Cups thrown at England supervisor Gareth Southgate after 0-0 draw with Slovenia

By Editorial Team Last updated Jun 26, 2024

England followers threw plastic beer cups within the course of Gareth Southgate after a 0-0 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024 on Tuesday.

The England supervisor and his gamers went to applaud followers after the ultimate whistle at Cologne Stadium. However plastic cups could possibly be seen thrown onto the sector regardless of England advancing to the spherical of 16 as winner of Group C.

“I perceive it. I’m not going to again away from it. Most essential factor right here is that the supporters stick with the crew,” Southgate stated afterward. “I perceive the narrative in direction of me and that’s higher than it being in direction of them [the players]. However it’s creating an uncommon setting to function in. I’ve not seen any crew qualify and obtain comparable.”

Southgate stated Monday that he was oblivious to stinging criticism of his crew by former England captain and now BBC presenter Gary Lineker.

However after the draw towards Slovenia, he acknowledged unrest from some followers.

“We’ve made England during the last six or seven years enjoyable once more. I feel it has been gratifying for the gamers. We’ve obtained to be very, very cautious that it stays that method,” he stated.

England had already been assured of advancing earlier than enjoying Slovenia, however doing in order Group C winner means it is going to play one of many qualifying third-placed groups within the spherical of 16 and is on the alternative facet of the draw to Spain, France, Germany and Portugal.

Reporting by The Related Press.

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