Gareth Southgate's set-piece work is paying off for England in Russia
6 years, 9 months ago

Gareth Southgate's set-piece work is paying off for England in Russia

Daily Mail  

England are the set-piece specialists at this World Cup. For England’s first goal, Panama seemed so pre-occupied with stopping Harry Maguire that they left John Stones completely unmarked to score. England are set-piece specialists at this World Cup and the team are blessed with aerial ability Five of our eight goals in Russia have come from corners or free-kicks and that is down to the hours Gareth Southgate and Steve Holland have put in on the training ground in the weeks building up to the tournament. We were both in the England squad at France 98 when the manager Glenn Hoddle would run drills of our routines outside the team hotel. England’s fourth goal — also scored by Stones — was the best example of this, as our graphic shows.

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Gareth Southgate is right to go – England need a new chapter
8 months, 1 week ago

Gareth Southgate is right to go – England need a new chapter

The Independent  

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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
8 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 …

Gareth Southgate shows same old shortcomings as England reach limit against Spain
8 months, 1 week ago

Gareth Southgate shows same old shortcomings as England reach limit against Spain

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate delivers emotional last message to his England players ahead of Euro 2024 final as he urges Three Lions stars to make their dreams come true
8 months, 1 week ago

Gareth Southgate delivers emotional last message to his England players ahead of Euro 2024 final as he urges Three Lions stars to make their dreams come true

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate has delivered an emotional message to his England heroes ahead of Sunday's date with destiny: go and fulfil your dreams. The national team face Spain in the final of Euro 2024 tonight following a tumultuous tournament and Southgate, who is set to name an unchanged team from the side that started in the semi-final versus Holland, said: 'I …

England making it to the Euro 2024 final wasn’t luck – there is a secret ingredient to their success
8 months, 1 week ago

England making it to the Euro 2024 final wasn’t luck – there is a secret ingredient to their success

The Independent  

Lots of things are late in Germany this month. Gareth Southgate’s side have not always thrilled at the tournament this summer, but that hasn’t meant a lack drama – far from it, thanks to those final-minutes efforts. Without them, they would not have progressed beyond any of their three knockout games: Jude Bellingham’s last-16 bicycle kick, Bukayo Saka’s quarter-final equaliser …

Is Gareth Southgate a substitution genius? Every England sub at Euro 2024 ranked and rated
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Gareth Southgate a substitution genius? Every England sub at Euro 2024 ranked and rated

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate: England must be ‘exceptional’ against Spain to win Euro 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate: England must be ‘exceptional’ against Spain to win Euro 2024

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate responds to critics of his England substitutions after win against Netherlands in Euros
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate responds to critics of his England substitutions after win against Netherlands in Euros

The Independent  

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The gratitude shown towards Gareth Southgate's England at the start of his reign has withered and a sense of entitlement has returned… it's death or glory now, writes IAN LADYMAN
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The gratitude shown towards Gareth Southgate's England at the start of his reign has withered and a sense of entitlement has returned… it's death or glory now, writes IAN LADYMAN

Daily Mail  

The days of glorious failure have gone for England - they need to lift the trophy England face the Netherlands in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 on Wednesday They are six summers old now, but some of the images from the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup in Russia remain fresh in the mind. England face the Netherlands in the …

England’s quarter-final reaction gives Gareth Southgate an exciting answer for the future
8 months, 2 weeks ago

England’s quarter-final reaction gives Gareth Southgate an exciting answer for the future

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate opens up on ‘personal’ attacks after guiding England to Euro 2024 semi-final
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate opens up on ‘personal’ attacks after guiding England to Euro 2024 semi-final

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate faces Euro 2024 dilemma that will define England legacy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate faces Euro 2024 dilemma that will define England legacy

The Independent  

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Euro 2024: Misfiring England faces on-form Switzerland for a semifinal spot
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Misfiring England faces on-form Switzerland for a semifinal spot

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — England will play Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the European Championship on Saturday. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — England is playing its fourth quarterfinal at a major tournament under England manager Gareth Southgate and won two of the previous three. — Jude Bellingham’s last-minute overhead kick to send England’s last-16 game with …

Gareth Southgate warns England will go ‘to the depths again’ to beat Switzerland
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate warns England will go ‘to the depths again’ to beat Switzerland

The Independent  

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This is Gareth Southgate's last roll of the dice. It is a big gamble but it could liberate England, writes OLIVER HOLT
8 months, 3 weeks ago

This is Gareth Southgate's last roll of the dice. It is a big gamble but it could liberate England, writes OLIVER HOLT

Daily Mail  

There is a picture taken after England's first match of the 1990 World Cup that shows Bobby Robson, deep in thought, gazing out from a balcony at the team hotel in Sardinia after his side had stumbled to a 1-1 draw in their opening game against the Republic of Ireland. Gareth Southgate is considering a switch to three-at-the-back for the …

England look set to go with three at the back for Switzerland showdown as Gareth Southgate's side look to kickstart their Euro 2024 campaign... but does the formation work for them?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

England look set to go with three at the back for Switzerland showdown as Gareth Southgate's side look to kickstart their Euro 2024 campaign... but does the formation work for them?

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate has set his England team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation in each of their first four games at Euro 2024 but he could now be set to switch his system. Perhaps fearful that Guehi's absence could make England vulnerable against a dangerous Switzerland side, Southgate is considering picking an extra central defender and going back to the 3-4-3 …

Switzerland will pose ‘big tactical challenge’ for England – Gareth Southgate
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Switzerland will pose ‘big tactical challenge’ for England – Gareth Southgate

The Independent  

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Gary Neville singles out Gareth Southgate’s ‘illegal’ England choice vs Slovakia
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gary Neville singles out Gareth Southgate’s ‘illegal’ England choice vs Slovakia

The Independent  

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England can take confidence from their rock-solid defence at Euro 2024, writes CRAIG HOPE, as Marc Guehi shines in Gareth Southgate's makeshift backline
8 months, 3 weeks ago

England can take confidence from their rock-solid defence at Euro 2024, writes CRAIG HOPE, as Marc Guehi shines in Gareth Southgate's makeshift backline

Daily Mail  

England will never win anything with that defence, we opined. Marc Guehi has been England’s best defender with Kieran Trippier a close second, and that pair were supposed to represent the fragility. Despite pre-tournament concerns, England's defence has so far proven more than capable Marc Guehi has done an excellent job as partner to John Stones in Harry Maguire's absence …

Has Gareth Southgate stumbled across England's best XI? Tactical analysis on the team he SHOULD pick - with THREE major changes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Has Gareth Southgate stumbled across England's best XI? Tactical analysis on the team he SHOULD pick - with THREE major changes

Daily Mail  

He got there by stumbling down blind alleys and crawling back out again, but in emerging from the darkness of the group stage, Gareth Southgate has surely found the light to put England on the right path. Save for the opening 30 minutes against Serbia — when England flew and Jude Bellingham wore a cape — the best they have …

It looks like Gareth Southgate’s England don’t have a plan – he needs to find one, fast
8 months, 3 weeks ago

It looks like Gareth Southgate’s England don’t have a plan – he needs to find one, fast

New York Times  

Gareth Southgate’s England tenure is on a knife-edge. Over the past year or so, the England players have spoken with one voice about how much they love working with Southgate and how much they want him to stay on. Southgate celebrates England’s penalty shootout win over Colombia in 2018 Even when things went wrong, Southgate always exuded the sense of …

Forget the group stage, England must follow this example to rescue Euro 2024 campaign
9 months ago

Forget the group stage, England must follow this example to rescue Euro 2024 campaign

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as Three Lions supporters turn on boss despite winning Euro 2024 group
9 months ago

Gareth Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as Three Lions supporters turn on boss despite winning Euro 2024 group

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate was targeted with missiles by irate England fans following their latest dismal Euro 20204 performance here in Cologne. England topped the group with this goalless draw against Slovenia, but they were once more booed by their own supporters after the final whistle while head coach Southgate had three plastic pint cups thrown at him as he acknowledged the …

England expect Euro 2024 improvement as Gareth Southgate reveals ‘honest conversations’
9 months ago

England expect Euro 2024 improvement as Gareth Southgate reveals ‘honest conversations’

The Independent  

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Watch: Gareth Southgate holds England press conference ahead of Slovenia clash as Luke Shaw returns to training
9 months ago

Watch: Gareth Southgate holds England press conference ahead of Slovenia clash as Luke Shaw returns to training

The Independent  

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I don’t understand Southgate’s tactics: Michael Owen
9 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 …

Gareth Southgate must make hard choices after abject England struggle to draw with Denmark
9 months ago

Gareth Southgate must make hard choices after abject England struggle to draw with Denmark

The Independent  

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England vs Denmark player ratings: Harry Kane and Declan Rice disappoint in Euro 2024 draw
9 months ago

England vs Denmark player ratings: Harry Kane and Declan Rice disappoint in Euro 2024 draw

The Telegraph  

England lined up for their second Euro 2024 match with an unchanged team, Gareth Southgate showing faith in Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold at the start, despite plenty of discussion about their places. The manager tried to reinvigorate his side, with key players Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Alexander-Arnold being substituted, but to no avail. England Jordan Pickford …

England’s big problem yet to be solved after Alexander-Arnold’s midfield audition
9 months, 1 week ago

England’s big problem yet to be solved after Alexander-Arnold’s midfield audition

Associated Press  

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — England’s big problem is yet to be solved. For the team’s group opener against Serbia on Sunday, Southgate chose to play Trent Alexander-Arnold — a right back for Liverpool — as Declan Rice’s partner in the middle of midfield. That, if England was to play an elite European team, this new combination would be exposed, like Southgate’s …

Ex-Man United and Serbia star highlights England's 'major' problem ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 clash... as he claims Gareth Southgate has ALREADY made a mistake with his squad
9 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Man United and Serbia star highlights England's 'major' problem ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 clash... as he claims Gareth Southgate has ALREADY made a mistake with his squad

Daily Mail  

A former Serbia international has insisted Gareth Southgate made a mistake heading into Euro 2024. Ahead of his fourth major tournament in charge of Three Lions, Southgate made a number of bold selections, including leaving established stars such as Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Marcus Rashford out of his final 26-man squad. According to former Manchester United star Zoran Tosic, …

England faces Serbia in Euro 2024 group opener aiming to end 58 years of hurt
9 months, 1 week ago

England faces Serbia in Euro 2024 group opener aiming to end 58 years of hurt

Associated Press  

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — England is among the favorites to win the European Championship and end its long wait for a first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup. — Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is coming off an outstanding first season in Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal, where he won a league and cup double, beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to the title. …

Inside the England camp: OLIVER HOLT reports on the mood after Gareth Southgate revealed his plans to quit
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the England camp: OLIVER HOLT reports on the mood after Gareth Southgate revealed his plans to quit

Daily Mail  

If England’s attempt to win the European Championship is to be the last dance for Gareth Southgate, it began amid laughter and enthusiasm and the excitement of youth at the brand new home of one of Germany’s famous old clubs. Gareth Southgate, right, acted as a referee for several games of head tennis in training A winning hit from Harry …

Gareth Southgate hopes shock defeat focuses England minds against complacency
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate hopes shock defeat focuses England minds against complacency

The Independent  

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England vs Iceland LIVE: Result and reaction as Jon Thorsteinsson goal gives visitors memorable win
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England vs Iceland LIVE: Result and reaction as Jon Thorsteinsson goal gives visitors memorable win

The Independent  

✕ Close Euro 2024: Southgate addresses Grealish, Maguire and Maddison squad snub England were beaten 1-0 by Iceland in their final warm-up game ahead of Euro 2024. With Gareth Southgate naming his 26-man squad on Thursday there was a feeling of anticipation ahead of the clash at Wembley to see what the Three Lions’ younger players could produce. Cole Palmer, …

Gareth Southgate laments England’s lack of character during Iceland defeat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate laments England’s lack of character during Iceland defeat

The Independent  

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England boss Gareth Southgate breaks run that lasted for nearly 30 years with team selection in friendly victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina
9 months, 3 weeks ago

England boss Gareth Southgate breaks run that lasted for nearly 30 years with team selection in friendly victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina

Daily Mail  

Plymouth job will be the one that makes or breaks Wayne Rooney's managerial career - Listen to the It's All Kicking Off podcast Gareth Southgate chose to experiment with his team selection in Monday's friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina and in doing so he broke a long-standing record. Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane got the goals in a game where …

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
10 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 …

How Gareth Southgate hopes to avoid a repeat of the WAG circus which overshadowed England's 2006 World Cup... as Three Lions boss sets out plans for his team's HQ at Euro 2024
1 year, 4 months ago

How Gareth Southgate hopes to avoid a repeat of the WAG circus which overshadowed England's 2006 World Cup... as Three Lions boss sets out plans for his team's HQ at Euro 2024

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate has targeted a secluded base in Germany next summer to avoid a repeat of the WAG circus that overshadowed England’s 2006 World Cup. England staff are identifying a location for the team’s Euro 2024 HQ after Monday’s 1-1 draw in North Macedonia drew their qualification campaign to a close. Victoria Beckham, Cheryl Tweedy and Coleen Rooney watch England …

ENG vs SA, ICC World Cup: England captain Buttler eyes revival against South Africa
1 year, 5 months ago

ENG vs SA, ICC World Cup: England captain Buttler eyes revival against South Africa

The Hindu  

England and South Africa, following losses to Afghanistan and Netherlands, respectively, will look to get their World Cup campaign back on track, facing each other at the Wankhede Stadium on October 21. We trained really well yesterday and today,” said England captain Jos Buttler. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The last time the two teams met at the venue, way back …

Southgate urges England understudies to seize chance against Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

Southgate urges England understudies to seize chance against Australia

The Hindu  

Gareth Southgate has urged England’s understudies to seize their chance to impress in Friday’s friendly against Australia at Wembley. “It’s one of the great sporting rivalries, and if Australia have any sniff that we’re not taking the game seriously, then we will be in trouble,” the England manager told reporters on Friday. “Most importantly, we have got good players, and …

Gareth Southgate hails on-song England’s ‘desire to keep pushing forward’
1 year, 9 months ago

Gareth Southgate hails on-song England’s ‘desire to keep pushing forward’

The Independent  

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England achieve something they’ve never done before – and it shows the blueprint for Euro 2024 glory
2 years ago

England achieve something they’ve never done before – and it shows the blueprint for Euro 2024 glory

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate's Contribution to English Football to be Immortalised in a Play
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Southgate's Contribution to English Football to be Immortalised in a Play

News 18  

Gareth Southgate’s “gentle revolution” as manager of the England football team is to be immortalised on the London stage in a play starring Joseph Fiennes. “I think what has happened to the men’s England football team over the past six years has been quietly extraordinary,” he told the BBC. “It’s been humming along in the background, but we’re only starting …

Gareth Southgate: England manager’s most memorable matches in charge
2 years, 3 months ago

Gareth Southgate: England manager’s most memorable matches in charge

The Independent  

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World Cup Confidential: Gareth Southgate has shown he IS the man for the national team job
2 years, 3 months ago

World Cup Confidential: Gareth Southgate has shown he IS the man for the national team job

Daily Mail  

Ian Ladyman and Dominic King argue it would be bad for Gareth Southgate to go France prevailed to set up clash with underdogs Morocco in semi-final battle England were eliminated from the World Cup in the most agonising of circumstances as France continued on their path to becoming the first country since Brazil in 1962 to retain football's grandest prize. …

Gareth Southgate needs finishers who can finish in his England team - not just those who cling on
2 years, 3 months ago

Gareth Southgate needs finishers who can finish in his England team - not just those who cling on

Daily Mail  

His star is hardly in the ascendancy right now, but Eddie Jones has always banged on about his finishers. A swift look through the teams remaining at this World Cup reveals that, although England may not possess generational talents such as Kylian Mbappe, or the dream narrative driving Lionel Messi, although they do not have the lineage of Brazil or …

World Cup 2022: Gareth Southgate determined to enjoy the moment as England progress in Qatar
2 years, 3 months ago

World Cup 2022: Gareth Southgate determined to enjoy the moment as England progress in Qatar

The Independent  

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England ready for penalties after working with psychologist on breathing and run-ups
2 years, 3 months ago

England ready for penalties after working with psychologist on breathing and run-ups

The Telegraph  

England players have worked with a psychologist on breathing techniques and run-ups for taking penalties to prepare for their World Cup clash against Senegal going to a shootout on Sunday. Declan Rice says players have been practising with a “skills net” covering the goal apart from the corners to increase accuracy. “I feel like everyone has got a different technique, …

England World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
2 years, 3 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Tactical breakdown: England were pulled apart down the left flank
2 years, 4 months ago

Tactical breakdown: England were pulled apart down the left flank

Daily Mail  

England threw a huge bucket of cold water over national expectations. Gareth Southgate was let down by his tactical decisions as England were held 0-0 by the USA England’s shape was pulled apart and Shaw’s positioning, as a consequence, became wayward. Though the most dangerous chance of the half, Pulisic’s strike onto the bar, came from England’s right side, it …

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