the chameleon
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These kids are spoilt. In my time growing up we Graham Taylor's disastrous Euro 92, then us not qualifying for 94.No. In my day, England would be delighted with back-to-back finals
Then have a brief "purple patch" with Venables but still lose to Germany on penalties at Euro 96 semis.
Hoddle followed with a bit of promise, but got knocked out by Argies in the 2nd round at France 98. Again losing on penalties with Beckham getting sent off.
2000 was a poor tournament, getting knocked out in round 1 with Keegan in charge.
In 2002, 2004, and 2006, the Sven years, we became a quarter-final team. We lost to a great Brazil side and were then knocked out twice by Portugal on penalties.
2008 we didn't even qualify. 2010, I'd rather not remember that one with Capello.
So, if you told me in 2010 that England would reach a semi-final in the World Cup and two Euro finals in a row, I wouldn't believe you.
I don't like his playing style, but he's doing something right. Maybe we need a slight tweak. Either way, Southgate deserves all the props. Especially as a failed club manager. It's one of the rare few times I've seen failing upward work. Good on him!