After the 1-1 draw against Denmark, England’s head coach Southgate is under criticism. Despite four points, the former professional openly admits how weak his team’s performances have been so far.
England’s national coach Gareth Southgate is preparing for tough days before the group final after the Three Lions’ another weak European Championship performance.
“That is my responsibility. I have to accompany the team as best as possible to achieve special things. Today was a difficult moment, no doubt about it,” said Southgate in Frankfurt after the meager 1-1 draw against Denmark. After Harry Kane took the lead and Denmark’s Morten Hjulmand equalized, the 2021 European Championship runners-up were actually lucky not to have lost the game.
“Of course we are disappointed with the two performances we showed. We have to find solutions to these problems. Our level has to be higher,” said Southgate. The British media and former internationals accuse the 53-year-old of being too defensive and not getting the most out of the team. This is the Three Lions’ fourth tournament under Southgate after the 2018 World Cup, the 2021 European Championship and the 2022 World Cup.
With four points, progress is not in danger. But the game against Slovenia on Tuesday (9 p.m.) is also about avoiding a possible round of 16 match against hosts Germany. Despite his goal against Denmark, captain Kane has had great difficulty relating to the game so far. “He has to play better,” said former star player Gary Lineker. The Bayern star was even substituted in Frankfurt.
Source: Stern
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