grealish and James Maddison from England's final 26-man squad for Euro 2024
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate reveals why he made 'tough calls' to axe Jack Grealish and James Maddison from England's final 26-man squad for Euro 2024

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate has described the previous 24 hours as one of the toughest of his England reign as he ruthlessly cut seven players from his Euro 2024 plans. Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and James Maddison were the three headline casualties from Southgate’s original 33-man squad, while Curtis Jones, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Trafford and Jarrell Quansah were also informed that they …

Gareth Southgate reveals he is pleased with the progress Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are making as Manchester United defenders look to be fit for England's Euro 2024 campaign
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate reveals he is pleased with the progress Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are making as Manchester United defenders look to be fit for England's Euro 2024 campaign

Daily Mail  

England boss Gareth Southgate has been 'pleased with the progress' Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are making as the Manchester United duo look to prove their fitness for Euro 2024. They are set to miss Monday's friendly at St James' Park against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland's visit to Wembley on Friday but are coming along well along with Newcastle …

Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire join England camp early in bid to prove fitness... as Gareth Southgate hails Kobbie Mainoo's 'amazing season' for Manchester United
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire join England camp early in bid to prove fitness... as Gareth Southgate hails Kobbie Mainoo's 'amazing season' for Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire have linked up with Gareth Southgate's squad early as the England duo bid to prove their fitness for this summer's European Championship. Harry Maguire linked up with Gareth Southgate's England camp early to prove his fitness His Man United team-mate Luke Shaw also reported to England's base early for fitness reasons Defeated City players John …

England's band of brilliant kids can take Euro 2024 by storm... Gareth Southgate's squad shows that he IS a risk-taker, writes IAN LADYMAN
7 months ago

England's band of brilliant kids can take Euro 2024 by storm... Gareth Southgate's squad shows that he IS a risk-taker, writes IAN LADYMAN

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate sat and explained his reasoning regarding his squad selection for the European Championship in a room with a picture of Marcus Rashford on the wall. Whatever your take, England’s road to what we hope will be a Euro 2024 final appearance in Berlin on July 14 has started on the back of an investment in a breed of …

Revealed: FIFTEEN players in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 training camp didn't start their last club game... with England boss describing his selection as the 'most complicated' he's known
7 months ago

Revealed: FIFTEEN players in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 training camp didn't start their last club game... with England boss describing his selection as the 'most complicated' he's known

Daily Mail  

Fifteen of Gareth Southgate's provisional 33-man England squad for the Euros didn't start for their clubs last weekend, underlying why the England manager described Tuesday's announcement as the 'most complicated' he's known. Goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale and James Trafford aren't first-choice for their teams Arsenal and Burnley and Liverpool's Curtis Jones only got a late cameo in Jurgen Klopp's final match. …

Southgate grapples with Euro selection conundrum
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Southgate grapples with Euro selection conundrum

China Daily  

Gareth Southgate LONDON — Gareth Southgate has watched his final England international before he names his Euro 2024 squad. In what could be Southgate's last hurrah as England boss, the pressure will be intense to finally deliver a first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup. "I'd have to sit and go through it all because I'm a little bit …

Mikel Arteta tells Gareth Southgate to stick with Aaron Ramsdale and pick him for England's Euro 2024 squad...despite the Arsenal boss failing to pick him for the Gunners
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta tells Gareth Southgate to stick with Aaron Ramsdale and pick him for England's Euro 2024 squad...despite the Arsenal boss failing to pick him for the Gunners

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta has urged Gareth Southgate to look past Aaron Ramsdale’s Arsenal exile and consider the goalkeeper for England’s Euros squad this summer. Arteta said: ‘I don’t know how Gareth is thinking but if I put that situation into my eyes and my perspective and how I make a decision, I would judge Aaron not for what he has done …

Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is in contention for his first England call-up for this month's friendlies... with Gareth Southgate considering turning to the rising star to solve his defensive
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is in contention for his first England call-up for this month's friendlies... with Gareth Southgate considering turning to the rising star to solve his defensive

Daily Mail  

Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is being considered as a solution to England’s defensive crisis ahead of the forthcoming international break. Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite could receive his first England call-up this month Gareth Southgate could turn to Branthwaite, with the England boss set to be without a number of senior defenders for the final international break before the Euros Your browser …

Dangerous defence the best form of attack as England build something special
10 months, 1 week ago

Dangerous defence the best form of attack as England build something special

The Independent  

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With competition fierce Kieran Trippier knows he needs to perform to retain England place at Euro 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

With competition fierce Kieran Trippier knows he needs to perform to retain England place at Euro 2024

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate waits on Bukayo Saka news ahead of England double-header
1 year, 2 months ago

Gareth Southgate waits on Bukayo Saka news ahead of England double-header

The Independent  

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Southgate criticises ‘ridiculous’ treatment of England defender Maguire
1 year, 3 months ago

Southgate criticises ‘ridiculous’ treatment of England defender Maguire

The Hindu  

England manager Gareth Southgate defended Harry Maguire after Scotland fans sarcastically mocked the defender, who scored an own goal in a friendly on Tuesday which England won 3-1 at Hampden Park. Maguire, who began the match on the bench for England, was brought on at halftime due to an injury to Marc Guehi and faced ironic cheers from the Scottish …

Gareth Southgate faces a selection dilemma for England as he plans to refresh his defence
1 year, 9 months ago

Gareth Southgate faces a selection dilemma for England as he plans to refresh his defence

Daily Mail  

England manager Gareth Southgate faces a selection dilemma in the heart of defence as he finalises his first post-World Cup squad. The England boss remains a huge fan of Maguire, but the defender has made just five starts since the World Cup and the credibility of selecting the Manchester United captain when he isn’t playing regularly at club level will …

England World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
2 years ago

England World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

The Independent  

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Chris Sutton's verdict on every player in Gareth Southgate's 26-man World Cup squad
2 years, 1 month ago

Chris Sutton's verdict on every player in Gareth Southgate's 26-man World Cup squad

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate made some big calls as he revealed his 26-man England squad for the World Cup in Qatar on Thursday. Rating - 4/5 Everton keeper Jordan Pickford is England's expected No 1 once again for the World Cup having never let his country down Aaron Ramsdale has been in excellent form for Arsenal but has done enough to oust …

Gareth Southgate takes considered yet significant risk with James Maddison selection
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Southgate takes considered yet significant risk with James Maddison selection

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup 2022: England To Travel Qatar Without Chelsea Wing Backs Reece James, Ben Chilwell
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: England To Travel Qatar Without Chelsea Wing Backs Reece James, Ben Chilwell

News 18  

England will travel to the World Cup finals in Qatar without Chelsea wing backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell, limiting the defensive options of coach Gareth Southgate when he is reportedly to name his 26-man squad for the tournament on Thursday. The English press reports that Southgate has informed James that he won’t be taking him to Qatar, after the …

Gareth Southgate doesn’t want to drop Harry Maguire – but there are several good alternatives
2 years, 2 months ago

Gareth Southgate doesn’t want to drop Harry Maguire – but there are several good alternatives

New York Times  

“I know everybody says he’s important to me. Let’s discuss Maguire’s drop in form… Maguire’s good days for United last season fell into the six-out-of-10 category and his bad ones became closer to a three. Raphael Varane, David de Gea, Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot celebrate the win over Leicester on September 1, 2022 For England, Southgate faces a choice: …

Gareth Southgate indicates Kieran Trippier is above Trent Alexander-Arnold in the pecking order
2 years, 2 months ago

Gareth Southgate indicates Kieran Trippier is above Trent Alexander-Arnold in the pecking order

Daily Mail  

England boss Gareth Southgate has delivered another blow to Trent Alexander-Arnold's World Cup hopes after indicating Kieran Trippier is ahead of him in the pecking order. Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold was left out of the squad to face Germany on Monday night, casting doubt over his place in Southgate's plans ahead of Qatar. Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of England's matchday …

Jamie Carragher claims English football 'was s**** for years' before Gareth Southgate's appointment
2 years, 2 months ago

Jamie Carragher claims English football 'was s**** for years' before Gareth Southgate's appointment

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher has been quick to defend England manager Gareth Southgate, as pressure continues to build after a sixth consecutive game without a win in a run dating back to March. Jamie Carragher was quick to defend Gareth Southgate on Twitter after Monday night's draw Carragher wrote on Twitter: 'You would think England had won numerous tournaments considering the stick …

PLAYER RATINGS: Maguire struggles again as Southgate also endures a tough night in Milan
2 years, 3 months ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Maguire struggles again as Southgate also endures a tough night in Milan

Daily Mail  

England suffered the ignominy of relegation from the Nations League's top tier after a tepid defeat to Italy that raises further concern ahead of the winter World Cup. England failed to win any of their four June fixtures and produced a meek response to their 4-0 Molineux mauling against Hungary, with Giacomo Raspadori sealing Roberto Mancini's Italy a 1-0 victory …

England squad: Fans SLAM Gareth Southgate as he calls up Harry Maguire and leaves out Jadon Sancho
2 years, 3 months ago

England squad: Fans SLAM Gareth Southgate as he calls up Harry Maguire and leaves out Jadon Sancho

Daily Mail  

Football fans have slammed Gareth Southgate's decision to include Harry Maguire in England's penultimate squad ahead of this winter's World Cup in Qatar. The headline news was that Southgate kept faith with out-of-favour Manchester United pair Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, while Jadon Sancho, Conor Gallagher and Marcus Rashford were left out. Fans slammed Gareth Southgate's after he called up …

DANNY MURPHY: Gareth Southgate should not be panicking ahead of the World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

DANNY MURPHY: Gareth Southgate should not be panicking ahead of the World Cup

Daily Mail  

We are two weekends into the season and already people are worried about England’s stars with fewer than 100 days until the World Cup. Gareth Southgate need not worry about his World Cup squad in Qatar for the time being For me, there are only three players in the squad who are irreplaceable. West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice is …

Gareth Southgate says Conor Gallagher deserves England chance after great season with Crystal Palace
3 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Southgate says Conor Gallagher deserves England chance after great season with Crystal Palace

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate insists Conor Gallagher "deserves" his first England call-up after he was promoted from the Under-21 squad for Monday's World Cup qualifier in San Marino. Jordan Henderson, Jack Grealish, Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount and Luke Shaw all withdrew from the squad set to travel to San Marino, with Gallagher added to Southgate's ranks. Gallagher will be hoping to make …

EURO 2020: England defenders keep five clean sheets after facing setbacks
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: England defenders keep five clean sheets after facing setbacks

The Hindu  

Five games, no goals conceded. Consider the four-man backline of John Stones, Luke Shaw, Kyle Walker and Harry Maguire from England's 4-0 victory over Ukraine on Saturday, a victory which set up a meeting with Denmark on Wednesday. Further evidence of Southgate’s loyalty came when Maguire was selected for Euro 2020 despite an ankle ligament injury that ultimately prevented him …

Gareth Southgate admits it is 'impossible' to rule out Harry Maguire playing NO part at the Euros
3 years, 6 months ago

Gareth Southgate admits it is 'impossible' to rule out Harry Maguire playing NO part at the Euros

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate admitted Harry Maguire's chances of featuring at the Euros remain 'impossible' to predict as the defender continues to recover from injury. The Manchester United captain was included in Southgate's 26-man squad but has not played since suffering ankle ligament damage in May. Maguire is yet to return to full training and Southgate acknowledged there is a chance the …

Euro 2020: Will Trent Alexander-Arnold be Missed and How Far Can England Go? Here's What David James Thinks
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Will Trent Alexander-Arnold be Missed and How Far Can England Go? Here's What David James Thinks

News 18  

It was not the news England camp were hoping for so close to the European Championship. Against their warm-up match against Austria Liverpool’s 22-year-old right Trent Alexander-Arnold, who made his way back into the squad after being dropped from the England plan squad got injured and the following day he was ruled out of the continental tournament. Apart from Trent, …

WATCH: People jump on 'nonsense' stories and believe I have an agenda against Alexander-Arnold: Southgate
3 years, 6 months ago

WATCH: People jump on 'nonsense' stories and believe I have an agenda against Alexander-Arnold: Southgate

The Hindu  

Despite reports that Trent Alexander-Arnold will be among the seven names excluded by Gareth Southgate for the England squad, the Liverpool right-back was picked for the final 26-man team for the European Championship on Tuesday. READ | Several British media outlets claimed that the 22-year-old, who was omitted during the March World Cup qualifiers, will face the axe a day …

Gareth Southgate's lionhearts: England to unleash wave of young talent during Euro 2020 mission
3 years, 6 months ago

Gareth Southgate's lionhearts: England to unleash wave of young talent during Euro 2020 mission

Daily Mail  

In the end 33 players became 26 without too much fuss. England manager Gareth Southgate is likely to be heavily reliant on youth at Euro 2020 With key stars struggling, England could place faith in the likes of Chelsea's Mason Mount But things can change quickly in football and for Southgate and his England team it has come with a …

England's Euro 2020 right-back conundrum Gareth Southgate has to solve: Who will he pick?
3 years, 6 months ago

England's Euro 2020 right-back conundrum Gareth Southgate has to solve: Who will he pick?

Daily Mail  

It is the conundrum that has been obvious to Gareth Southgate for some time, with the England boss shuffling his right backs since the 2018 World Cup as he bids to find the best combination ahead of the Euros. But in Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James, the position has evolved hugely, leaving Southgate with the strongest …

Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Switch to England Midfield Role: Gareth Southgate
3 years, 6 months ago

Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Switch to England Midfield Role: Gareth Southgate

News 18  

Trent Alexander-Arnold has the passing ability and vision to slot into a midfield position for England in the future, manager Gareth Southgate said after naming the Liverpool defender in his 33-man provisional squad for the European Championship. Asked by reporters on Tuesday if Alexander-Arnold could play in midfield, Southgate said: “I think there’s no doubt he could. So he’s a …

More England discipline problems put Southgate on defensive - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

More England discipline problems put Southgate on defensive - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Indiscipline among England players is becoming a concern for Gareth Southgate. “We’ve had an incredible chain of things to deal with,” Southgate said, reflecting on the challenges after an unwelcome landmark night in the team’s history. On a farcical day, Maguire was selected by Southgate for September’s Nations League games even as the Manchester United captain was being tried in …

Gareth Southgate to talk with England players over burn-out fears
4 years, 4 months ago

Gareth Southgate to talk with England players over burn-out fears

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate will hold key talks with his England players this week amid growing burn-out concerns from the Premier League's elite. The Three Lions boss will name his first squad in 10 months next week ahead of next month's UEFA Nations League games against Iceland and Denmark, which take place on September 5 and 8. Gareth Southgate is set to …

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