England manager Gareth Southgate blamed fatigue from a long season as the Three Lions slumped to their first defeat against Hungary in 60 years on Saturday as the hosts earned a shock 1-0 win in Budapest. Dominik Szoboszlai scored the only goal from the penalty spot as Hungary celebrated their first victory over England since 1962. Defeat on penalties to Italy in the Euro 2020 final was the only time Gareth Southgate’s side had been beaten in their previous 22 games. James was booked as RB Leipzig forward Szoboszlai made no mistake from the spot to put the hosts ahead. Southgate’s men now have to raise themselves for a trip to Germany on Tuesday before hosting Italy and Hungary later this month.

Source: Punch June 04, 2022 21:43 UTC