England boss Southgate urges players to stand up to pressure and 'take some ownership'

Curiously, and for reasons that quite frankly evade me, eyebrows have been raised over Raheem Sterling's continued omission from the England squad. But why? He's been pretty bang average for Chelsea. OK, he's had a few decent games in recent weeks but I haven't seen a series of hugely impressive performances from him that mean he demands inclusion…

England and Italy met in the final of Euro 2020, played in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Azzurri ran out 3-2 winners on penalties, as the Three Lions failed in their first major tournament final since 1966. The two sides meet again on Tuesday evening, just over two years on from their battle for the European crown. It has been a period of…

THEY do not hope to win major trophies at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid - they absolutely expect it. And the fact that England's two finest footballers, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are now experiencing that supreme winning mentality at two of Europe's biggest clubs is good news for Gareth Southgate. Bellingham, 20, has made a lightning start to…

Trent Alexander-Arnold excelled in a midfield role for England but, going forward, his inclusion would clash with Gareth Southgate's philosophy in that position When the opposition don't even have a touch in your box, never mind a shot on goal, then you're not learning too much about your team. Which is why I always knew Gareth Southgate would go…

Gareth Southgate is considering starting Ivan Toney in Sunday's Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine, but picking the best possible team to win the game is the top priority. Toney was called up by Southgate for this month's fixtures, despite the Brentford striker facing a potential ban for breaching the Football Association's betting rules. The…

Gareth Southgate drops a hint regarding his future as England boss with the bookies odds changing on a potential replacement for him. Southgate says he's still haunted by the the huge criticism he and his squad suffered in the past 18 months and in particular the night at Molineux which saw England fans call for him to be sacked, with heavy boos…

We preview the 2022 World Cup match between Wales and England, including our pre-match prediction for each team's final game in Group B. Marcus Rashford shrugged off the suggestion England are too conservative under Gareth Southgate as he insisted they have a killer instinct. England drew 0-0 with the United States on Friday, in a World Cup match…

As England prepare for the start of the 2022 World Cup, there is plenty to get excited about ahead of football's biggest international competition. While the Three Lions have been frustratingly inconsistent throughout their recent friendlies and Nations League campaign, Gareth Southgate tends to deliver in the big moments. After reaching the…

Play in Group B kicks off on Monday as England face off against Iran in the first of three games scheduled for the slate. England are the clear odds-on favorite to win this group and clearly have the most talent on paper, while Iran is lined as the biggest underdog in the group to advance to the next round. Because of the gulf in talent on paper,…

England are one of the favourites to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Three Lions will expect to top their group and progress through the knockout stages at the tournament in November and December. The England squad is packed with top players from the Premier League. Fitness could be an issue for the team, however. Captain Harry Kane won the…

With England having reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of the Euros in their last major tournament, it's understandable that Gareth Southgate has remained loyal to a core group of players. However, it only takes one impact appearance from the bench to change the narrative and public pressure can mount if a player becomes a…

Gareth Southgate's England are hoping to go one step further at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar after losing to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley 14 months ago Gary Neville believes England will reach the semi-finals of this year's World Cup in Qatar - while Roy Keane is backing Brazil to win it. The tournament starts on Sunday, with the…

5 Minute Read November 10, 2022 The 2022 World Cup in Qatar starts in less than two weeks. The tensions can be cut with a knife at this point, which tells you enough about the hype and the importance of this event. The biggest international soccer tournament that happens every four years is finally here., basking in its winter apparel and ready to…

It's been 56 years since England's World Cup success on home soil, and with all the extremely talented players and squads they've had over the years since, you'd have to say the Three Lions have underperformed to not have any international honours since. Semi-final appearances in 1990 and 2018 have been their best showings since the triumph of…

Manchester United have been'mauled' and the supercomputer was not impressed, while Gareth Southgate has deep psychological problems that result in him not picking not quite the best English players. Haal or nothing for Nunez Andy Dunn writes very sensibly in the Daily Mirror that Darwin'Nunez and Liverpool is obviously a work in progress but his…

Gareth Southgate is under growing pressure after being booed by England fans in the San Siro on Friday following his side's relegation from their Nations League group Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group C - Italy v England - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 23, 2022England manager Gareth Southgate REUTERS/Alberto Lingria Graham Potter…

Of all the times to lose form, this is perhaps the worst. England remain winless in the 2022/23 Nations League, having failed to emerge victorious in each of their first five matches. A 1-0 defeat by Italy on Friday condemned the Three Lions to relegation to League B. But even more concerning is the fact that the loss in Milan took place less than…

A DOWNCAST Gareth Southgate took England training on Sunday as the Three Lions prepare to take on Germany. England welcome the Germans to Wembley on Monday for their final Nations League match after suffering relegation following defeat to Italy. And Southgate will be desperate to get things back on track with the Qatar World Cup looming. England…

The Mailbox didn't spot the positives Gareth Southgate saw in the Nations League defeat to Italy. This manager can't get the best out of this England squad. Send your views to [email protected] … Rice's logic My favourite thing about the England game so far is Declan Rice saying that England will come good because he sees his team mates…

Don't expect much scoring when England and Germany renew their heated rivalry on Monday. Both teams are feeling the pressure ahead of the the World Cup and will do everything in their power to avoid conceding goals in their final tune-up. There aren't many games in international soccer which get the blood pumping like England vs. Germany. It may be…

The most memorable meeting between these two teams in the last year or so was, of course, the final of Euro 2020 (held in 2021). England took the lead within seconds of the kick-off at Wembley and looked to be headed for their first ever triumph in the European Championship. But Gareth Southgate's side failed to press home their advantage and…

It was all going so well for Gareth Southgate. A semi-final and final in his first two major tournaments as England boss undoubtedly make him one of the Three Lions' most successful managers, breeding a new culture that had the country swept up and right behind him. But after the events of Sunday, July 11, 2021, it's turned rather sour for the…

Brighton boss Graham Potter is the leading candidate to become the next England manager if Gareth Southgate is sacked from his post ahead of this year's World Cup in Qatar Gareth Southgate has come under increased pressure from the England fans after the Three Lions slumped to their heaviest home defeat since 1928 with a 4-0 loss against Hungary. A…

England will kick off their World Cup campaign on Monday afternoon at Khalifa International Stadium. The Three Lions are fourth-favourites to win the World Cup 2022 at the best betting odds of 8/1. Gareth Southgate led the team to an unexpected fourth place finish at the World Cup four years ago. The Three Lions then finished third at the 2019 UEFA…