Manager Gareth Southgate said as much on the eve of the tournament in an open letter to fans. It certainly isn’t going to stop my support for our players and our staff. A team of young men from all different backgrounds with a truly honorable manager has taken England to a final! The broadcaster June Sarpong, speaking while receiving an OBE on Thursday, described the England squad as “young men who just are examples for the next generation – they are stand-up guys”. And it is that united social conscience – to actually be positive role models, as opposed to just magnificent football players – that is what appears to set this England squad apart from others.

Source: Express July 09, 2021 06:33 UTC