England fans have raged online after it emerged Gareth Southgate is set to stick with the majority of his underperforming stars for tonight’s Euro 2024 clash with Slovenia.
The Three Lions have been uninspiring at the competition so far, with a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia followed by a drab 1-1 draw with Denmark.
England aren’t expected to make changes for the contest at the Cologne Stadium, however.
It’s been widely reported that Southgate will stick with 10 of the players that started his team’s opening two matches of the competition.
England boss Gareth Southgate is currently preparing his side for their Euro 2024 clash with Slovenia
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be dropped to the bench, days after Southgate admitted he was using the Liverpool star in midfield as an ‘experiment’.
Chelsea star Conor Gallagher is in line to replace him, despite Kobbie Mainoo and Adam Wharton pushing to start.
But England fans aren’t happy with Southgate and have criticised the 53-year-old on social media.
“Absolutely mental,” fumed one user while another added: “What a joke.”
A third stated: “Crazy how Foden still gets a free run. Trent has been better than him although still poor in midfield.”
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Another said: “The only change has made, is the most unpopular decision he could have made. At this point he’s just trolling.”
A fourth opined: “Bellingham needs a rest. Foden needs a change of position. Tactics are awful. Trippier carrying an injury. Kane can’t run. Saka can’t finish a game. The lads are knackered.”
A fifth said: “Hopefully this is his last tournament. Nice bloke, huge limitations as a manager.”
“Typical Southgate, wasted opportunity with the players he has at his disposal,” were the words of a sixth.
And a seventh said: “Bottled it.”
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England are already through to the knockout stages, having picked up four points so far.
But they’ll be out to beat Slovenia in order to ensure they top their group.
England have faced widespread criticism for their flat performances at Euro 2024 so far, despite being unbeaten.
Yet Southgate isn’t bothered and claims he now knows how to manage himself ‘in the best way’.
“I’ve managed to realise how to manage myself in the best way,” he said at a press conference on Monday.
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“A few years ago I would have read things, I would have listened to things, and it would have saddened me and taken energy from me.
“Now I’m oblivious to it. It’s not important to me.
“What’s important to me is guiding this group of players through the tournament. We’re a high-profile team with expectations, and I’m very comfortable living that life.
“I don’t need to engage in the external, I’m my own biggest critic. The players are the same.
“There’s nothing to be gained. We’re brutally honest about what we need to do better – that’s how you coach a team and how you improve.
England star Conor Gallagher is set to start tonight’s Euro 2024 clash with Slovenia
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“We never duck where we are. I never say anything about any of our performances that is inaccurate or overly glossy. We’re determined to progress, none of those things will change.
“Every other national coach is probably experiencing the same, that’s the modern world. It’s a different environment, but if you don’t open yourself to it, it can’t affect you.”
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