LONDON, UK | Xinhua | England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned on Tuesday after the defeat in the 2024 Euro final on Sunday. The Three Lions reached the Euro final back-to-back, but lost 2-1 to Spain on Sunday. Three years ago, they were beaten by Italy on penalties. “As a …
Read More »Southgate to continue as England coach
London, England | Xinhua | Gareth Southgate will continue as England manager until the end of the 2024 European Championships, the Football Association (FA) confirmed on Sunday. Although Southgate has a contract until the end of that tournament, there had been speculation that he would step down after six years in charge …
Read More »England coach Southgate: We were here to try and win tournament
Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | England coach Gareth Southgate was non-committal over his future following his side’s exit from the quarterfinals of the World Cup after a narrow 2-1 defeat to France. England had more chances than France in the game, but were undone by a 25-meter drive from Aurelien Tchouameni and …
Read More »Fresh feats back up England optimism
With more group-stage goals than any past England side and 10 tournament wins under their manager, English confidence looks justified entering the last 16. Doha, Qatar | FIFA.COM | There have been many times down the years when English expectations have been exposed as unfounded and overblown in the white heat …
Read More »Southgate urges England to make 2019 even better
Londres, United Kingdom | AFP | Gareth Southgate has challenged his vibrant young England side to build on a year to remember after they clinched a place in the Nations League semi-finals in dramatic style. Just over a year ago, England’s qualification for the World Cup was greeted with yawns …
Read More »Southgate defends decision to honour Rooney as Wilson gets first call-up
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Gareth Southgate defended the decision to honour Wayne Rooney by fielding England’s top international goalscorer in a friendly against the USA at Wembley next week. The Football Association announced on Sunday that Rooney would be awarded his 120th cap as a tribute to his …
Read More »City slicker Sterling ready for star role with England
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Raheem Sterling has vowed to finally emulate his blistering Manchester City form in an England shirt as the electric winger eyes redemption at the World Cup. Sterling’s last taste of a major international tournament was a bitter one, but the forthcoming World Cup in …
Read More »World Cup travel no worry for Southgate after draw favours England
Moscow, Russia | AFP | England manager Gareth Southgate is not fazed at the prospect of having to travel thousands of kilometres across Russia during the group stage of next year’s World Cup. His side came out in Group G in Friday’s draw ceremony at the Kremlin State Palace in …
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