Here we are again. Another semi-final for England. That’s odd to say, but here we are. A lot of what I’ve written on the site has been against Southgate, and yet he continues to graft a group of players that make us believe.
All in Euro 2024
Here we are again. Another semi-final for England. That’s odd to say, but here we are. A lot of what I’ve written on the site has been against Southgate, and yet he continues to graft a group of players that make us believe.
Each tournament, Southgate’s tactics; or lack thereof, have been scrutinised to no ends, and yet we’ve always gone far, and had at least a few games where the Three Lions look like the real deal. This time, that momentum is yet to reach the England camp, so what’s different?
England began their Euro 2024 campaign in Germany, beating a headstrong Serbia side 1-0, a job well done? Well not in England apparently.
It used to be the age-old question; will it be different this year? Is it finally time? Can England realise it’s potential? Although, in recent years, it’s become more of, we have to do it.
The Euros begin in Munich tonight, with the hosts, Germany, taking on Scotland in the opening game. Whilst football fans will rejoice in the month-long feast of international matches, we will all be asking the question, can England do it? And if not, who’s taking the trophy?
EURO 2024 is just over a week away, with England playing one last warm up game against Iceland this Friday. After this, Gareth Southgate will be tasked with trimming his initial 33-man-squad down to just 26. Whilst James Maddison and Curtis Jones have already been informed, they will not be on the plane, here is who I would take to Germany from the original squad chosen by Southgate.