Gareth Southgate Admits England Feared "Public Embarrassment" In Early Stages of Euros | ITV Sport

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[@freakinmurray]

With ya to the end of the line Gareth. My best memories of england in tournaments has been with you at the helm. Let's go

[@sunspot8]

Mine too, by far! I’m grateful for a man who represents us with decency, who has changed the mentality and success of the team and made supporting England fun again. I’ve absolutely loved his time in charge and would be gutted to see it end.

[@Karma1st]

I actually do feel sorry for Gareth. I think there could be a better manager for the job but credit where credit is due he hasn’t done as bad as the hate he’s receiving. He’s done a better job than most.

[@Richard-d1y]

He's our best manager ever! OK Ramsey won a world cup. But that is one tournament. This guy has THREE semi finals in four tournaments. Prior to him we had three semi finals in our whole history.

[@billybatts8283]

His record is good, very good by far the most consistent manager in terms of results. But they come across as cowards on the pitch and they can't beat a big team and choke every time. There's zero fight. I'm a Middlesbrough man, I will always have a soft spot for him but he's not evolved as a manager in one way, he's exactly the same as he was at Boro.

[@kaievoke]

lucky run ins every time

[@danielbooth5035]

Football fans are generally bad judges, no one takes them too seriously.

[@RiverTyne]

He's had the luckiest run of fixtures ever and as soon as we meet a decent team we are out as usual with him sitting on his hands terrified to make changes

[@DezRosswess]

For those saying Southgate might be bit too pally with the players and not ruthless enough, remember the proven winner and disciplinarian Fabio Capello had a good pool of players and did nothing of note with them.

[@blue_red_screen]

1 tournament

[@innervisionjj]

Dude could not even speak English. Bad comparison, therefore.

[@Danzo1212]

@@innervisionjj Yea lets not get another barely english speaking manager

[@Theemptythroneistaken]

​@Danzo1212 having a translator tell you how to do your job instead of the manager must be quite annoying.

[@innervisionjj]

@@Danzo1212 it's when the FA, decided the best way to improve our talent was to speak Sicilian to British born working class heros .

[@ExplainedThroughRap]

Its an impossible job, Southgoat has led England to be a favourite for tournaments, to win penalty shootouts, reach a final, but then gets us to a 3rd semi in 4 tournaments and nobody is happy 😂 We've played teams with a back 5 for the last 3 games, we beat a Slovakia side that beat Belgium, we beat a Swiss team France didnt beat and that KOd Italy, and got the exact same result against Slovenia as Portugal did. It's almost like beating the best players from every country in Europe is quite hard to do

[@blue_red_screen]

And a grand total of...0 trophies

[@billybobthornton9668]

@blue_red_screen You know they only come around once every two years? There's not exactly many international managers or countries that win often, and to get consistent deep runs is an obvious sign of massive improvement.

[@blue_red_screen]

@billybobthornton9668 what about the nations league? 3 more chances not taken so a total of 7 including this euros. Before you say the nations league doesn't count, Croatia fans were devastated after they lost the final last year

[@billybobthornton9668]

@@blue_red_screen The Nations League doesn't count mate. I'm a West Ham fan, we won the Conference League and if felt great, but it's a third rate competition so it counts for sweet FA to the rest of the world 😂 You're telling me you'd be happy if he'd won the Nations League? Even all the money in the world didn't turn Man City into world beaters overnight, he's trying to break a run of awful results, including other managers who didn't even get past the qualifiers with equally heralded squads. He's now developed a squad with experience of reaching major finals and that's often a crucial part of tournament football, I mean, how many times do the minnows win the Champion's League? We've been minnows in terms of our history in these competitions, so we don't suddenly have a right to expect to win and especially not when you consider how volatile tournament football is! Yeah we might have been able to do better with someone else, but who else would you pick that's achievable? Thinking about those options, or lack thereof, Southgate suddenly looks a lot more enticing.

[@blue_red_screen]

@billybobthornton9668 well it would be a trophy which is better than nothing. And comparing it to the conference league makes no sense. Conference league doesn't have elite European teams. Nations league does

[@charlesstanden1685]

Bring it home, Gareth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@SamCovington-fh7ek]

PLEEEEEEEASE

[@sol2701]

It’s gonna be hard- but I’m watching France 🇫🇷 v Spain 🇪🇸 and it’s already 2-1 to Spain 🇪🇸- but what’s most shocking is how open they are, both playing high lines- so maybe we can do something special- come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ♥️🔥⚡️

[@Rocks_GnEds]

@@sol2701still 2-1

[@ST_Law]

Bring the team home*

[@ST_Law]

Bring the team home*

[@robpayne2918]

Very thoughtful man. More interesting than people give him credit for and he really cares passionately. It’s not fun to watch but it’s not mindless that’s for sure. Hope it works out for him

[@Halloweenmascot]

How can u not love Southgate we have had some of the most successful years under him and still most people r calling him rotten I’m disappointed by them

[@Davidculshaw70]

Easy very easy.

[@chalesgolding5314]

The man is to be commended for his ability to endure a caldron of pressure that none of you nor myself could. He is a true patriot 👏

[@RaferJeffersonIII]

Knee takers are not patriots. Stand up and sing the anthem, don’t kneel before communists.

[@hifyn]

Hearing Gareth say it's all he's ever wanted to bring joy and good memories to the fans is so sad. I hate the stick gareth has copped and how those horrible people have changed their tunes now it's going their way. Support through the highs n lows, not just the highs. so shameful :( he's a good man and coach

[@sunspot8]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AndyzHeadshotz]

Gareth has done a great job, it might not have been pretty but he's getting the job done, handled a massive amount of pressure and negativity as well and continues to prove people wrong!!! let win this!!!!

[@jpd2024]

We're with you, Gareth! COME ON ENGLAND!

[@Kan3ManX]

Gareth and this england team have given me and my family such great memories. Now let's go all the way 💪

[@benjamincatling5827]

True England fans love you Gareth. We’ve done the best we have for decades because of you. Your philosophy and emotional connections clearly influences the players and we thank you for that.

[@lukeluke3964]

W are behind you Gareth one thing no one can question is how he’s made the men’s national team a team again not just 11 club rivals. That’s what held us back in the past and fear and ego. That’s the reason we’ve gone further in recent years and battled back. Is because of the chemistry and belief in one another. Come on England I’d be so happy you aswell Gareth you’ve been under a lot of jumping on the bandwagon unfair stick 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁❤️

[@qianlihu1694]

his demeanor hasn’t changed and while still very composed, you can tell he opens up a bit more and is actually quite frank and positive. England has a real chance here.

[@deanhorsfield7861]

We are with you GARATH bring it home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@JosephP6108]

Yes we are 🎉 come on England

[@kristaylor6694]

Being too cautious for fear of getting slated is a self fulfilling prophecy.

[@jaredgilbey3598]

Clearly not? They're in the semi finals

[@fuckYTaddsGreedyCorpration]

playing to stay in the game and giving your stars time to do the business isn't the same as playing cautious because you are scared, it's a strategy and it is working, just becasue you don't like the look of the football on offer, doesn't mean it is lacking in tactics

[@stephenwooding8704]

@@jaredgilbey3598 luckily

[@braddersfam1754]

I saw a ridiculous video from talksport, with Alex Crook calling the England squad thin skinned, trying to ignore the culture of fear which has been referred to many times before. They wouldn't have made it to be playing for England if they were thin skinned. The truth is, talksport have been one of the worst propagators of bullying and criticism of the staff and players, constantly moaning, picking, criticising, and encouraging others to do the same. This doesn't support the team, it does the opposite. So thank you talksport and other media, ITV and more, and loads of fans, for creating an environment in which players feel that negative pressure. It is about time it stopped. Supportiing and backing the team, making them feel ten feet tall will get much better results than the opposite. No team has the right to win every game, to play beautiful football, and we all know England have done very little of that for a long time. We finally have a team which had sustained later involvement in tournaments, winning penalty shoot outs and more, and it's still not enough. Please focus on the positives, and when discussing the negatives, keep things in perspective. A lot of these media teams, pundits etc can deliver really good analytical shows, great insights and more, i prefer they focus on those things.

[@LewissTurner]

Well said

[@TruckerScott..]

And here we have another woke snowflake...

[@braddersfam1754]

@@LewissTurner thanks, I'm sick of seeing it

[@Royal-T1]

This is a great comment , talksport is an absolute shit show and they constantly trott out bullshit for clicks.

[@nameanteater4772]

Talksport is a rag, it’s all for engagement farming

[@gohari012345]

When Gareth was appointed as England manager I was skeptical and critical, however he proved me wrong conclusively by bringing me more England joy than any other manager I've ever seen in my lifetime. I think the mob-like criticism he's faced this tournament has been absolutely absurd and is a cold reflection of how the British mindset can get toxic quickly. Things were dull early on in the tournament, but it's not like any of the players or Gareth "wanted" to play dull, boring football- there was simply a huge mental block and pressure that comes with the England shirt. We have to be able to see the nuances and give Gareth credit and praise for what he's achieved, which is remarkable.

[@ddy9203]

Most ungrateful fans= England fans

[@Nigel-wu5lj]

We put the rules to the game. We deserve better. If you disagree with my comment. Go ahead and you and I can have a conversation about this issue.

[@ChristehzROTMG]

I think we’re allowed to support them whilst being critical of how they play. We aren’t playing attractive exciting football like we know we can, being the best squad in the euros, which is frustrating. However we are getting good results which is encouraging. It’s very conflicting being an England fan right now

[@66kaisersoza]

Xenophobic comment. Many countries like France and Holland have been lambasting they're respective teams

[@66kaisersoza]

Xenophobic comment. French and holland fans have been just like us.

[@twelve-t4c]

grateful for what ..beating teams ranked way lower by the skin of their teeth then getting knocked out by the first decent team they face because of the lack of courage to go for a second goal /

[@RonaldBiggs-u7h]

Carl palmer just had a good shot at goal he's only getting paid £800,000 a week

[@dnbhead1]

I like Gareth, he's brought the team together, he just needs be a bit more ballsy with his decisions and substitutions

[@jkjkISHIM]

8 years in like I don’t know when you think that’s ever going to happen

[@sharkymoon422]

Great management, won nothing yet, in 8 years?! Most of the nation’s have worse teams than us.. If he doesn’t win this tournament then how many as he cost us? 1996? Etc etc..

[@nglforbes]

He needs more than that

[@cryptosaw]

Even tho we all get on to you Gareth, we can’t forget u had the balls to take the pen in euro 96 when others didnt wanna step up you are the gaffer and u win this cup for us u will go down a legend forever! Either way gta respect ya even if you are a bit a pillack sometimes

[@therabbitwhisperer4538]

Said like a true chav

[@Hem98765]

I think the abuse Gareth has received is nothing short of appalling, and it's no wonder so many mangers are so reticent to take the England job. I too have questions about some of his decisions during this tournament, and I have no issue with genuine criticism, but it needs to be acknowledged that he has been the most successful manager of England for decades. The clowns who were pelting beer at him will most likely change their tune and sing "Southgate you're the one" if he does manage to pull this off. The fickleness of English fans is ridiculous.

[@benhayes5396]

The last 2 WC ands Euros before Southgate. Destroyed by Germany 4-1 in the R16 of WC 2010 Lost a QF against Italy where Italy had 20 shots on target to Englands 4 and beaten on pens in Euro 12 Got Grouped without a win in WC14 And that Iceland game in 2016 After Southgate, 1 close QF exit to the reigning champs where England played the ‘better football’ 1 WC semi 2 years after the embarrassment of Iceland with a very weak squad. 1 Euros Final where England lost narrowly. And now a euros semi final. People seem to forget just how bad England were. Now England are a constant presence at the later stages. Yes this Euros England have played poorly, but for the first time in my lifetime England can grind out results. Even if Southgate doesn’t win anything, he has created an England squad with the mentality to not crumble under pressure and a team that actually seems to be able to win.

[@TomBartram-b1c]

Who can knock out a top 2 nation? Chris Coleman: hold my daffodil. .

[@Zizoosworld]

I wouldn't want to be in Gareth shoes. I think he has done a tremendous job

[@JosephP6108]

I like Southgate. He has been arguably our best ever manager, or at least one of. Time to bring it home. Cmon Gareth, and cmon ENGLAND!!!🎉🎉 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️⚽️

[@peterbarry4112]

Spain are going to be shitting themselves about meeting and England with the terrifying Trippier.

[@powespo]

😅

[@eheeb79]

They know he’s a good player over there

[@ElliotHazyday-ki2up]

Meeting and England? What's that mean pal?

[@yeskrurecordzandmedia7465]

Take one trippier over 10 cucurellas 😂

[@Milkydrummer]

I don’t care what anyone says, I like Gareth, and I like the results he’s been getting us.

[@HALWASRIGHT]

I would like to see England go all the way but for FFS, this man is a MASTER in deflection! Sort your tactics out!

[@ElliotHazyday-ki2up]

Your a football genius, why don't you tell us all what England should be doing.

[@HALWASRIGHT]

@@ElliotHazyday-ki2up it's actually "you're". Work on YOUR grammar before trying to talk shit 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@nameanteater4772]

When you have repeated recent success, it turns to future expectations. In 2018 there were no expectations, which is what really helped the players to play their best and not wilt

[@U.S.Outpost31]

Why is the tone of the interview being conducted in such a way that it’s like Gareth Southgate has done a Prince Andrew?

[@gdog5032]

COME ON YOU ENGLAND BOYS!!

[@callum5208]

Kane needs to be swapped for toney or palmer

[@ps5andstuffhere]

Toney yep. Palmer upfront? Lol. Relax

[@goosemav8628]

Don't be stupid ffs toney really 😂😂😂😂😂

[@The-Bengal-Boys]

Calm down dear.

[@Vinny-eo2uv]

Watkins.

[@jonathanh9592]

This game should open a lot more. I think Kane will be ok.

[@lucasglanville2880]

This interviewer asks some bizarre questions

[@jonsevern]

'That's all I've ever wanted' - powerful stuff

[@mavrico7773]

Tactically nieve game management poor. Great bunch of players who have pulled him out of the shit every time

[@shakunkothari2272]

Having good team doesn't always mean great results, Erikson had Beckham, Gerrard, Lampard, Rooney, Owen. Capello had Gerrad, Lampard, Rooney. Yet they didn't any tournament,

[@benhayes5396]

Have a look at that team of 2010 Ashley Cole Frank Lampard Steven Gerard John Terry Wayne Rooney Joe Cole Massive names and a mix of experience and young talent. Knocked out in the round of 16 with a thrashing. 2006 WC All of the above names and Beckham Ferdinand Neville Got knocked out by a mediocre Portugal side in the quarterfinals. And failed to even qualify for the 2008 euros!

[@FPInvention]

ypou are naive to think that absolute nonsense. you have no idea how much work gareth and his team have done to help us change english history.

[@kennethkong5484]

Defense Midfield side to side plodders. It’s not about individual players. It’s the Coach’s ability to provide structures for rapid attack

[@seenoevilhearnoevil5188]

How Gabriel is still a interviewer for itv coverage of england is beyond me he is ask rubbish questions and his whole tone and demina makes it impossible for me to watch the whole of his interviews Itv need to freshen up

[@bluesEvanskro]

He’s always talking like someone’s died

[@JoejoeEng]

It’s very honest to talk about wanting to avoid public embarrassment. But hopefully now they all understand as long as we can see they care, and are fighting every second of the game we will be proud. Like how Georgia made most of us proud in their games because they just never gave up

[@benjacques26]

After all the undeserved hate, you just cant knock gareths record in major tournaments. He deserves big praise to be honest. Come on england!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@sharkymoon422]

@@benjacques26 won nothing, same as everyone else except ALF

[@alexanderpostings7208]

Agreed

[@jackbeswick4662]

Not a great interview imo. Why focus so much on Pickford?

[@nameanteater4772]

I love Pickford, but I wish this interviewer would get lost. Does he even watch football?

[@bluesEvanskro]

@@nameanteater4772 he’s the same everytime, always asking questions like its and interrogation and talking like someone’s died

[@ro55reel5]

Englands number 1, played his part keeping us in

[@jackbeswick4662]

@@ro55reel5 Of course, ask one or two questions sure, but don't spend 80% of the interview on it. There are 25 other players in the squad too.

[@tareqtoyne2737]

hes done a stella job, agreed we dont play pretty football but we get the bloody job done good luck tomorrow guys! COME ON ENGLAND!!!!!

[@bobbypukes605]

I hope Gareth gets another contract. From what I’ve heard, the ball is in his court. I think winning the tournament might actually sway him.

[@mrnumba154]

Are you off your head?😂😂

[@bobbypukes605]

@@mrnumba154 It’s true though. The FA are very happy with him. For me, I personally hope he stays because I like how he’s gelled the group. But it’s the noise that has bothered him this time around. Even if he lifts the trophy, I think he may still take retirement, or make a return to club football (with Man United apparently interested in the way that Gareth works).

[@mrnumba154]

@@bobbypukes605 The FA are a bunch of absolute idiots. The guy hasn't got a clue, bar a couple of moments of individual brilliance we would have been of of this competition having played absolutely no body of note. He is tactically inept and so slow to respond to what is happening on the field. How inferior tactical ability hasade excellent players look rubbish, I hope he goes. Players are very different these days, This squad would have gelled regardless, players from rival clubs hang around together nowadays.

[@paulwaymondo7568]

All the usual ' Its coming home ' excitement has been replaced with Southgate Out memes. Absolute boring shite .

[@marcusiwanik4719]

Results are there. The hate is over the top stemming from people who don’t get what tournament football is about. Well done gareth!

[@alexanderpostings7208]

Exactly

[@bcat845]

He may not be the best manager in the world, but he's given us memories that we didn't have in my lifetime before him. We're with you Gareth BRING IT HOME

[@Millennial_Mike]

I'll always have love for Southgate... He re-engaged the national love / passion for the England national team... he's delivered well in every major tournament. Are there better tactical managers for England? Of course there are... but you'll be pushed to find a manager that the players love and respect more. He'll be passing on a serious torch to his predecessor in the coming months.

[@ashspencer1219]

England pre Southgate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 No semi final in two decades England with Southgate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 2018 World Cup semi final 2020 euros final 2022 World Cup quarter final 2024 euro semi final (for now) Southgate is doing a great job

[@66kaisersoza]

If only other managers had his luck with the draws

[@charlieparkeris]

He's had the luckiest draws of any manager, during a time when England are strong, and other usually strong nations are weak. And he's blown it. He has only beaten who England of any generation would already be expected to beat. As soon as there is an opponent who is good, he loses. I hope that changes this year, but it's Gareth Southgate, and look at how England are playing. It won't change.

[@ashspencer1219]

@@66kaisersoza correct but he’s the best things that’s happened to England since he took over prior to him we never got to major tournament knockouts in over 20 years so he’s doing something right

[@asdgjgjhgs_hhhjs]

yeah but the people on internet said we are shit so obviously they are right

[@sharkymoon422]

@@ashspencer1219 won nothing 🤣😂🤣😂.. No one cares about semi finals and lost finals

[@MrHeyhomes]

Kane is the public embarrassment and that means Southgate is to blame. We pulled a Portugal and the sad part is he will do it again in the World Cup.

[@starkers1997]

He won't be England manager regardless of the result in the EUROs.

[@christopherjhall]

Oh dear. Harry Kane is one of the best strikers in the world, one of the best England has ever had. Your comment is an embarrassment to you, just one person. (What have you ever done in your life? I don’t know, but I wouldn’t want to judge.) The majority of us are behind England. Bring it on.

[@ElliotHazyday-ki2up]

You are a sad guy

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Both the semis and final Gareth couldn't find a way to beat the opposition. He's not got that elite tactician skill which is precisely why England fell over on the final hurdle.

[@ElliotHazyday-ki2up]

We lost a final on penalties, if them spot kicks were scored your narrative would be different.

[@mattinterweb]

This feels a bit painful. He's clearly looks worn out by the media and the questioning here.

[@KHID-JR]

IT'S COMING HOME LADS.🍻.

[@nameanteater4772]

Gareth might not be the best tactician and manager, but has been crucial in changing England for the better in areas of togetherness, confidence and penalties, which have been historic failures of England

[@matt94alexander32]

Troubling how fragile and entitled these modern players are. Most criticism comes from fans who care and are passionate and expect better. We have been making mountains out of molehills all tournament and have been lucky to still be in it multiple times.

[@jonk3984]

Why is there somebody's photocopied posterior being used as a background for this video?

[@unclebensrice4702]

Anyone remember the PR piece they did before the Solvenia game saying they don't listen to the critics and it won't affect how they play 😂😂😂

[@snj2102]

Hero

[@richardhenderson1902]

The fact that Southgate’s first comments regarding Saka’s and Kane’s performances was in reference to their defensive contribution tells you everything you need to know about this man. It’s embarrassing.

[@ElliotHazyday-ki2up]

What's more embarrassing is you being here and watching an interview of englands manager when you think he is embarrassing.

[@Hoscitt]

Keep Kane on the bench! It's not his tournament

[@MazGaziPresents]

Lets av it lads. Come on England!!!

[@mingyeewong1590]

Let’s hope Gareth gets it right. Bring it home! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@kingleonidas6092]

Remember, 3 semi finals in 4 tournaments

[@thomaslangley1571]

Go out there. Be brave, enjoy the football, look out for each other. We are all behind you. Three. Lions. On. The . Shirt.

[@Dah2291]

Funny how people act as if there have been better managers than him (results wise) .

[@martinboland2965]

Gareth is English to the Core, in his Life but most importantly he gave everything to Englands Cause, he has never spoke about his personal sacrifice to what he believes in ! Obviously he must have an amazing Family outside of football !! To survive the bad press from former collogues, it shows his through strength!! As an Irishman Big Jack was our Hero! And still is,! Gareth and his Boys are True Hero’s YOU THE ENGLISH Public do not be doped by Past Losers ! Lineker , Shearer, & Co are The Real Embarrassment,!

[@Zizoosworld]

Why doesn't the reporter asked whether Harry Kane is underrated?

[@darrenferguson7525]

As a united fan I hope rashford and sancho are watching when we win and pull their finger out next season I'm glad they are not a part of it

[@C33Fernandez]

I saw an interesting post today essentially saying that support and positivity are counter-culture. For whatever reason now (maybe the algorithm, or insecurity, or the inability to stay relevant), there is a "performative cruelty" occurring en masse in both social and mainstream media spaces. It's demonstrating some kind of 'hardassery', not because they genuinely believe in it or live that way themselves, but because they want to promote that kind of image of toughness. I guess they called it machismo back in the day, and it's definitely performative.

[@RonaldBiggs-u7h]

2nd half England vs Netherlands, England have 2 constantly chase the ball down when its in the Netherlands possession constantly, and the most other important point is 2 win the match is if England can't pass the ball outside the 18 yard box into the box have a shot don't be scared England has got 100 million pound strikers if england can't pass the ball outside the Netherlands 18 yard box to cross it in the box just have a shot, JUST Have A SHOT

[@simonc4077]

Good luck Gareth and the boys x

[@clodmagrof]

Why does he remind me of Asmongold

[@66kaisersoza]

Asmongold is FAR more engaging

[@Satireinmyattire]

Eyebrows innit.

[@SuperChalkster]

if they go 1 up just dont sit on it, defending a 1 goal lead very rarely is enough.

[@ADayintheUK]

Dear god he’s boring

[@Katya-zj7ni]

C’mon Holland…waste those “Tom Hanks” on and off the field 😂

[@BusWill2006]

He’s not a bad bloke but in future needs better prep and to make subs much earlier.

[@Davidculshaw70]

He’s had 8 years and still does the same

[@dondamon4669]

Tge racism wasn't from English people it was from people who have moved to England so it's getting annoying now that they don't say that!!

[@braddersfam1754]

He's got us to the 3rd semi final in 4 tournaments, and all most can do is moan, it really is pathetic. It's not passionate, it's ignorant and entitled. Be constructive with criticism instead of destructive. He takes the flak from the players, he's calm and collected. He's not the greatest, but he's the best England manager in my lifetime in my opinion, and I'm 45.

[@詹姆斯-k2k]

People won’t realise what they had until he’s gone.

[@braddersfam1754]

@@詹姆斯-k2k exactly, I remember what it was like before he was here, like the Hodgson era etc, Keegan who was wanted for his passion and attacking football, Capello who was wanted for his reputation and discipline... The FA have listened to the fans so many times, and each time it ended badly. Southgate has not only built a team, he's helped to build a structure for the future, that knows how to play in tournaments for a start

[@66kaisersoza]

Another manager would have won something with this team. Hodgson had a crap squad Capello had the aging golden generation Sven had a good team. But he was too pragmatic much like Gareth Southgate. That team being more imbalanced than Gareth's squad

[@braddersfam1754]

@@66kaisersoza thanks for the comment 👍

[@CTOTHER]

@@66kaisersozaWhat makes you so sure? Pep has won one CL with City, Sir Alex 2 with United, Jose 2. The list goes on. It’s very, very difficult to get over the line in tournaments. Why are you making excuses for the other England managers of the past? An aging golden generation?! 😂 You need to check your facts mate, most of the players were under 30. Almost all were in their prime. Southgate isn’t a great coach, but he has brought unity. A team that we can proud of. There’s no guarantee another coach would’ve done that. The players obviously work their arses off for him too. He cares so much, and that means something.

[@buzzztang]

We can criticize his style of play but we cant criticize his patriotism.

[@limitless1919]

best way to prove us wrong is to win the whole bloody things gareth

[@selhurt]

Interviewer is like the grim reaper. I would advise England team and manager moving forward to not take interviews until the tournament is over . Be it as winners or not

[@PUKAHUKER]

People who love Gareth Southgate ❤️ ⬇️

[@4gxryhcstjiijv]

That’s all I’ve ever wanted…🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@GM-fn3ku]

This is exactly why you need grealish and Maddison and co. Arrogance is needed to win. Less nice guys but nervous to play

[@danlondon4588]

If we win the euros we get the cup, if we lose.. Southgate goes! Win win!

[@calummcgregor1200]

Either back way easy draws shows how good team is to play pish not click after a long long season the pressure we put on these boys

[@peterbennett7176]

Whatever you think of Gareth as a manager maybe we can all agree that Gabriel is a worse interviewer.

[@robertcornelius8056]

So it was the pressure of public expectations and not his lack of ideas . Not his fault , another 10 years incoming

[@REX4340]

Southgate is like an evil cult leader.

[@lmcguire3790]

Does anyone notice he doesn’t dismiss the comments regarding Kane’s fitness or injury questions. I think if Kane was generally fit, he would be made up to dismiss the questions. Non the less… Goodluck and hopefully Kane bags a hatrick and silences everyone

[@alexhaynes7220]

Saka is a top player and nearly and or all most and definitely world class and Saka should not be playing in defence at all

[@wolvezy]

So un professional theyre supposed to ignore it and get on with it hes turned them all into whining babies

[@ro55reel5]

It's still noise, you are a part of it

[@johnnyjohnson947]

What is wrong with these players, they are the only professional sports people that come out with this nonsense. I like Southgate but he has made a lot of mistakes this time around, the left back situation, the fact that everyone thought Mainoo should play the 1st game yet we have to through trent, to gallagher before he would do what the whole world could see. Everyone could see the system was not working and needed to change yet he sticks to his guns to the point that he was seconds away from being knocked out, then changes against the Swiss like the whole world was asking for then we look the best we have looked. He is making a mistake leaving kane on for so long when he is literally barely moving?? This is what is annoying me, just own your mistakes and move on, admit we have had a bit of luck, but this delusional victim mentality is unbelievable

[@cheahhhh]

My god this guy is absolutely hopeless and if we do win, it will be thanks to the players for taking control.

[@MS-ii1sv]

His touchy feely therapy style talk is sickening.

[@JamesCM86]

@@MS-ii1svwhat a strange comment

[@MS-ii1sv]

@@JamesCM86 It's strange to talk like he does if your a football coach. It's all about feelings and relationships and psychology. It makes him and the team look weak.

[@JockTalk7]

Describe Gareth in one word:

[@66kaisersoza]

Dull

[@lemon_j22]

Gareth.

[@Mollythebasset]

"Football isn't what it used to be!... Game's gone!... overpaid prima donnas!... Southgate is clueless!... Championship level manager!... Start Gordon on the left!... Kane is running in treacle!... change the whole team at half time!... We're so shit!... I HATE Southgate!... " Here's my easy-to-follow step-by-step guide to England finally winning a major tournament. Step 1: English media makes England favourites to win. Step 2: England fans naively expect England to win. Step 3: Expectation gets to England players. Step 4: England players fear dissapointing fans. Step 5: England players can't play with freedom. Step 6: England fans bemoan players' lack of freedom. Step 7: England players find a way to win anyway. Step 8: England fans bemoan the performance of the team. Step 9: England players find a way to win with composure. Step 10: England fans bemoan the easy route to the latter stages. Step 11: England players beat the opposition put in front of them. Step 12: England fans bemoan the lack of free-flowing football. Step 13: England finally win a tournament. Step 14: England fans look back nostalgically on the good old days. Rinse and repeat. This message was proudly sponsored by #Brexit #BorisJohnson #RishiSunak #LizTruss #JeremyCorbyn #GlastonburyFestival #BritishSummertime #PrinceAndrew #Banksy #RwandaAirlines #Botox #JamieOliver #Radio 2 #LoveIsland #NovakDjokovic

[@leonleon2276]

He should be saving these sort of comments fora book later on. But I guess it’s reverse psychology on the media and fans constantly negative. Little guilt trick.

[@AuroraBorealis11111]

He could talk a glass eye to sleep 👁 💤

[@FPInvention]

so if you want us to win, stop the hate, pretty simple. back the team

[@lewismartin4306]

There was only negativity after they played poorly for 3 games