England ready for penalties after working with psychologist on breathing and run-ups
2 years 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, different run up, it is more about how you compose yourself in the moment and have a clear breath, a clear mind so you can hopefully put the penalty away.” England started researching penalty techniques nine years ago under Football Association technical director Dan Ashworth, whose data team gathered information on the walk to the penalty spot and the time players took after the referee blows his whistle. Southgate started implementing the finding and England won their first World Cup shootout four years ago, against Colombia.

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

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

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate responds to critics of his England substitutions after win against Netherlands in Euros
5 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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England’s soccer team used to dread penalty shootouts. Here’s why they’ve come to embrace them
5 months, 2 weeks ago

England’s soccer team used to dread penalty shootouts. Here’s why they’ve come to embrace them

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Penalty shootouts used to strike fear into the hearts of England’s soccer players and their fans. “I think we’ve got a good process,” Southgate said after England’s 5-3 shootout win over Switzerland in the European Championship quarterfinals. Geir Jordet, a professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, details in his recently published book “Pressure: Lessons from …

If you criticise and abuse Gareth Southgate, take a look at yourself: OLIVER HOLT on England expunging their penalty shoot-out curse - and the manager behind the great survivors of the Euros
5 months, 2 weeks ago

If you criticise and abuse Gareth Southgate, take a look at yourself: OLIVER HOLT on England expunging their penalty shoot-out curse - and the manager behind the great survivors of the Euros

Daily Mail  

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England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals

Associated Press  

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Independent  

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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England calm and confident ahead of biggest test of Gareth Southgate era
2 years ago

England calm and confident ahead of biggest test of Gareth Southgate era

The Independent  

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England Wary Of Soccer World Cup Upset Against U.S.
2 years, 1 month ago

England Wary Of Soccer World Cup Upset Against U.S.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DOHA, Qatar — England scored six goals in its opening World Cup game against Iran, but it was the two it conceded that concern coach Gareth Southgate and provide hope for the United States. “They’re a top nation with a lot of top players who have played in the Premier League and who we’ve come up against,” …

Sven-Goran Eriksson says he made 'big mistake' not taking 'mental coach' to 2006 World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson says he made 'big mistake' not taking 'mental coach' to 2006 World Cup

Daily Mail  

Eriksson has shared his philosophy for who should take the penalties in Qatar Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson says he 'made a mistake' not bringing a 'mental coach' to the 2006 World Cup. Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson says he 'made a mistake' not bringing a 'mental coach' to the 2006 World Cup and said Gareth Southgate must prepare adequately …

Ten key questions answered about England’s penalty shootout heartbreak at Euro 2020
3 years, 5 months ago

Ten key questions answered about England’s penalty shootout heartbreak at Euro 2020

New York Times  

So it happened again. Footage of Southgate talking to his players before the shootout appears to give clues to who would have followed Saka if the shootout had continued, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, Kalvin Phillips, Grealish and Luke Shaw all seemingly spoken to, which would have left John Stones and Raheem Sterling as England’s final takers before starting again, presumably …

Southgate’s penalty plan backfires in painful England final
3 years, 5 months ago

Southgate’s penalty plan backfires in painful England final

Associated Press  

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England looking to break barriers by making Euros final, says Southgate
3 years, 5 months ago

England looking to break barriers by making Euros final, says Southgate

The Hindu  

England has made "massive strides" in recent years and reaching the final of the European Championship for the first time in its history would represent an exciting opportunity for the young squad, coach Gareth Southgate said on Tuesday. Southgate said Denmark's changing formations during a game will be a challenge but believes England has intelligent players who can adapt to …

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 …

Manager Gareth Southgate urges England to learn from their mistakes
4 years, 3 months ago

Manager Gareth Southgate urges England to learn from their mistakes

India TV News  

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UEFA Nations League: Gareth Southgate admits England 'got away with it' after 1-0 win over Iceland
4 years, 3 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Gareth Southgate admits England 'got away with it' after 1-0 win over Iceland

Firstpost  

Southgate pinpointed a lack of match sharpness with the new Premier League season still a week away for an underwhelming performance, but insisted Kyle Walker and Joe Gomez must learn from mistakes that nearly cost their country. Reykjavik: Gareth Southgate admitted England “got away with it” after escaping another embarrassing result against Iceland as Raheem Sterling’s penalty secured a 1-0 …

Gareth Southgate counting England's luck after scraping to a nail-biting victory against Iceland
4 years, 3 months ago

Gareth Southgate counting England's luck after scraping to a nail-biting victory against Iceland

Daily Mail  

England manager Gareth Southgate has admitted that his side 'got away with it' as they beat Iceland 1-0 in the Nations League. England were reduced to ten men in the 70th minute when Kyle Walker was dismissed but managed to take the lead through Raheem Sterling's late penalty. Gareth Southgate admitted that England 'got away with it' as they scraped …

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