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Gareth Southgate says he no longer has anything to fear as England boss, as he has already been through everything football has to throw at him.
Southgate missed a crucial penalty in the semi-final shootout defeat against Germany at Wembley during Euro 96. He also saw England surrender leads in the 2018 World Cup semi-final and Euro 2020 Final, only to lose in extra-time and on penalties respectively.
The Three Lions boss spoke to media from around the globe at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on the eve of Sunday night’s clash with Spain in the European Championship final.
“I don’t have any fear because I have been through everything,” he told the media conference. “I want the players to have that fearlessness.
“If we are not afraid to lose it gives us a better chance of winning. I am personally excited.”
“I’m not a believer in fairytales, but I am a believer in dreams.” 💭
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‘We have found ourselves’
Southgate says England have finally found themselves at Euro 2024, after seeing their preparations hampered by injuries and having to find ways of balancing the attacking side with so many talented players occupying similar positions.
“I am happy where we are at going into this game,” he said. “We have been trying to find balance and we have started to find that in the last few games.”
He is wary of the threat posed by La Roja, who are the first nation to win six matches at a single Euros.
He said: “My observations are that they have a very clear way of playing, a very settled team, they press with real intensity, keep possession exceptionally well.
“We will have to be very well organised in how we play.”
“We are showing our real selves,” he added. “It’s been starting to come over the last three matches. We played very well against the Netherlands…
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Author : Alex Hoad
Publish date : 2024-07-13 20:37:46
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