I’d go Foden personally but yeah, one has to go for me. I thought it would be ok against weaker teams but it’s already getting exposed, he’s got to make a tough decision to ensure we win the next game and go through top.
Day 7 | Slovenia vs Serbia | Denmark vs England | Spain vs Italy
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What?
That final was 12 years ago, fecking hell 
Tbf, he was ideal for England. But, yeah, it says alot about GS.
?That final was 12 years ago, fecking hell
As an England fan, I can't wait sill Southgate buggers off to Man United.
Admitting you are experiitmenting IN A TOURNAMENT, should end his career. Now.
They've had two months knowong no calvin phillips, even if you pretend he is an ireeplacable player, and they are experimenting NOW. Seriously, its so unprofessional there should be no way back from it for anyone in the management team.
They've had two months knowong no calvin phillips, even if you pretend he is an ireeplacable player, and they are experimenting NOW. Seriously, its so unprofessional there should be no way back from it for anyone in the management team.
The man is a certified clown. As an American of Mexican ancestry I would be delighted to have either USA or Mexico play a tuneup match against any England side managed by Gareth Southgate.
Nah he’d close half the restaurant and take one order at a time.
Because then he could play a defensive six… now he’s forced into an adventurous defensive five. That’s why he plays TAA in midfield… makes him happier when there’s lots of defensive players out there.
Buildup for Spain v Italy, ITV mentioning the 2012 final.
He's drowning in talent and lamenting the absence of Kalvin Phillips. It's his job to find solutions and make hard choices.
Horseface- TAA experiment and needed energy really
twat you don’t experiment in the tournament play a midfielder in midfield and see the difference
twat you don’t experiment in the tournament play a midfielder in midfield and see the difference
And saying England are experimenting in a tournament that they were favourites to win. Not surprising that Kane just basically gave an interview saying the players aren’t sure what they are doing.
God, he's been in the job long enough.
If only there were a young dynamic press resistant midfielder who was a brilliant passer in tight spaces.
Southgate is such a twat I'm speechless
Wild thing to say about a player like Phillips who at his best was nothing more than bang average. What a garbage manager
feck. A. Goat.
Has anyone ever sacked a manager mid tournament? Because we need to do it right now.
Hoping for an entertaining match between Spain and Italy bc England is doing a great job sucking the energy out of yet another day.
He actually said that about Phillips? My oh my
Waistcoat in. Not.
Ivory Coast sacked their manager in the middle of the last AFCON.
They won it.
That Kalvin Phillips quote is genuinely embarrassing. Imagine being Mainoo or Wharton hearing that. Southgate is a complete fraud.
England also have the luxury of having John Stones, who is perfect to step into midfield, meaning that you can play a more offensive second midfielder.
I fancy Italy here .
It mostly comes down to who is fitter and who fecks up the least. It's a cup played under fairly extreme conditions for the players, in terms of pressure and fitness. Managers can feck up. They do it all the time. Sometimes it matters. Sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it matters, but not nearly as much as the players fecking up individually. Most of the time that
Consider: France won a World Cup final effectively in the first half by scoring 2 goals. Off a single shot - a penalty.
Then they lost another on penalties in which they hadn't even shown up for 80 minutes. They win in ET outright if Dibu Martinez doesn't pull off one of the most iconic saves ever
Declan Rice is the biggest negative for this team….he drags the team back and just doesn’t appear to have the level required for international football. I know he’s great for Arsenal but he is not good enough at International level.
We’d need to fire our current manager first.
You guys on the other hand love sacking a manager. I reckon you’re going to have to take one for the team on this.
I don't know why the overreaction, England clearly still massive favourites and will walk this tournament. Get. Your. Hopes. Up.
It's coming home !!
It's coming home !!
It's going gone.
Southgate is really auditioning for the United job. No organisation and synergy on the pitch and stupid comments.
Over to you Erik, show the bastard it is your job.
Over to you Erik, show the bastard it is your job.
Italy v Spain national anthems coming up. 2 of the best ones out there.
very apt!There were some people on here defending the idea of Waistcoat taking over United, weren't there? Or at least preferring him to Ten Hag. Wow. Just... wow.
How much would Calafiori cost I wonder? Super talent
It's an absolutely bizzare admission. Philips hasn't been at it for several years now and he hasn't had time to think of plan B. Nonsense.
Just abysmal.
Southgate is more frightened of losing a game than trying to win one.
Nailed on that the only potential change will be Gallagher for TAA in the next game. Gallagher man, all I keep hearing is ‘energy’; don’t seem arsed whether he can play football.
The most damning assessment I can give is that it was a bit like watching United last season.
Southgate is more frightened of losing a game than trying to win one.
Nailed on that the only potential change will be Gallagher for TAA in the next game. Gallagher man, all I keep hearing is ‘energy’; don’t seem arsed whether he can play football.
The most damning assessment I can give is that it was a bit like watching United last season.
Mediocre manager likes mediocre player. Not surprised.
Well actually calling Southgate mediocre is an exaggeration but you get my point. Any half decent player will be able to tell what a useless spoofer Southgate is.
Italy’s anthem is up there.