"Bad performance, you'll be on the plane home" | How could England approach the knockout stages?

[@jonathang8263]

The fact we've finished top of the group in both the Euros at which Southgate has been manager vs only twice in the previous 8, has nothing to do with Southgate and everything to do with the significant expansion of the tournament and as a consequence a load of second and third rate nations qualifying for it.

[@d4v1do]

Yep England has still not beat a top 10 ranked side in the knockouts in the last 50 years

[@systemfan1007]

@@d4v1doGermany weren’t top 10?

[@One.Zero.One101]

It’s like a parent bragging that their kid medalled in track and field when there are only 3 participants. 😅

[@charlesapana9935]

Southgate has cost England team and the FA couldn't see this long time ago and still give him the chance to lead the team

[@GregoryWright-dh9rh]

Austria have a wide-open, aggressive style that both wins and is fun to watch. Deserved to claim that group over France and Holland. England won their group too but most unspectacular. They have to emerge from their slumber or they will go home soon, better draw or not.

[@stewart3233]

English coaches are not good. This team by now should have brought a trophy home. Its unacceptable !

[@fp4769]

I get you it Sven and Capello didn't bring a trophy as well, with the team they inherited... It's still choosing and not letting down the best players playing, but it's not the best team playing which is the aim of a part time manager paid £6 million a year.

[@jonathang8263]

Southgate has bought a trophy home. It's in Yorkshire and it's apparently amazing. As it should be given he's on £5 friggin million a year.

[@PedroPorridge]

Should have hired Ralf Rangnick.

[@bigmoneysteppa]

It's way beyond the manager/coach. People have told hundreds of England players to go and attack.

[@bigmoneysteppa]

​@@PedroPorridgeit wouldn't work here.

[@keananmouries9651]

Cole palmer should start for England. Southgate does not have a clue what he is doing. Stop going for big names go for players that it in form. every time palmer had the ball he was creative.

[@tomodul2619]

He should play Saka as a left back and let Cole Palmer play as the right winger. Bellingham should play next to Rice and let Foden play as number 10 with Anthony Gordon as the left winger.

[@3brenm]

"Unusual environment" 😂 it's called a football pitch Gareth. We have absolutely zero structure going forwards. We had no threat from the left side of the pitch until the 85th minute! And the middle was clogged up with Bellingham, foden and kane all wanting to play in the same position

[@finfog4590]

Must be the continental weather

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

Agree 100%

[@wildestwestkid]

Let’s not forget that Englands only 2 goals have come from deflections on crosses. This team is doomed.

[@liamwright2510]

The only goal scored by a French player is a penalty so we are not the only ones who are underperforming.

[@FootballAndSuch]

​@liamwright2510 that's like being told you're doing nothing at work then pointing to a guy otherside of the factory saying he's not doing anything either. That attitude is so wrong

[@emojiman5741]

@@FootballAndSuchplus France plays like this and they have something to show for. 😊

[@robinwells5343]

I'd rather finish 4th and enjoy watching than win and have every game be 1-0 or pens. We're not Greece ffs. We shouldn't try and play that way

[@marineboy1964]

My NAN could finish top of the group with this England squad

[@Coolwow437]

😂

[@marineboy1964]

@yoshiwoollyworld I reckon she could get England to the semi's . The draw has been that easy

[@marineboy1964]

@yoshiwoollyworld she said Kane would dropped and Watkins would be given the chance to run in behind and stretch the opposition

[@leehaslam5751]

@@marineboy1964shes give me a semi a few times 😂😂

[@andymcnab2.0]

The players need to take actions into their own hands and ignore the drip that got Middlesbrough relegated, times quickly running out when yous cross the white line do yous really want to go home over conference league tactics.

[@alanc4407]

England have never been entertaining under Southgate. You could say successful (partially) but never ever entertaining. If you are going to be dull and boring to watch, then you better be successful (and that means winning something). We will always accept losing to a better team, but not being too afraid to try.

[@leeemery8099]

The English David Moyes

[@DonybrookandBray]

Southgate and Gallagher should fly home period!

[@TFB97]

Embarrassing how you guys are trying to be positive about limping through an easy group, with 1 win and 2 draws smh 🤦

[@smartfck4]

England scored 2 goals which is impressive

[@ManchesterYanited1999]

undefeated

[@smartfck4]

​@@ManchesterYanited1999 against football giants like Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia? Wow that's impressive!

[@Iron-Bridge]

​@@ManchesterYanited1999 ' Easy group '. Pay attention, you mental midget. 😂

[@danbrownDBR58]

We are also undefeated against big boy San Marino

[@Gadget2299]

England fans should get refunds

[@chrish435]

As if they didn’t know what to expect with this shower of shite 😂😂

[@AntzWar]

The fans are getting more toxic, saw the footage of them throwing bottles at Southgate, wouldn't be surprised if Southgate gets attacked by a fan if things get worse

[@sanmateoflights]

England are going to bore their way to the final beating Slovakia, Italy, and Holland by penalties or 1-goal margins, beating Germany in the final by fluke on penalties to vindicate Gareth Southgate and his Euro 96 reputation.

[@rotheryberlin7772]

If Germany going through against Spain, we are unbeatable for the rest of the EURO.😂

[@TT-fq7pl]

Definitely making the final. Could very well win it too, as you say.

[@VINEETHVENUGOPAL-hp4qf]

"We are not seeing the type of England performance that you come to expect from a Garath Southgate side" - This cracked me up😂😂

[@laurajohnson4008]

it was a dreadful performance last night we need to do better otherwise we won't beat any of the better teams

[@sugoshiyer1540]

Sunday will be southgate farewell...

[@MONKSTAR123]

England have no back bone first time in my life i see a team always having two players running behind each other when chasing the ball wtf

[@timhanser1943]

Fed up with this England team . Southgate should resign .

[@chuak.c7349]

We want attacking football, not anti football.

[@deanknoote114]

Everything about this tournament makes me think the unthinkable ! I see a moment when this team will click. France failing to win their group means the big hitters gonna knock each other out before the final !

[@SimonFlynn-un1ur]

Expectations are the biggest killer

[@kevinbrady8420]

I don’t understand why anyone would think that just swapping Conor Gallagher for Trent was going to have some massive impact 🤦🏻

[@BlackopolypsePodcastsandMedia]

Its definitely coming home on sunday. It being the england team

[@oliverclarke7077]

Boasting about the defence when we litro have one of the easiest groups in the tournament……

[@tonyfreeman3800]

Sad to see how the players have to defend Southgate’s crazy decisions. They are not aware of the long term damage that he is causing…

[@milesnixon9554]

"Unusual environment" getting 1% of the criticism he deserves.

[@jimknight5420]

His lack of awareness and understanding is a sign he is unfit for the role.

[@popps33]

Having a too much of a focus on defense will cripple an offense from pace & risk

[@agroni173]

I think you England will be better without a manager only after that you might have a chance.

[@jaysenjohn304]

England has got a best squad of players from a long time and more from previous tournaments. He’s not utilizing them properly. I don’t think he knows what he is doing. A better manager would get a better outcome on this group. He deserves all of the criticism as he’s had time to prepare.

[@cronersam]

Are you illusioned with Southgate. 😂. I like one guys statement where Southgate would even wear a seat belt even if he rides a bike.

[@hithere3035]

Just trying to be positive, i trully think that England will have a better chance at more attacking teams. I really feel like and this isn't just for this tournament, this has been an issue for a few years, England struggle against 11 defenders. But against better opposition there is more rooms through the middle as both teams are more spread out rather than all being in a single half. That's me obviously trying my best to look on the bright side of what has been a painful watch. Was encouraged when Mainoo, Palmer and Gordon came on though. Both Palmer and Gordon looking to run past players rather than play it back to defence. Gallagher can't be near this team, he is a liability and the fact that Southgate has been choosing him out of the options we have means this team has to be given to a more inspiring manager.

[@JohnKerr-bq3vo]

stats dont bear that out... less that 25% win rate against top 10 sides I believe....

[@Thomas-zs5wt]

ive just heard the media say that we cant criticise the team because it hurts their feelings

[@siyabongani]

4-4-2 please in the next game

[@DavidWilliamsDenmark]

When you speak about our great defence you forget one thing: who we played!!!!!!!! Wake up

[@miguel--jesus]

Tournaments should introduce a -1 point system if teams play for a 0-0 draw. Fans pay big money to go watch these games, and definitely want to see teams play to win.

[@ynwa3476]

And how do you prove teams played for a 0-0 ? Your stupid idea would never work due to legal implications. Engage your brain and try to think of something better.

[@ASOXO]

Easiest fix for me? go to 3-4-3 (trippier wide left, TAA wide right, Walker RCB) Move ball faster even if results in more mistakes - higher risk, higher reward. The ball is being progressed SO SLOWLY.

[@Thebest-wc3ow]

This is somehow even Worse than Southgate

[@ASOXO]

@@Thebest-wc3ow What would you do then? I don't accept a response without an alternative solution. IF Trippier is a problem then Gordon wide left instead with Foden infront. You could play a 3-4-1-2 instead. 4 at the back is unnecessary because the width at the back is pointless if not able to use it.

[@Thebest-wc3ow]

@@ASOXO First of all either he should have brought a fit LB or use a mobile CB as LB and have him tuck in and hold back to allow Walker or Trent as RB to push forward as much as they want. To use a CB there is not ideal at all, but a LB needs to be left footed and if Chillwell is that bad then even AWB as a LB that stays back would have been better than just wasting Trippier in attack so he can pass back. The starting XI is : Pickford Trent. Stones. Guehi. Tomori Rice Bellingham. Foden Saka. Kane. Eze I know Gordon is most persons first pick but I want to see Eze play, but I’m aware that 90% of people wants Gordon there and I have no problem with him. Also Palmer makes more happen than Saka but I haven’t seen enough from him for England, but it’s close to put him in. Walker could start instead of Trent also, it depends on the opposition. Same with what I would have done with the LB situation it depends on the opponents

[@ASOXO]

@@Thebest-wc3ow I see your points. They're an improvement over Southgate. I'd give you the job. I'm just not a 4 at the back guy. Heavily 3 pilled.

[@TheEnglish1969]

The Senior players in this team need to let Southgate know they are picking the team and making the key decisions. Southgate is clearly out of his depth and its looking more and more like these players do not listen or respect the Manager. Also regarding the 0.38 goals against, wait til we play a stronger team - Germany " Hold my beer"

[@Coolagreen16]

Not taking a fit left back, what was he thinking about?

[@adamsminormovement]

Southgate isn't utilizing Trent's passing ability, he's playing players out of position and he makes decisions too late in games to make an impact.

[@HRGLIV]

This is his last tournament, thank goodness.

[@DrawnInk1]

We’d qualified and he could’ve played different players and rest others, when we go out he will use the tired excuse. He is tactically inept and I’m sorry to say no one in the country wants him managing their club. Shame because he’s done a lot of good but is now the weakest link but can’t like his tactics see it. The FA are also culpable.

[@aem870]

Raheem Sterling has been England's most productive left-wing, probably of all times.

[@leeemery8099]

Sterling ran with the ball & looked to break the lines, also Rashford does the same, I think we’ll regret not taking them. If Palmer, Foden & Gordon can all start & on there attacking game, we have a chance 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@joso7228]

Did you learn to ask questions like that in Media School? - "How could England approach the knockout stages?" Sky Sports Result - F Must try harder

[@tomodul2619]

England isn't playing well because they're missing Jordan Handerson, Kalvin Phillips and Harry Maguire. That's why they're struggling and especially the two missing midfielders.

[@rockyshoresstudios4987]

Eng are in group C, no one can score in this group, that’s why you’re 1st with goals against. Your 21st at goals forward because your coach is shi$.

[@joegatfield9807]

Nope this is exactly what you expect from a Southgate side!!! The mans tactically innept and his sides play expressing his personality...boring!!!

[@MarkSkinner-jh5fx]

Leave the euros to BBC and itv thanks 👍

[@Gj-8422]

I don’t care if we win it or not. If we’re playing like this it ain’t good enough. Way too boring. And just crap!!!

[@michaelbroadley5676]

I feel sorry for the spiders in England's Trophy Cabinet...no fresh air for 58 years..?

[@jackgrealish3066]

Who’s this guy on Skysports? Is he Southgate’s PR Manager? Is he an agent of the FA? What the hell is he watching?

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

England will go far. At least semi final.

[@bugzystalone8915]

Its not hard to see that southclown has lost the dressing room...home on Monday morning lads

[@snowbird1485]

Wow! Just positive reviews here 😮

[@ArjunGhag-ix7te]

These 2 sky presenters have nice chemistry. Enjoy getting to the KO stage. There's no need to take hasty decisions. Wednesday to Saturday is a time to enjoy England winning the T20 World Cup & time to pray & and meditate, and to get the body fully fit & the mind fully focussed. Then, on Sunday, the 3 🦁 pride rises to do battle. Gareth will have a good plan sorted on Sunday. Don't bash em. Just pray and meditate to make lots of good luck karma.

[@mystrodon8642]

Stop lying 😂 Spain 🇪🇸 is 1st with 0.0 Expected goals against 😅

[@afolabitoye4393]

The fans should stay home if they are going to boo the players. This man has been the best coach in England for years. If the lunatic fans don't see this, they should stay off the stadium. I hope he leaves the position after this tournament and lets the running mouth on the media take over.

[@adrianhughes8143]

The England fans have the right to show their anger at the lack lusted miserable matches they had to watch, for the National Football team i have seen more exciting, more attacking football watching my local team who are in the 10th tear of English football. All of England expected England to be top of there group before the start of the tournament but with 9 points and a big goal difference as well. Oh so we are top of the group oh woopy doo, that is where we expected them to be but they only have 5 points and scored 2 goals wow what a disgrace. The sooner Southgate is got rid of, and a new manager that plays exciting attacking football with a winning system and a winning mentality the better the fans will feel and also better for the England squad. CFC 57 💙💙⚽️⚽️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@lordblimp9410]

FA are to blame should have been sacked long ago not good enough

[@davecummo8743]

What do we need to “turn around”. Top of the group and two clean sheets without a left back and a novice centre back. We have short memories. I’ll take this over the historic dross I’ve seen

[@rogerdavies2796]

😅😅😅

[@johnnyfreespeech5815]

I’m usually a glass half full type of guy when it comes to supporting England. I never go into tournaments with the expectation that we’ll win it and I just enjoy the games for what they are. So I’m inclined to agree with what you are saying. However, we’ve been playing very poorly now all year (not just this tournament) and have limped through the group stages. If we continue playing the way that we have been, we’ll be going home very soon. I feel like just one good performance can turn things around very quickly but as things stand we do look like a team that is going to go out with a whimper.

[@TT-fq7pl]

@@johnnyfreespeech5815 You'll be in the final. Can't guarantee you'll win it, but you'll be there.

[@frankmcconnellogue3351]

And where’s Paul pogba in all of this .

[@SkatePvP10]

June 29 Englands going back home

[@simonhodgett7790]

I cant believe people actually want to spend good money to watch England anyway,as far as im concerned,i only care about my club side,and would rather see them win something over England anyday !

[@DenD]

I honestly think England will be a different beast during knockout stages.

[@devilsolution9781]

We havent played bad so far, people just have too much expectations.

[@DenD]

@@devilsolution9781 My point exactly; Maybe they have took group stages for granted BUT with something on the line think they will step up.

[@nadirabdelnour756]

Based on what?? What have you seen from England that gives you any optimism. Just pure delusion this

[@nadirabdelnour756]

@@devilsolution9781Wdym??? England were abysmal in these three games and especially against weak opposition. Probably one of the most uninspiring teams to watch at the tournament thus far

[@fredgeley]

Unfortunately That different beast will be a quivering mouse.

[@zfrbxfetv]

I don't care what people said. C'mon. It's just a psychology tactic . Other team is watching and underestimating them. Its a good point. Because they pretend to do that until they meet their real test. Thats it

[@kingsTimothy-on5wb]

Bellingham, saka, foden, av all flop it's time to change, palmer for saka, Gordon on his natural wing, foden 10,Bellingham pairing rice

[@limitless1919]

Well aftet the last 16 this crap will be done and we won't have to watch them anymore

[@devilsolution9781]

Youre welcome not to anyway

[@michaelburgess7242]

Just replace England with Australia or at least their manager.

[@kabelomoeli]

Mainoo has to start

[@anthonybennett4445]

The History of English Football. Mediocre to competent players over hyped as world class talent. This current crop is competent as complementary players that can fill a role on a championship team. You wouldn’t build a championship team featuring them. They have benefited from playing with world class talent in the Premiership and Bundesliga which has distorted their abilities by fans and media. Now that they're responsible for pulling their own weight, creating chances, setting the tone and pace of a match and fail. No midfielders with technical or attacking ability, no wingers that run at and threaten defenses, no threat from the back line. It’s a slow and plodding team fearful of going forward because of lack of ability to do so and Southgate’s obsession with a clean sheet. One pundit accurately stated “Southgate would rather win 1-0 or on penalties than 5-2”. Their next game will be their last. Their going home as the chant goes. They've seen the high octane attack of South American teams (Brazil, Argentina) over the years but have done little to emulate their attacking success. Slow and steady doesn't always win the race. It hasn't in football for a while until England let Italy through the door in 2020 trying to sit on an early 1-0 lead. Disastrous on all counts. Talk about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

[@jfnwjnowngowjrn]

England have no width on the left side. THey get smothered in the middle of the field. Kane, Bellingham, & Foden all trying to play the same space in midfield. It's not rocket science. You either play with a left winger who's bread and butter is taking on right backs, or you force your left back to actually play attacking football. I think that means playing Joe Gomez above Trippier. But it could also look like playing Gordon at left wing. Of course, this would require a formation change, as the 4-2-3-1 has been laughable. Southgate is a tool. What else is new?

[@davidbillings5610]

Book ya flights home lads.

[@PedroPorridge]

Learn from Scotland, who gambled, lost, and are out.

[@FootyFever23278]

I believe in England

[@sam_eustace]

Asian fans are reselling their England kits.

[@siyabongani]

kane needs to rest

[@rvp589]

What an awful report... get better than this rubbish down the pub... no insight... just stating the bleeding obvious... must he aimed at children's hour.... for the under 7s

[@ValentineUgochukwu]

England has never been a threat in Europe or World football. The English has put the 3 lions as a top team which they aren't, all we keep seeing 👀 is some bunch of overhyped average footballers that never get offers from top clubs outta England year in year out and never outshined the foreigners playing in EPL every season. 1966 world cup is all England can boast of which wouldn't have been if there was VAR then. So please cut us a slack and stop all these noise. 3 lions has never been that team. Sush!!!

[@siyabongani]

Palmer,Watkins,Gordon Forden,Rice,Jude Trippier,Guehi,Stones,Arnold Plesae show this lineup to Southgate

[@xyzpharaoh123]

Another handy game for England and yet they still can’t play football properly it’s incredible how they have such a high opinion of themselves , wake up Your rubbish

[@gueneyferai]

Wrong selection of players and wrong man at the helm, simple

[@blairmccormick4351]

Every team so far has sat back against England. When teams have to open up it will be different

[@Random__is__resistance]

France italy Croatia last 3 tournaments when played a better team. That went well

[@urbanmobility9843]

It is the result that matters. He knows what he is doing. It’s a psychological game and I think England team had purposely playing at a very low profile from the group stage. We shall see their real strength come the knockout stage.

[@3brenm]

That's some serious hope brother 😂

[@TT-fq7pl]

@@3brenm But he ain't wrong though.

[@brianmorecombe2726]

HARRY REDNAPP FA, GET HIM ON THE PHONE

[@bigmoneysteppa]

Bad performances all the way to the final. A.i couldn't figure it out.

[@angel2901]

Who is this woman?

[@edwardtorres1762]

They played the three whackest teams that why they seem so defensivly sound

[@Do_not_assume]

rice, Bellingham, kane are rubbish

[@devilsolution9781]

Toxic englans fans. Bunch of emotional women. We played well yday just didnt make any clear chances.

[@nadirabdelnour756]

Played well?? I’m not an England fan but omds England were so dull to watch

[@devilsolution9781]

@@nadirabdelnour756 They man marked us till the 60th, they were very negative to play. But yh we played good, alot better in the second half after we made space. Mainoo and palmer looked great.

[@devilsolution9781]

@@nadirabdelnour756 Good games take 2 to tango, we played fine

[@TT-fq7pl]

You have a problem with emotional women, or just with emotion, or just with women?

[@devilsolution9781]

@@TT-fq7pl With men acting like menopausal women. Not the best look.

[@ihaveaidsish]

Munter fanbase.

[@adrianharrod3767]

Who cares about the performance flair and nicey nicey football wins NOTHING, I dont care if they play crap all the way to the final and then win its about winning not playing nice

[@MsMytube75]

Hahahahahaha eng is so sad😅

[@sutlavo7866]

Whatever happens, we still believe in Southgate, he will help us cruise into second final...

[@vasilispatsalidis5683]

"Operating in an unusual environment" is when the fans throw beer cans at Southgate. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂