I understand it – Gareth Southgate urges fans to stick with mis-firing EnglandBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football Writer, CologneGareth Southgate told England fans to stick with the team whatever they think of him as the under-fire boss warned that the “unusual environment” at Euro 2024 is making life harder for the players. Gareth Southgate was almost hit by empty cups when he went to applaud the England fans (Bradley Collyer/PA) Photo by Bradley CollyerThe sense of frustration in Frankfurt turned to anger in Cologne, with Southgate feeling that fury – and seeing a few empty cups nearly hit him – when he went over to applaud the fans. I understand the sort of narrative towards me and, you know, that’s better for the team than it being towards them. Winning Group C means a return to Gelsenkirchen, where they beat Serbia, on Sunday to take on a third-placed team. “Yeah, I’m in a really good place,” said Southgate, who won 57 caps as a player and went to four tournaments.

Source: Irish Independent June 26, 2024 17:05 UTC