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Southgate out, during the tournament, comes from England after another unconvincing performance at the Euros
Four points out of a possible six, a certain progression before the third round of the group stage of the European Championship, yet criticism. English fans are not happy with the performance of their national team so far and are demanding changes.
Four points out of a possible six, a certain progression before the third round of the group stage of the European Championship, yet criticism. English fans are not happy with the performance of their national team so far and are demanding changes.
It’s as if England have only played to the first goal so far in the tournament. Fans left the game against Serbia after a 1-0 win feeling that the opposition had pushed in the second half. Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon were not in form coming off the bench.
It was even worse against Denmark. England struck after a mistake by the Denmark defence from Harry Kane’s kick, but from that point on the opposition pressed and equalised before half time with a shot from distance. One would expect a return to offensive play from a country of England’s calibre. But it was not to be.
The Albion players seemed to realise that Serbia’s afternoon match with Slovenia had ended in a draw and so they only needed a point to secure promotion. Denmark took over the activity from the moment of the goal and did not give it back to the favourite.
“One of the worst England performances I have ever seen,” wrote the Football News website under the England national team’s Instagram post .
Much criticism has been heaped on coach Gareth Southgate, who has so far failed to give Palmer, the most productive player of the second half of the Premier League season, a chance. Moreover, with neither Bukayo Saka nor Kane excelling so far.
“Sack Southgate, please. If necessary, during the tournament,” Jim also reacted to the fact that Trent Alexander Arnold, who was moved to the middle line by the coach, struggled in both games. Jude Bellingham is not rolling either.
Some fans have commented ironically on whether the players even want to represent. The English, for a long time, were the biggest favourites to win the tournament according to the bookmakers. However, it doesn’t look like that is the case yet.
In any case, Southgate can take the stress off himself with a draw against the Danes. Without the risk of dropping out, he can give Palmer and Gorden a chance in the third game against Slovenia, and if they fail, he can return to his classic with Sako and Kane.
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