'I'm not interested!' - Gareth Southgate on England criticism, Slovenia and more | ITV Sport

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[@denisako6493]

He should run for prime minister after this he's a perfect politician

[@jamesrobertson9697]

The FA will probably do a swap deal with the tory party.

[@Tommy-jl9dm]

​@@jamesrobertson9697he's deffo labour . Woke boring politically correct

[@Dee78584]

It's hard to decide who is the most boring to listen to. Starmer, Sunak or Southgate.

[@michaelbennett9127]

Unlike managing England, I think he would do a better job. His capacity for BS is extraordinary.

[@pensacola2015]

@@Tommy-jl9dm Gareth Sunak is Mr conservative

[@stannats2637]

€4.4 million pounds a year. In what fucking world does he hold the qualifications to be on that sort of wedge after telling us the reason we are so flat is because we don’t have Kalvin Phillips

[@patinho5589]

lol. Indeed. We had chances in the last game to pass to Saka when he was only marked by one player and it that tightly.. with space to turn and run at the defence…. But we opted not to.. to pass backwards.. as if we would find an actual opening after passing it around the back lots… we have no ability to create openings… Gareth should have been screaming at the full back / midfielder to make that pass to Saka.. After passing it backwards we didn’t know what to do and eventually, 10 seconds later ended up giving it to Saka in a way worse position more tightly marked..

[@bonglesnodkins329]

England DID play much better with Phillips in the side.

[@Ironsmiler]

I remain incredulous about that Phillips quote. Of all the talent we have, he is focused on that donkey not being in the squad.

[@DanielS10291]

Wage*

[@bonglesnodkins329]

@@DanielS10291 No, "wedge" is a euphemism for a wad of cash.

[@Windbadger]

Let's see: 1. He was a defender in his playing days. 2. He's a defensive manager. 3. He's defensive in this interview. I feel like a pattern is emerging..

[@kevoreilly6557]

But the defense sucks …. Oh, wait

[@LittleBobbleProductions]

And in every match of the greatest consequence, his team started well, dropped too deep, cheaply surrendered possession and always snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. In this regard, Southgate has shown remarkable consistency.

[@Vegan_Photographs]

Juergen Klopp was a defender…

[@Tails7212]

@@Vegan_Photographs Jurgen was a central midfielder

[@masonduckett2332]

Why does it matter if he's a defensive manager? Playing attacking football isnt part of the job description. Its not like england have a rich history of reaching finals and playing attacking football is it

[@JckSwan]

I'd like Southgate as a neighbour. Firstly, because he seems like a nice guy; he'd feed the cat and let me borrow his lawnmower. But also because it'd mean I'd be a millionaire.

[@paulsmyth3580]

Buy your own lawnmower his would go backwards and sideways

[@VoiceOfThe]

🤣💯🎯

[@GazH-zc7jj]

Id like to be his neighbour too, at 44 years of age of enjoy playing knock down ginger again 😂

[@trappz_io2620]

@@GazH-zc7jj😂😂

[@GazH-zc7jj]

@trapzz-io glad someone remembers what knock down ginger is 😂👍

[@Kentish9494]

Absolute box ticker.

[@anthonytalby7483]

He’s an absolute bellend

[@anorthernsoul5600]

Was gonna say his missus would be happy but then I re-read what you said.

[@greg1943-u3i]

Yup. Turns out rainbow armbands don't win tournaments.

[@MicealCanavan]

@mindyerownbusiness-p7t well maybe they do, as it turns out.

[@chrismitchell2791]

Take it back mate?

[@tims4694]

I actually feel sorry for England fans. We in the US have a terrible manager in Berhalter, but in reality, we have no chance of winning major tournaments. England does have the talent to win tournaments, but they have a manager who won't let them show their talents. It must be terribly frustrating.

[@kevoreilly6557]

Nice win last night … looked solid …. I think semis

[@bonglesnodkins329]

You have it backwards. The big problem right now is he’s trying to fit too many talented players into the side instead of focusing on balance.

[@vbk9293]

I was actually impressed by the USA’s style of play vs Bolivia. Also looked pretty good in the 1-1 draw v Brazil. At least you guys play progressive modern football

[@matthewmedley8532]

Really hope it’s his last tournament. Inundated with attacking quality and still parks the bus 1-0 up,against Denmark. Bonkers!

[@yamiscape]

@@bonglesnodkins329focusing on big names and protecting reputations rather than playing those specific players in specific positions that will get results

[@jamesabbott8621]

Why is it set up like a episode of Banged Up Abroad

[@welds2077]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@kofologysays490]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidmarchant9386]

Cos it's criminal behaviour 😂

[@sunizzo]

😂😂😂brilliant

[@garethrobertson20]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ThillyThauthageth]

WHYYYY HAVE YOU MISSED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THESE 3 THINGS THE ENTIEE NATION IS THINKING ABOUT: 1) playing Bellingham next to Rice and Foden as a 10 2) Sitting back after scoring a goal 3) His comment on Kalvin Phillips when he actually has Rice already and doesn't need 2 holding midfielders

[@gee2k6]

Safe, pre picked questions, with the most passive interviewer going. All this interview is likely to do is frustrate people more.

[@leeohalleron329]

Exactly! The Interviewer missed the most important question that would have put him on the spot, being, "What do you say to the in depth critism out there stating that you constantly play too many square pegs in round holes"?

[@yamiscape]

English journalists are paid off and ask pre planned questions. They can’t ask any serious or relevant questions as that’s “controversial”

[@tq6892]

‘We don’t settle for mediocre’ Says the man who said England struggled to find a replacement for Kalvin Phillips.

[@kokop.1610]

🤣

[@kkaka26]

The way he sucked out my energy in this interview is how he sucks out the energy off the players.

[@kd5973]

I can’t imagine being riled up before a game having to listen to his pre-match talk. I imagine him saying “go out there and try your best!”

[@Salacious-Crumb]

He wouldn't dare talk over Steve Holland giving the team talk .. he would have to ask Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink for permission first

[@sandstormer8386]

That's exactly what he should be doing - not creating any headlines ahead of a big game. He saw the questions coming (most were ridiculous) and handled them well, taking the sting out of them. He doesn't have to tell us what we want to hear, he just has to prepare the team - and part of that is blocking out unhelpful noise. They're contractually obliged to do these interviews and after eight years Gareth knows how the media works and how headlines are generated. Everyone knows we weren't great against Denmark - it's time to get over ourselves and move onto the next. We don't half love a bit of hand-wringing in this country - it's excruciating.

[@Tommy-jl9dm]

Yeah he's an energy vampire

[@kkaka26]

@@sandstormer8386 yes but imagine him motivating players or imagine him being bold with playing style..i can't. He has players like Foden or Saka who need to play with high energy and team movement. Compare him to Arteta or Guardiola on the sideline. He has no energy and he sounds like a politician with questions, i mean WAKE UP. The team is playing with zero energy

[@andy_J_11]

So much vigour, courage and character in this man. What a leader. A tactical mastermind. Strong in heart and mind. A true coach, envied and feared by all those who come up against him. …says no one.

[@JamesCM86]

Oh give it a rest

[@1Flyingfist]

It's England.... Not Italy / Spain / Brazil. England has always been about hard work and being the underdog. With the exception being euro 96. England literally had Capello at one point and were still not good enough. 😳

[@inonothing09]

Whatever youre smoking share it ,because I cant even whatch this shit ! He makes my skin crawl ... like Rishi the skidmark ! If you really cared for England you'd piss off !

[@Matt-ou7tu]

​@@1FlyingfistEnglish footballers have improved technically since those days. The academies in England are far more geared towards creating technical players than physical type players.

[@tempestgodz8579]

@@1FlyingfistWe’re not the underdogs anymore tho. The days of Spain having all the best players in Europe is gone. Keep in mind we have the PL & La Liga Best player of the season and the golden boot winner of Europe. The underdog excuse ain’t gonna cut it

[@VautourDX]

England aren't a team and they'll get torn to shreds in the knockout stages.

[@deanhorsfield7861]

Time will tell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@nathankirk4118]

Non English man here. ENGLAND WILL GO FAR. GET BEHIND YOUR TEAM FFS

[@DaveDoran]

Slovenia 2_0.england ,easy bet ,this guy is a clown 🤡

[@deanhorsfield7861]

@@DaveDoran ok mate what have you been smoking 🤣🤣

[@deanhorsfield7861]

@@nathankirk4118 thanks mate at least someone has the balls to say it it’s ridiculous mate honestly the way most people are carrying on it’s like we have been beaten by every team we have played we are still in beaten in this tournament and people still not happy you can’t win no matter what team he picks the so called professional fans would still have somthing negative to say

[@lsg7117]

Neither are we

[@benellis2685]

Did he actually just say 'I don't think what they've done for their clubs has any relevance' really?

[@frankylampard3931]

When it comes to England this has been the case for all of our lives so hes not wrong lol.

[@marksheffield4958]

It doesn't have any relevance

[@tempestgodz8579]

Stupidest line in the world , this is how you end up with a cripple at LB who can’t even play, and end up saying shit like “we miss Kalvin Phillips”

[@bencampbell9106]

So, what basis does he pick players if not for their club form? That's mental 😂

[@90Nabz90]

@@bencampbell9106 It has relevance on why they are chosen. It doesn't have relevance on how they play considering the absolute massive difference between club and international football.

[@glynhayes5930]

What a wet flannel.. no doubt the only change we’ll see tomorrow’s TAA out and Gallagher in.

[@michaelweeks5858]

Sadly, I fear you’re right. Although, I reckon we’ll progress … will probably end up a draw

[@jasonho3480]

I will die if I see this

[@adamscott6719]

Sadly this will be the change even though Gallagher didn’t improve the team both times he replaced Trent

[@GazH-zc7jj]

Gareth pleading with UEFA to allow kalvin phillips to be a squad replacement for someone 😂

[@kofologysays490]

@@jasonho3480 r.i.p buddy 🙏🏿

[@Dan-mm1yl]

It's not the results-it's not the players- it's the style of play that most fans are frustrated about. It is like watching paint dry. When these group of players don't play like that for their clubs

[@alanrichardson1816]

It would be more fun to watch said paint dry...

[@juliancaesar4575]

I don’t dislike Southgate as much as most because I actually remember how bad England were before he came along. Many of you might be too young to actually grasp what it was like to watch awful England matches with star studded players like Rooney, Beckham etc. Didn’t matter, they didn’t deliver for England EVER. No trophies while they were playing. No final either. All while playing side to side, pass back football. Don’t act like we’ve bn playing godly football for centuries because it’s bn absolutely awful. With this man, at least I got to see a final and that has ultimately bn the best since our World Cup win whether you like it or not

[@twoolio]

He's a lucky bastard, that's the main reason any of what you said happened

[@stephenhill545]

The 80s and 90s sides I remember were generally pretty good, with the exception of the Taylor era, another stubborn man with little imagination.

[@mattdrake7197]

While I do agree with what you said, you have to remember that the opposition back then were of a much higher level than they currently are.

[@anthtan]

Were things actually worse under Eriksson and Capello? I think they were good, but rather unlucky. Now, they're worse, but they've been rather lucky.

[@mattdrake7197]

@juliancaesar4575 much tougher opposition back then as well.

[@Lord_OTD]

These players deserve a better coach. I love what Southgate has done for the national team, he took over during a tough period in our history, but we’ve got world class players with unbelievable talent. They deserve better.

[@sammoore6835]

We have always had worldclass players. It's the players who don't wanna win or else we would off . Harry kane is the most overated helmet. England always plays better without him

[@arranmelaugh5606]

Yeah he’s got us out of the shit and the dark times under Roy hodgson but he’s taken us as far as he can. This has to be his last tournament

[@icerice8661]

I don’t know what you crediting him for, he wasted your best generation. You never beaten a top team in the tournaments, your team is on paper probably top 3 in the world. Southgate is atrocious

[@MathewParker-by4nx]

He’s done nothing but lose to every team half decent and beaten teams we would managerless.

[@ianseymour7339]

If he took my wife on a dirty weekend, they would come back with matching jumpers and now ‘besties’…what a nice guy.

[@davidmarchant9386]

His idea of a dirty night is a bucket of BBQ chicken wings

[@GazH-zc7jj]

If you took his wife on a dirty weekend hed probably Thank you when you got back 👍

[@MatthewMcRowan]

The way your team play is not interesting

[@davidmarchant9386]

Cos we have a disinterested manager

[@Benjamin-lc3gx]

Doesn't see criticism... maybe he should go look

[@SimonFlynn-un1ur]

Don't see how that would help

[@DanielGreen-z4l]

​@@SimonFlynn-un1urExactly

[@joeyparker1823]

“What was missing in the Denmark game?” How about a tactically aware manager……

[@arryharry]

If pensive and calculatingly defensive were a person, Gareth would give them tips on pragmatism. He has no outward passion, as if that's a sign of weakness, not freedom of expression. It's indicative in every fibre of his 'management' of this ludicrously talented group of world-class players.

[@MatthewMcRowan]

True. It's hard to motivate these guys after long season with charisma of library worker

[@LSUOdyssey]

If Southy was a real manager, he wouldn't even be doing this interview. He's more about winning the media wars than actual tournaments

[@XBR4Da]

Good interview. Its been a poor start but I still believe in the team and Gareth. The criticism after Denmark is fair but the hate for him is ridiculous now. We will be in a good position come the later knockout rounds.

[@TheDYNAMITE001]

This is crazy, interviewing a coach in the middle of a tournament, almost on a game by game basis. I can't imagine the pressure he must be under.

[@GazH-zc7jj]

Evening gareth, how's the food and hotel?

[@veoydigo]

If he feels overwhelmed, he must quit now.

[@DynamoDave134]

@@GazH-zc7jjfood don’t taste the same without Kalvin Phillips 😭

[@kevoreilly6557]

Yeah … they should pay him for this

[@AdamHart-jd5pz]

He’s under pressure because he’s shit

[@LSUOdyssey]

"Im not interested" THAT'S MY COMEBACK WATCHING YOUR EXCUSE FOR A TEAM

[@SChapps]

This media shite just shouldn’t be a thing during an international tournament, let them lock in and prepare properly

[@TC-oj2vd]

Can you imagine his team talk - lets be sensible lads, stay calm, keep your heads and whatever happens, don't take any chances or risks. Be safe out there. And I definitely don't want to see any passion.

[@paulrichardson9843]

Also 'Remember we are in control of the group so if we score an early goal, you can all sit back and just defend for rest of the game.' That's his masterplan.

[@casalaguna22]

And boys when you're on the pitch doing your thing I promise I won't shout at you to change anything, you're all perfect the way you are, there are no losers only second best winners, remember that. And that tactics rubbish, clear pressing directions, in game management, all the complicated stuff your club managers do, we don't need that because we have a chilled out positive vibe and we've prioritised our mental health - and that's our edge! So relax it'll be fine, tehehe love you guys x

[@kimbirch1202]

He doesn't seem to realise that his tactics and team.selection have been poor.

[@paulsmyth3580]

He's not interested

[@kimbirch1202]

@@paulsmyth3580 We will see .

[@davidmarchant9386]

Just think how unsatisfied his wife is with hos other performances

[@superguyx5468]

@@davidmarchant9386this ^^ 🤣 he’s the ultimate beta

[@Vegan_Photographs]

Poor team selection 🙄 Please, the team as a whole is a very strong team and England fans literally ignores every other country, ignores the fluidity in other squads and ignores the fact players in 2024 can play multiple positions All of the players you’re going on about have literally won MOTM awRds in the positions they apparently can’t play Stop being such an emotional wreck

[@mattycazza1]

Insane this yes we need to play a bit better but we are still top of the group and have achieved so much over the past 8 years let's get behind Gareth and this wonderful talented group of players!

[@jamesmclardy8636]

Lets get behind the lads!! Come on England!! 🦁🦁🦁

[@greg1943-u3i]

I think we are behind the lads. Just not this simp.

[@darrenc2909]

We need to get someone in who knows the country. To get a smile back on everyone’s faces

[@Kan3ManX]

The media don't help. Just compounding the pressure even more, it's been relentless since the last game. Played terrible so far but we do have 4 points. Look at portugal when they won the tournament or when Argentina played the first game of world cup

[@stephenhill545]

I bet Denmark and Serbia couldn't believe their luck after we went low block after outplaying them for 20 minutes and leading.

[@Kan3ManX]

@@stephenhill545 totally agree it's madness

[@kevoreilly6557]

“I’m not interested” … right back at ya

[@EverythingSportHQ]

This is the first time in the southgate era that there has been a clear divide between the fans and the players. The fans aren't happy with the players and manager's performances and the players have been lashing out

[@dansmithnodq6854]

Fans have been a disgrace

[@Ben-il3oc]

They should focus on their performance instead of worrying criticism which are legit based on game footage. Can they look at themselves in the mirror and say they are their absolute best?

[@Matt-ou7tu]

​@@dansmithnodq6854no they haven't. The performances have been dire so far.

[@dansmithnodq6854]

@@Matt-ou7tu to say drop Foden and Kane when your top of group with 4 points is an overaction

[@dansmithnodq6854]

@@Matt-ou7tu can you name me a group stage after two games in Euros when we had more points ?

[@TheFragilityOfIdeas]

Southgate out after this tournament - even if by some miracle we win it. Contract is up in December - new blood! I’m keen on both Howe and Klopp!

[@Jonathan-hb2qt]

Totally agree

[@greg1943-u3i]

Pep is up for it too - if the FA can wait a few months.

[@mrnumba154]

'It's very familiar territory' and 'I'm not interested' these two phrases sum this guy up perfectly.

[@petehoar365]

How can we get Southgate & Kane out of this team ?

[@Thebaldbeardmen113]

Embarrassing whole of England knows what midfield to play and he won’t listen

[@CristanioPeweyyy]

Jude 8 Foden 10 Rice 6

[@DS-cp3fg]

@@CristanioPeweyyy Yep

[@WannabePlayer18]

We looked wide open against Iceland with Foden in the 10 and Mainoo/Rice operating behind him. Gordon would play in the system you mention; he played against Iceland in that experiment also. The only real difference is Saka would be involved over Palmer from the Iceland game and that would stretch the game and offer more movement around Foden. I’m not so sure the dream team style approach that gets everyone excited would work. I actually think Foden and Kane simply struggle to play with one another, they want to operate in similar spaces and Foden is often looking for runs in areas Kane doesn’t take up; equally, Kane is looking for runners in behind and Foden seems unwilling to make those runs. The best international teams often sacrifice one or two big names for balance and I think there’s a real argument that we’re in that position. I think each game is different and there are times when a real aggressive attacking approach may be the way to go, but there are definitely other occasions when the right option will be Gallagher to initiate the press, or Mainoo to receive the ball deeper and move through the lines with control/without making the game too stretched. If TAA gets another opportunity then it’s vital Gordon and/or Watkins play; he needs that movement to be effective.

[@enemywithin1295]

I don't understand his comment about Kalvin Philips, and there being no replacement for him. He's not banned, and he's certainly not injured, so why not select Kalvin Philips if he's that good?

[@redd605]

He left out Henderson who would of been perfect , now he realises he made a mistake as well as grealish.and he is complaining. About the formation.

[@CristanioPeweyyy]

Grealish on the flank, Foden in the 10, Jude at the 8, Rice at 6 and Palmer on the right.

[@ronakattack]

His point about Philips is correct imo. If you check out fourfourtwo’s analysis, he broadly agrees too. It’s less about Philips specifically and more that we as England have rarely produced a world class deep lying number 6. Rice is not that player, he’s more of an 8. Arsenal’s struggles this season, that run of a few games, coincided with him being played in a number 6 role. He’s not used to receiving the ball on the half turn and making progressive passes. Philips was a more natural number 6 and Southgate reaching for his name does highlight the lack of players who can play that role which is so pivotal, especially for international football.

[@superguyx5468]

We have James Ward Prowse?? Gareth is a complete clown

[@poliver1980]

Gareth strikes me as an insecure person. The shifty eye-blinking, the defensiveness, the game-plan and tactics. I also think that's reflected in the team. A good person, don't get me wrong. But insecure

[@joebloggs8292]

He’s a ponce

[@hmq9052]

​@@joebloggs8292Concision 10/10

[@JamesCM86]

Not insecure, tired of the constant criticism and judgment. Ready to move on, it’s obvious. The next one probably won’t win either, it’s the history of the England

[@veoydigo]

Está cagado

[@bonglesnodkins329]

@@joebloggs8292You mean he’s not a working class thicko like most people involved in English football.

[@dainsismey4900]

Hard to press a back 3? It's literally a 3v3 mate.

[@GazH-zc7jj]

Spot on mate 👍 hard to press a back 3 when you have a front 3 of saka, foden and kane 😂 the guy literally is clueless 😂

[@Spidersox1989]

Dude in the comments just naming harry potter characters 😭

[@womenonthemovefitness]

Gareth trolling everyone by saying ‘I’m not interested’ has made my day. No team has stood out in this tournament so far. People need to get a grip and remember the state we were in back in 2016

[@calmitch5009]

Wonder what he keeps looking at on his right...maybe kalvin Phillips

[@greg1943-u3i]

Nah. It's the media officer. All these interviews are ready to be stopped the moment they ask a real question.

[@-VForValhalla-]

What did he say in this interview? I fell asleep 15 seconds in.

[@martimpocinho5113]

England’s biggest challenge is dealing with expectations. Media, bookies and fans making England undisputed favourites in the lead-up to the tournment.

[@KevinMole-cj3kl]

Not me mate I had no expectation in them at all

[@lukemclellan2141]

Then just field the team everyone thinks is the right one. If it works, happy days. If not, who can blame you?

[@trevisobrando8971]

England’s biggest challenge is having Southgate as the manager, no charisma, no character, team plays shit

[@leeohalleron329]

I can not believe that with a striaght face he stated that "We do not settle for mediocre" - Mr 'withdraw all the players back to the half way line after taking a 1-0 lead himself. I have gone beyond despising this out of his depth jellyfish of a man - i am now at the point where he actully infuriates me. GET HIM OUT!!!

[@mathewi7pace507]

The only change is Alexander arnold . Jesus man get a life make way to a new manager that could lead this players to glory were in the golden era we need something

[@shanebrown1544]

Why take 1 left back who's injured? Surely we have a half decent left back in England that can come in and do a job?

[@JckSwan]

Leif Davis!

[@yabetterwatchout]

Chilwell or Mitchell would have offered so much more than Trippier

[@GazH-zc7jj]

Who's leif davis? Is he the competition winner on the frosties box?

[@Paul-gh6ng]

​@@GazH-zc7jjLeft back at Ipswich Town

[@GazH-zc7jj]

I know mate I was being sarcastic but cheers 👍 my point is that supporters of bang average teams thinking their players should be in the England team, palace fans are the worse for it, Ipswich have had a superb season but can you see leif davis coping with players like musiala, mbappe, williams? It's becoming tiring now hearing supporters of average teams hyping up there players.

[@Joe-d4s4x]

I’m sorry it actually frightens me this man is leading the best squad England have had in a generation into battle. I watched the all or nothing: German team version the other day with Hanson Flick. Yes that team was pretty bad but watching him mange the passion was amazing, this guy is a wet lettuce.

[@richy3084]

He's like Starmar, some Aldi in middle England is missing an assistant manager

[@aidanely]

Honestly he gets so much criticism because we want him to do well, however he has wasted what could of been some very good teams

[@KBeezyEsq]

Less likeable, less honest and more lacking. Even his conversations are tactically inept.

[@leeturton9254]

Southgates going whether he wins the thing or not...in my opinion...8 years is long enough in that job

[@Toracube]

Looks like palmer is about to do a Ben white, Gareth.

[@WannabePlayer18]

“The external isn’t going to help us.” Spot on. Block out the noise - any opinions, tactical analysis from pundits etc. only serves to confuse the staff and unsettle the players. Block it all out, stay off the internet, stick together in the camp and trust each other. I hope that’s what the squad are doing, because it gives us the best chance of playing our best football.

[@superguyx5468]

So keep playing Trent at Midfield? Not spot on. Never listening to criticism results in never improving

[@WannabePlayer18]

@@superguyx5468 criticism from ex-players and armchair supporters will get us nowhere. Tactical analysis from teams of staff who know the players inside out and know their physical situation makes much more sense and causes less confusion within the group. Gallagher will play tomorrow to initiate a press and allow Bellingham and Foden to also press higher and with more intensity. It will also alleviate some of the pressure on Kane to press, because he isn’t able to do so. Trent has struggled because of what’s around him, to be effective he needs movement in behind - Kane and Foden have failed to offer that. Foden will get higher up the pitch if we press higher, so the staff will look to trigger that press before they look to drop Foden. Trent will be dropped tomorrow as a result and he’s unfortunate; he would’ve had more joy with Gordon making runs in behind or even Watkins etc. Everything I’ve said there is fairly basic and is the type of discussion that will be happening behind the scenes; there won’t be “were useless, what’s going on lads? Where’s the desire? Why are we sitting in at 1-0 up?” style conversations like there are in the media. The reason being? They serve to help no one and they offer no real tactical answers.

[@superguyx5468]

@@WannabePlayer18 obviously your solution don’t work mate we played the same team twice in a row

[@WannabePlayer18]

@@superguyx5468 my solution isn’t the same starting eleven 😂 I’m not the manager, I trust the staff to get us playing better regardless of the starting eleven. 4 points after 2 games isn’t a crisis no matter how badly people want to express their English upbringing and be unnecessarily negative!

[@superguyx5468]

@@WannabePlayer18 mate 5 points and 2 goals from the easiest group in euros is a crisis

[@colinlogan3397]

He is fucking bricking it. Never seen him this defensive.

[@nathanwheller7037]

Not even when he played at CB was he this defensive

[@66kaisersoza]

He's always defensive 😅

[@GazH-zc7jj]

I have, I've seen this all before, the same garbage speech after every poor game or tournament exit, the guy is so predictable.

[@DanielGreen-z4l]

I hope we win 3-0 tomorrow to shut up those doubters, whom there are far too many of.

[@GazH-zc7jj]

No mate it's not us being doubters, for people my age ( 44 ) and above and people in their mid thirties all we have witnessed is disappointing tournament after disappointing tournament, it's not doubting, we just see the same old rubbish every 2 - 4 heard

[@SilverShamrock71]

Sensible response, best manager we've had since El Tel. But we need to start going after that second and third goal, sack off this park the bus nonsense

[@66kaisersoza]

The neville Chamberlain of football. Make way for a true leader Southgate! Do the honourable thing and resign

[@bonglesnodkins329]

Best England tournament record in the last fifty years.

[@greg1943-u3i]

@@bonglesnodkins329 Wrong. Sam Allerdyce had 100% win rate in qualifiers.

[@bonglesnodkins329]

@@greg1943-u3i Ha ha. Fuck that.

[@MK_655]

Southgate knows more than Klopp - Trent is a DM, everyone knows it except for Jurgen

[@kd5973]

Thing is, he didn’t even play Trent as a DM in the warm up matches (when he did well). He played as an 8 and then all of a sudden, he just decided in game one to throw him into a double pivot, a role he’s never played before. Makes no sense. Highlights all his faults and completely cuts off anything he’s good at.

[@MultiBurger1]

​@@kd5973 THAT is a great point you make. See, I think one the right of a mid 3, playin as an 8, it would of worked really well. No time to faff about tho, anymore. Gota be Trent out. Od like to see a formation change, too. Belli. Kane, Rice, all look knackered ; especially the first 2. Should we risk restin anyone?

[@stephenhill545]

He's inept.

[@jasonsnell6910]

No way!! He is RB/RWB all day long. He is brilliant for Liverpool in this position. A big reason why they have been so good in recent years. He looks lost at DM for England and the limited times he has played there for Liverpool.

[@MyFullers]

Haven't hid from criticism. Is he mad. They've just been moaning that they shouldn't be criticised.

[@marziadigiacinto9353]

If what they have done with their clubs has no relevance then on what basis did you pick your team ?

[@3chords490]

A proper and robust interviewer who asked the questions that we all want asking was not allowed anywhere near Southgate. It’s all too safe and predictable. Gareth , you don’t need two holding midfielders ! Trust Rice and Bellingham and let Foden do his thing at number 10 ! No other nation would shove Foden on the left , not have a fit left back , and play such horribly passive football after scoring a goal. The interviewer was too nice and did not represent the nations concerns. If Southgate is telling the truth and he really hasn’t read or heard the criticism , then after this interview , he still has no idea what all the fuss is about.

[@matt94alexander32]

If Harry Kane was a true captain he’d invite Southgate for a meal and discussion then lock him in a basement somewhere to unshackle the England team.

[@davidmarchant9386]

Just think if John Terry was still playing he'd tell him for sure

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

Like I’ve said before, about as inspiring as Half a pigeon, not a full one, half of one

[@michaelcox8820]

Anyone else getting fed up with these softball interviews. Tactics and team selection should be the main topic.

[@photovi]

I get that everyone doesn’t like him but doesn’t anyone at the FA have the ability to jump in and force him to play another way ?

[@ryanflood635]

Gareth needs to watch a bit of Real Madrid. those boys can throw the game plan out of the window. get slapped around for a bit and still turn it on and turn it around in the last 5 mins.. they have hunger and desire. they dont care about looking good. or "putting in a performance" they want to WIN.

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

We might as well have Mr Bean as manager

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

Mr Never-Has-Bean

[@GazH-zc7jj]

Mike bassett 👍

[@chopinho65]

Seriously he’s seen nothing on the response to Denmark game! Are you kidding…read the f#*$ing room. This is unbelievable. Fire up for gods sake

[@jackjack7746]

sunak's prodigy right there :))))

[@mattdrake7197]

I had been worried about the results but then Kane told us about the darts, golf simulators and bouncy castles they have at the camp so I'm feeling optimistic.

[@arvindhmani06]

Why is he giving an interview 2 games into the group stages of the Euros?! This is the problem, England. You're all so full of yourselves. Get the f**k back into the training pitch and work on tactics!

[@Liamw565]

Because he’s obligated to do so!!?

[@ronaldoneil3272]

If this was a top 6 football club,he'd be gone after half a season

[@KHID-JR]

SOUTHGATE WILL BE GOING SOUTH AFTER THIS.😂.

[@christopherwahab3658]

Stevie wonder can see the left side of the team isn't working and is unbalanced! Everybody knows foden doesn't like playing out wide yet Gareth being so stubborn will continue to play him there even though it's clearly not working. Kane has no movement at all and offers nothing, no moving defenders, no game interaction, no running in behind, no running the flanks, yet he will keep his shirt because his face and name fit, he should be dropped and come on for the last 20 mins. Id hate to be one of the "none popular" players as you'll never get a chance. Gareth has no bottle and doesn't make game winning substitutions, he hasn't a clue what he is doing!! I honestly do pity the next team he goes on to manage. England should be moving heaven and earth to get somebody like Jugen Klopp as the next manager, a real world class manager not stick with this stubborn , average, defensive minded halfwit. When England get knocked out let's see his excuses then as he has so much talent yet he doesn't play them ? I honestly can't wait until he pisses off!! Man for man England's team maybe the best at the Euros yet under Gareth we're playing as bad as 100ranked team. Southgate out!!!!!!

[@lynneheal-xc2qg]

I always highly praise footballers Itv Central mentioned me over 20 times for my positive comments.⚽👍our England team sent me a signed shirt and letter for my Christmas day birthday I am proud of our footballers and manager Gareth Southgate 🦁🦁🦁⚽👍it's coming home England will win 🏆

[@kopite998]

There's no disputing he's a decent fella but that's not the most important thing in his job. He doesn't deserve abuse but he definitely deserves criticism. It's all going to end in tears for England because of him, but also because of the FA for appointing him/sticking with him.

[@PoliAstroN]

Is anyone gonna tell Southgate that “having 2 games under their belts” does not mean they are now better? Lol. England is a laughing stock in international football 😂

[@Saved4Eternity1234]

Well hopefully he’ll learn, and start Rice, Bellingham and Foden in midfield against Slovenia. The last thing England need is replacing Trent with Conor Gallagher or something. Even Southgate wouldn’t do that, right?

[@ps5andstuffhere]

Not happening. Team already leaked. Just gallagher coming in

[@naval-nation2259]

Let's see how we respond if we go 1-0 down. Coz it's looking like in order for us to attack is by going 1-0 down

[@williamwillis5729]

Who is asking the questions? This is not politics, it's football. What stupid questions.

[@SugaryGoodnesss]

Cherry picked generic questions. Modern journalism in a nut shell

[@fefobobo]

No one is criticising the players (other than the racist media), it’s all the managing and tactics which is why we won’t win the Euros this year. Southgate needs to go after we get knocked out of the Euros. If if we somehow win, he should go

[@MK_655]

Don't you mean... "Which is why we didn't win in 2018 or 2021 or 2022 and won't win in 2024...."

[@wowcbi]

​@MK_655 mate those tournaments are the best in my lifetime. I'm 37, and good finishes, euros was a disappointing end This is the tournament we should push on but we look like we've fallen so far backwards

[@SugaryGoodnesss]

Wacist

[@Kidbrookekid]

Don't overthink this because this is not the time to experiment. Also, if someone is not healthy sit them down - you have taken 26 players or so to this tournament surely you can make changes?Watching this team against Denmark -they didn't look right.

[@Stm1054]

Wow. What a way to alienate yourself from the fans by saying basically you don’t care about their opinion and their opinion doesn’t matter unless they’re in the stadium. Nice way of getting the whole country behind the team Gareth 👍 The guy is literally creating a siege mentality between the team and England fans. Extremely weird thing to say

[@leviathon18]

england have literally no history of winning trophys everyone is acting like they already have failed, they top of the group and will make it through and will get better as each game comes just support them lol

[@dipakvarsani4191]

He's a energy sapping vampire from 'what we do in the shadows' ... It's Colin Southgate 😂

[@davidmarchant9386]

A incubus 😂

[@eldog2362]

Give him a break. He won't just walk away without answering the media, unlike Roy Hodgson vs Iceland

[@LittleBobbleProductions]

Or interesting, Gareth? He starts by trying to assert just how Trippier has become accustomed to the left back role. This fool has got to go, he's tactically incompetent and highly delusional. A dangerous combination.

[@Salacious-Crumb]

At least we wont have to put up with Southgate for much longer .. thats one good thing to look forwad to . The last few tournaments have shown he doesn't manage the team , he may pick the starting line up (although i wouldn't be surprised if its Steve Holland and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink picking it ) and to be fair we normally start well , great sometimes ... But as soon as some management is needed Gareth goes missing

[@kimbirch1202]

It doesn't just need a " tweak " but an overhaul.

[@veoydigo]

When England drop back their lines much more than they need after scored a goal, I realize that they aren't mentally prepared to win a tournament. And I think that's 100% Southgate's message

[@themorrisbrothers2636]

If he wins us this tournament, he would silenced the critics. I hope he does

[@KinGRageBJA]

win or loose he needs To go, wont silence anything itll be the players who win it in spite of him...not they've won it because of him

[@MK_655]

Loool 4:35, "sometimes to have to focus on performance" England played 2 good performances in the last 3 tournaments.. versus Germany 2018 and versus Denmark 2021

[@skendae2003]

What a strange bloke. How this man has been in charge of ENGLAND for nearly a decade is beyond me

[@azza8504]

I’ll tell you who is interested, the millions of people who have to watch you turn some of the worlds best players into a bunch of inept players

[@Ayah_Mia]

Look at yourself you glorified PE teacher!!! Southgate, Mr Bean of football. As for us the fans, what do we expect?!!!! This is the first time in my life since the 1986 World Cup I didn't root for England with the hope the team would crash out immediately thus it would get this rubbish Southgate out permanently!!! Absolute disgrace!