This Tuesday what seemed clear became official after the final of European Cup: Gareth Southgate has not been selected for the England team. The natural technician of WatfordEdit abandon the discipline of ‘Three lions’ after eight years in charge and after several occasions on the brink of the English once again raising the title against them from the beginning. 1966 World Cup.
The story of Southgate and the English senior team started in 2016, after the debacle of ‘Three lions’ in European Cup of the same year in France, where they fell in the round of 16 matches Iceland by 1-2, which led to the resignation of Roy Hodgson. Sam Allardyce He replaced him, but after the transfer corruption scandal in which he was involved, he was sacked by the FA after two months in charge of the national team. Southgate who was in the U-21 did not want the position, but was appointed on a temporary basis.
Watford’s invincibility in the qualifying rounds before the Russia World Cup 2018 They got him a four-year contract and command of a golden generation of English footballers starting to develop. In a great Harry Kane and in the affordable knockout side, the English reached the semi-finals match Croatia confident of reaching the final of world 52 years later. The English would go down 2-1 in extra time and, as on so many occasions, their dream would be cut short.
The good results of ‘Three lions’ with Southgate continued in command for the following months. Naa 2019 Nations League They achieved third place, and above all, they managed to reach the final of Euro 2021. England had everything to lift the title, playing in a Wembley bursting at the seams and after a multi-venue Euro, the semi-finals and finals were played entirely in England. Once again there are the ghosts of the past and the ‘Three lions’ They could not scare them, lost against Italy on penalties after failing to make the final three.
Despite the recession, English continued to grow and reached Qatar World Cup 2022 as one of the great favorites for the tournament, and with a magical generation of players stronger than ever. Despite this, in quarters the coin, as usual, fell tails Southgate and for you. 2-1 defeat against France after what right send punishment to the fifth amphitheater. The English team once again had to pack its bags when everyone expected more from it.
Criticisms against the coach after the championship were very harsh. The defensive attitude in a team full of stars like right, Then, Foden either Bellingham He didn’t like it in England. Southgate Its continuation was considered, but in the end it was decided to continue until Euro 2024.
In Germany In this last Euro the game of ‘Three lions’ was heavily criticized. The English coach was the target of all the complaints and his ability to lead the national team was largely doubted. Despite everything and thanks to the fact that, as happened to Russia 2018 and in Euro 2021, England They had a more affordable side in the qualifying round and reached the final. We all know the outcome of this story, Spain raised the title and Gareth Southgate He is again one step away from making history with his team.
Source: La Verdad
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