Gareth Southgate’s England machine is functional, practical and ruthless
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Southgate’s England machine is functional, practical and ruthless

New York Times  

“Very functional, very practical, very realistic” is how Carlos Queiroz summed up his praise for Gareth Southgate’s England on Sunday night. This was England’s first game at the Qatar World Cup, and ever since they have qualified they have been asked whether they would use their platform to protest against the fact of it being here. Southgate goes past Ramsey MANAGER WINS AT TOURNAMENTS TOURNAMENT GAMES Gareth Southgate 9 15 Alf Ramsey 8 12 Sven-Goran Eriksson 7 14 Bobby Robson 5 15 Ron Greenwood 4 8 Roy Hodgson 3 11 Walter Winterbottom 3 14 Glenn Hoddle 2 4 Terry Venables 2 5 Kevin Keegan 1 3 Fabio Capello 1 4 Graham Taylor 0 3 But what we do know from recent history is that England teams have often started tournaments badly — and especially World Cups. England's tournament openers from 2000 TOURNAMENT RESULT Euro 2000 L 2-3 v Portugal World Cup 2002 D 1-1 v Sweden Euro 2004 L 1-2 v France World Cup 2006 W 1-0 v Paraguay World Cup 2010 D 1-1 v USA Euro 2012 D 1-1 v France World Cup 2014 L 1-2 v Italy Euro 2016 D 1-1 v Russia World Cup 2018 W 2-1 v Tunisia Euro 2020 W 1-0 v Croatia World Cup 2022 W 6-2 v Iran And this 6-2 win was better than any of them.

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Gareth Southgate delivers defiant response to England legacy despite missing ‘final piece’
3 months, 1 week ago

Gareth Southgate delivers defiant response to England legacy despite missing ‘final piece’

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate always fell short when it really mattered as England manager. He was not good enough to seize the greatness in our grasp, writes CRAIG HOPE
5 months, 1 week ago

Gareth Southgate always fell short when it really mattered as England manager. He was not good enough to seize the greatness in our grasp, writes CRAIG HOPE

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate is a brilliant man. Gareth Southgate resigned as the England manager after Sunday's loss to Spain England lost 2-1 to Spain in the Euros final after conceding a late goal in what proved to be Southgate's last game What was England’s identity at the Euros? The sight of Bellingham screaming towards Southgate and his coaches in the second …

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 …

Don't scorn Gareth Southgate and his brave players... England lost to Spain with honour and pride and they are still a generation that does not give up, writes OLIVER HOLT
5 months, 1 week ago

Don't scorn Gareth Southgate and his brave players... England lost to Spain with honour and pride and they are still a generation that does not give up, writes OLIVER HOLT

Daily Mail  

When the final whistle went, his players fell to the turf in blank despair. Bellingham sits on the pitch defeated as England come so close to Euro glory An upset England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford looks on after the final whistle in Berlin A distraught Bellingham walks off the pitch as jubilant Spain stars celebrate behind him A gutted Kane misses …

The agony... and THEN the ecstasy: JANE FRYER questions if Gareth Southgate has finally jump started his £1.5bn team - after Jude Bellingham's unbelievable last-minute equaliser in triumph over Slovak
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The agony... and THEN the ecstasy: JANE FRYER questions if Gareth Southgate has finally jump started his £1.5bn team - after Jude Bellingham's unbelievable last-minute equaliser in triumph over Slovak

Daily Mail  

We could, of course, start by totting up a few positives. But as the national anthems fade and whistle blasts in the Veltins Arena, there's only one burning question for England fans – have our £1.5 billion team finally found their form? Singer Ed Sheeran shows his concern for England during Sunday's match as the national team slipped 1-0 down …

Gareth Southgate's end game: England boss believes fans have turned against him for good and says it's 'pointless' trying to win them round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate's end game: England boss believes fans have turned against him for good and says it's 'pointless' trying to win them round

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate has cast significant doubt over his future as England manager by revealing he believes the backlash against the team is down to him. Southgate was pelted with plastic pint cups by angry supporters after England’s miserable goalless draw with Slovenia on Tuesday night. Gareth Southgate believes the negativity directed at him has made his position untenable The head …

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 …

Southgate and England team under fire after lackluster display at Euro 2024
6 months ago

Southgate and England team under fire after lackluster display at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Gareth Southgate said he knew it was coming. BBC pundit Alan Shearer described the second half against Denmark as “awful.” Southgate’s handling of a squad that includes Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden has been brought into question. “We have world class players so it’s the manager’s job to get the best out of those players,” …

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 …

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 …

Gareth Southgate savours win and says England are ‘capable of winning’ Euro 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Gareth Southgate savours win and says England are ‘capable of winning’ Euro 2024

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate's Contribution to English Football to be Immortalised in a Play
1 year, 10 months 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 …

‘Amazing’ Gareth Southgate backed to continue as England boss by Harry Maguire
2 years ago

‘Amazing’ Gareth Southgate backed to continue as England boss by Harry Maguire

The Independent  

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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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World Cup: Gareth Southgate has made the impossible look possible and England can have a real crack
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: Gareth Southgate has made the impossible look possible and England can have a real crack

Daily Mail  

We were talking relevance. England manager Gareth Southgate deserves praise for transforming the team's image Southgate has created an England team that is capable of challenging for glory in Qatar And because nothing moves swifter than the rush to judgment in modern times, Southgate's employers were very nervous that his words might be misinterpreted, that he could be accused of …

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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Gareth Southgate prepared to be 'completely ruthless' to help England
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Southgate prepared to be 'completely ruthless' to help England

Daily Mail  

Andy Woodman, Gareth Southgate’s best man at his wedding and former Crystal Palace team-mate, sums it up best. England manager Gareth Southgate has often been branded 'too nice' when making decisions The 52-year-old admitted earlier this year that he needed to stop making compromises Hearing the damning chorus of ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ last summer from England fans …

Southgate says he is ‘right person’ to lead England into World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Southgate says he is ‘right person’ to lead England into World Cup

The Hindu  

England manager Gareth Southgate, under fire after a disappointing Nations League campaign, said he is nonetheless “the right person” to take the team into this year’s World Cup in Qatar. “I think I’m the right person to take the team into the tournament,” said Southgate, who led England to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the Euro 2020 final in …

Gareth Southgate 'hurt' by England fans booing and taunting him
2 years, 6 months ago

Gareth Southgate 'hurt' by England fans booing and taunting him

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate vowed to take inspiration from the likes of the late Sir Bobby Robson after England fans turned on him and his players following their humiliation against Hungary and worst home defeat since 1928. Gareth Southgate was booed by England fans after the 4-0 Hungary hammering at Molineux Some England supporters turned on the country's most successful manager in …

Euro 2020: Southgate effective, not effervescent
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Southgate effective, not effervescent

Hindustan Times  

Gareth Southgate was on the receiving end of brickbats on social media when the England line-up for the round-of-16 clash against Germany was announced an hour before the game on Tuesday. With two full backs playing behind the young and inexperienced Bukayo Saka and Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, who had been struggling for form before the European Championship, the England …

How Gareth Southgate works: pre-mortems, his bad cop, empowering players and being nice but not ‘fluffy’
3 years, 5 months ago

How Gareth Southgate works: pre-mortems, his bad cop, empowering players and being nice but not ‘fluffy’

New York Times  

Gareth Southgate is in his element. “He’s really good around the place and knows exactly what people need — what players need,” said Luke Shaw, another restored to the fold on the back of resurgent form at club level. “There will be an unconscious understanding among the players that they don’t want to let Gareth down,” adds the source. A …

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 …

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  

England manager Gareth Southgate expressed his displeasure as his team scraped past Iceland 1-0 in their Nations League opener in Reykjavik on Saturday night. "It kind of sums the week up really, it's been so difficult to piece everything together and so many challenges," he said. "We're going to have to assess everybody because it's not just the match sharpness …

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