Euro 2024: England pair Trippier and Rice train away from main group – live

“I’d like to add to the criticism of Southgate,” dogpiles Ben N, “and in particular his clothing. He wears the same cream coloured M&S zip polo shirt every match (how many did he pack?). I’d like to see him remove the handbrake on his clothing choices (perhaps a grey zip polo shirt?). Rumour has it he is also wearing two right footed shoes, having only packed one broken left shoe. Failing this, just dust off the waistcoat.”

Let’s stay up for the knockouts, which begin with Switzerland v Italy adopted by Germany v Denmark, which can stir reminiscences of the 1992 ultimate:. Here’s some extra from Reuters:

Denmark will look to invoke the reminiscence of their well-known victory over Germany within the Euro 92 ultimate after they tackle the identical opponents within the final 16 of this yr’s event, assistant coach Christian Poulsen stated on Thursday.

Denmark haven’t gained at Euro 2024 to this point, drawing three video games to arrange their conflict with the hosts who’ve gamers like younger ahead Jamal Musiala in glowing type.

However, the percentages had been equally stacked in opposition to Denmark in Gothenburg in 1992 after they shocked then-world champions Germany with a 2-0 win for his or her first main title and Kasper Hjulmand’s facet are eyeing one other upset on Saturday.

“It’s a strong team we’re going to face and a little bit like the big country against the little country. But we’re going to go into the battle and, hope we can do the same as we did in 92,” Poulsen instructed reporters on the staff’s base in Freudenstadt.

“I remember 92. I was a child, 12-years-old, but that’s one of the biggest moments in Danish football. And, I think, that was a nice memory. So if we could do that again, that would be amazing,” he added.

Curious previous event, that one. England had been terrible, as per in Euros in these days, however I bear in mind a high quality semi between the Netherlands and Denmark, and in fact that ultimate shock, John Jensen’s best hour:

More niche-fan remark about England: Irish fan of the English staff right here (sure, I really feel soiled admitting it),” writes Patrick Treacy. “From my perspective outside of the rabid bubble, the extent of the criticism of Gareth Southgate is just baffling. How many Euros have England won exactly? How many World Cups in the last 40 years? How many finals and semi finals? Put that next to the records of France, Germany, Portugal, Spain. England are a very good, but not top tier football team. The improvement that Southgate has overseen versus the achievements of fine managers like Cappello and Eriksson was impossible to imagine when he took over. I honestly can’t believe anyone needs reminding of this – he and his team have proven beyond question that they know what they’re doing. But tournament football is hard, and it’s not always going to go right even for the top tier teams.”

Fair up to a degree, even it’s laborious to miss simply what number of issues England have gotten unsuitable this time. But the concept this England staff is uniquely gifted, and extra so than the squads of, say, Spain, France and Portugal doesn’t rise up.

Some home switch information: Chelsea are eager on Nottingham Forest’s Murillo and might lob in Trevoh Chalobah in a type of player-swap offers which are at the moment all the fad and are completely positively nothing to do with PSR rule-based jiggery pokery.

Enough England introspection: let’s take the temper in Slovakia, who present Sunday’s opposition. And they’ve causes to be assured, writes Lukas Vrablic: “If we’re honest, we can say that England are miserable at the moment,” says former worldwide Adam Nemec.

England must be studying from … Oxford United, reckons Yellows’ fan Andrew:

Des Buckingham’s Oxford had been dealing with comparable issues to England at the beginning of the yr in an analogous 4231 system – loads of the ball however not doing a lot with it, sluggish construct up, numerous expertise however no method of constructing them click on. They switched to a 4141 for the run which in the end resulted in promotion, placing two attacking midfielders (one a winger) into central midfield with 2 correct wingers both facet and a deep playmaker behind. They went from a 5-0 drubbing at Bolton in March (4231) on a run which ended with a win over the identical opponents at Wembley, together with a run of 4-0, 4-0, 5-0 wins.

The change of system allowed two attack-minded midfield to press larger and affect the sport in additional harmful positions, which might go well with Foden and Bellingham. Two touchline-hugging huge males stretched the play and allowed for area to open up inside. Full backs received ahead to supply overlaps remained compact out of possession with wingers dropping again to type a 451 behind the ball however prepared prepared for a fast transition.

All of which appears to suit these England gamers completely.

I noticed Stan Collymore advocating a 4-1-4-1 the opposite day too, and it appeared to make a certain quantity of sense. Bellingham as the only real inventive central midfield determine is burdening and stressing him, and everybody else, out. Someone else must be in there too.

And Oxford had been one of the best, most progressive facet I noticed in League One final season. So, letter of the week there Andrew.

Thanks Dominic. Afternoon everybody. And extra of your techniques musings are already pouring in, however away from that one other nugget switch information – and an attention-grabbing one. The Women’s Championship membership London City Lionesses have signed the Sweden worldwide Kosovare Asllani. Now owned by the Lyon proprietor Michelle Kang, the London membership are pondering large and have additionally introduced a swap of house base to Bromley.

That’s my stint executed. Tom Davies is right here to information you thru the remainder of this Euros-less afternoon.

Oh no, somebody has requested Guehi about France, Germany, Spain et al being on the opposite facet of the draw.

“It’s important we control what we can control,” is the straight-bat riposte from Guehi. He can’t precisely say he’s buzzing with England’s draw, can he?

You can really watch Guehi live right here for those who so want.

Marc Guehi is talking proper now – he’s been speaking about his performances in England’s defence and the final shows to this point.

“If we’re going to go far in this tournament, your defence has to be strong. It’s a collective effort. The intensity has gone up, we put pressure on ourselves to maintain high standards and that has to keep going throughout the tournament.

“We rely on each other and support one another, that’s the most important thing.”

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A few bits from elsewhere on the planet of soccer at present:

Until then, lets have interaction in a bit extra England techniques/lineup chat? Yeah, why not.

Shaun Tooze has been in contact on electronic mail:

Hi Dominic. I do know that is solely becoming a member of the checklist of ‘experts who know better’ however the extra I give it some thought, a formation of 3-4-1-2 would go well with me.

Stones – Guehi – Walker, with whoever is most comfy being on the left of that, then (from left to proper) Bowen/Foden – Rice – Mainoo/Wharton/Gallagher – Alexander-Arnold … Bellingham/Palmer (I’m leaning in direction of Palmer) within the 10, with Kane and Watkins/AN Other up prime.

I feel that might give us solidity when attacked and choices going ahead with the ball, and additionally wouldn’t have folks tripping over one another like we’ve seen to this point, particularly within the center and front-centre. Trippier, Saka and Bellingham have provided little or no so I’d critically take into account different choices now.

Dunno … simply pondering out loud … what do you assume ?

I’d take situation with Phil Foden being caught at left wing-back (Saka could be higher there). And unsure two up prime is the best way ahead both.

Marc Guehi – who for me has, comfortably, been England’s greatest participant at this event to this point – is due converse to the media at 1.30pm BST. We’ll carry you a few of his feedback later.

Thoughts on this? Three Germans, one Slovenian, a Georgia goalkeeper … und keine Engländer.

It’s been nice to see Willy Sagnol entrance and centre at these Euros. As a participant for France within the 2000s, he typically performed second fiddle to the likes of Liliam Thuram and Bixente Lizarazu. He did as soon as begin a 2006 World Cup win over Portugal – the identical opponent his Georgia facet surprised final night time to safe a final 16 berth.

Sagnol might hardly imagine what his staff has achieved.

“It’s still a bit difficult to realise what we have done,” he instructed Reuters. “When we go back to our homes and holidays, I think we are going to realise at this time exactly what we have done. Today I don’t have a lot of words … I am so proud of the players. What an image of Georgia they have shown.”

Slovakia are assured they will get a end result in opposition to England within the final 16. Hey, why wouldn’t they be?

Slovakian sports activities journalist Lukas Vrablik has been on BBC Radio 5 Live at present speaking in regards to the Three Lions.

“I’m quite disappointed by England’s performances, especially when you look at their individual quality have at their disposal,” he stated. “I thought that England would be more convincing in those games, and Slovenia managed to neutralise the danger so it gives me big hope for Slovakia. I think this England team doesn’t look that strong as it did before the tournament.”

Thanks. Good to be right here!

On John Brewin’s piece that Will talked about earlier, I significantly loved this paragraph about Gary Lineker’s side-project footy podcast:

The use of “shit” by Lineker in summarising England’s Denmark efficiency was hardly the Sex Pistols meet Bill Grundy however the BBC’s main males staging their very own, vin-rouge-fuelled manufacturing threatens to grow to be a type of points on which Amol Rajan experiences for the BBC in regards to the BBC on the BBC, quoting senior BBC sources.

Thank you very a lot for becoming a member of me this morning. Dominic Booth will run you thru the lunchtime enjoyable. Enjoy the remainder of your football-free day, folks.

Keir Starmer has instructed England followers there’s “too much criticism” of Gareth Southgate’s staff after their group stage performances in Euro 2024 – and urged supporters to “get behind them”.

Speaking on the marketing campaign path in Staffordshire, he added: “Get them over the line because this is a really important competition.

“England always do a bit of this at the beginning of competitions … but it’s a brilliant squad of players, all had great seasons for their respective clubs. Just get behind the team. I want less of the criticism, more of the support.”

Spain defender Nacho turned the most recent large identify in European soccer to maneuver to the Saudi Pro League, becoming a member of newly-promoted Al-Qadsiah after a 23-year keep at Real Madrid.

Khobar-based Al-Qadsiah, who gained the Saudi First Division League in 2023-24 to maneuver as much as the highest flight, introduced Nacho’s signing on Thursday.
The 34-year-old joined Real in 2001 as a youth participant and debuted for his or her first staff in 2011. He gained six Champions League titles on the Santiago Bernabeu in addition to 4 LaLiga crowns and two Copa del Reys. Nacho will be part of his new membership after Spain’s Euro 2024 marketing campaign.

It is reported that Anthony Gordon fell off a motorcycle on the coaching camp yesterday, leading to a grazed chin. Get some stabilisers, lad.

Gareth Vaughan emails: “A lot of people (including me) have said a lot of less than flattering things about Gareth Southgate during this tournament (and long before it frankly). There is a growing noise from some sources that this is somehow vastly unfair and unjust given his previous tournament success. Well the fact is that this is both manifestly true and untrue st the same time.

“Clearly Southgate has brought us a period of consistent general success (without actually winning a trophy) during his tenure. And those who would say anyone could with the players he had, ignore the fact that there have been very talented England squads before this one who also failed to win anything and were far less successful.

“But the fact also remains that watching this England is a form of torture and Southgate has that haunted look on his face so reminiscent of every England manager who has spent too much time staring into the dark abyss. And recently, his decision to make certain players unstoppable no matter how poor their performances and instead select a fantasy football first 11 rather than the best team, suggests he’s cosplaying at England manager, rather than actually BEING the manager.

“I’d have more respect for him if he decided to ignore all the external white noise and pick the team he deep down thinks is the best for a tournament- which is probably a 3-5-1-1 formation similar to his 2018 World Cup team. A starting 11 of Pickford – Guehi, Stones, Walker – Shaw, Bellingham, Mainoo, Rice, Saka – Bellingham/ Foden- Kane will probably enrage most fans initially but would crucially allow us to control midfield and give the team a structure that has been lacking for the past 8 games.

”But it ain’t gonna occur…”

It would possibly …

A couple of pictures from England coaching.

“Loving today’s blog,” says Simon Klee, “and thinking about the England and Wales situation. Southgate likely to go after this tournament; Wales looking for a new head coach and are prepared to accept a non-Welshmen. Perfect for Gareth to walk from one job to the next.”

I do assume Southgate is likely to be extra suited to worldwide administration that membership.

We have the nice John Brewin on the battle between ITV and BBC for our hearts and minds.

Speaking of goalscorers, William Saliba is assured France’s ahead line will discover their toes within the knockout phases. They face Belgium within the final 16 after failing to attain from open play of their previous 4 matches.

Their two objectives within the event to this point have been an personal purpose and a Kylian Mbappe penalty, which is underwhelming to say the least.

“It’s true we didn’t score many goals in the group stage. When you don’t score a lot, you have to be focused,” Saliba instructed a press convention. “But that’s how it can be when you are playing at the highest level. But I have no doubt that the attackers will be there in the round of 16 and deliver. It’s clear that we have to be more dangerous with our set pieces, especially me. I think I haven’t even touched one, so we can do better.”

And do bear in mind to maintain on prime of the Golden Boot desk.

For extra opinions on how England might change, we’ve got Karen Carney’s column from earlier than the Slovenia match.

Trippier and Rice train away from main group

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Wai Ming Loh emails: “I’m a Scotland supporter, just for context … I sent this message to two friends this morning and feel it relates nicely to your morning feed, with regards to this article

“I find this really interesting. It’s not something exclusive to England of course (talk of Clarke getting the boot despite taking Scotland to successive tournaments with a bunch of ok players and a few very good ones, and can only imagine it’s even worse in eg Brazil) but I find it amusing and tiresome in equal measure how many people “know” what must be executed, regardless of having zero expertise or {qualifications} as coaches, or former gamers who’ve both by no means been a supervisor/coach (eg Ferdinand) or are significantly famous for his or her abject efficiency after they had been (eg Shearer, Neville).

“Southgate has taken England further than anyone other than in 1966, and actually across his tenure probably even better on average than that, in bigger events with many stronger teams.

“Yes, they’re dull at the moment, but all this gnashing of teeth, etc, just beggars belief. They qualified, will quite feasibly beat the Netherlands [edit now we know Slovakia], and thus find themselves in yet another semi, and possibly a final.

“Obviously, I don’t want that to happen but if it would make these people eat their words, it’d almost (but not quite) be worth it. Of course, that wouldn’t happen – lots of revisionism or forgetting their earlier complaints would see them all right behind Gaz and his Boys, long live the King, etc.”

Wouldn’t life be boring with out opinions?

Wales are prepared to nominate a non-Welshman as supervisor for the primary time in 25 years. The Football Association of Wales has detailed the standards required to succeed Rob Page after ending his three-and-a-half-year reign final week and invited “expressions of interest” from potential candidates.

Welsh soccer’s governing physique has confirmed it’s on the lookout for a person with a “proven track record of delivering success at club and/or international level” and plans to solid its internet far and huge.

Thierry Henry, Yaya Toure and Patrick Vieira – charismatic taking part in greats who went by way of Wales’ admired teaching system – would all be welcomed to specific curiosity by the FAW, though all three are at the moment in employment.

“The FAW knows how important coach education is to growing the game in Wales and offers a world-renowned service through its coaching courses,” stated a FWA assertion. “The Uefa Pro-Licence is a pre-requisite for coaches at the top level of the game and this qualification will be required to become Cymru’s next head coach. The Pro-Licence prepares candidates to work as a modern-day manager or head coach at club or international level. It develops their leadership and interpersonal skills to successfully implement their unique management style and philosophy.”

“I liked Kári Tulinius’s coastal metaphor (10.22am),” says Charles Antaki. “To carry on with it, Czech Republic were like a large displeased child trying to headbutt the seaside Punch & Judy show. Happily they shan’t bother us any further. There was, though, another large displeased child on show yesterday, and he will in fact still be with us into the next round.”

The information from contained in the England camp is that Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier are coaching indoors, individually from the group. Phil Foden can be absent as he’s attending the delivery of his third baby. The different 23 gamers are current and right.

Where has the sense of enjoyable gone with Gareth Southgate? Asks Jonathan Liew.

Manchester United Women are dropping a whole lot of expertise.

Who is the proud proprietor of those tattoos?

Jude Bellingham has instructed his England team-mates to neglect about any unfavorable supporters as he praised the followers who dragged him over the road in opposition to Slovenia regardless of being “absolutely dead” on his toes.

Despite drawing widespread criticism for his or her performances at Euro 2024, England topped Group C and prevented what seems to be the a lot more durable half of the draw for the knockout phases.

“I think you definitely draw on them for energy towards the end of games,” he stated. “I felt like in the last game, I was absolutely dead but you hear them singing, hear them chanting and you can play at a level that’s not our best, it’s normal, it can happen. But I think the important thing is, when you’re wearing this badge and you’re representing those fans, is that you don’t give up and I think that they’re a constant reminder of that.

“I think it’s always interesting. I know there’s a lot of negativity outside the stadium and the camp but I always feel that when we get into the stadium, it’s so different. I think it’s important that as teammates and as a team, we remember that the ones in the stadium are the ones that are going to give us the energy so don’t worry about the ones that aren’t there. We’ve obviously got to keep using that energy, using that feeling that we get from them, to be successful in this tournament.”

On yer bike. Switzerland get pleasure from your downtime between the group and knockout phases.

A bit extra on Bronze’s exit from Barcelona and the equally industrious Tom Garry.

Richard Hirst joins the get together: “A revolutionary (or maybe a revisionist) suggestion I know, but why don’t we just leave Southgate alone to do his thing? France don’t top their group, Portugal lose to Georgia, Italy need a stoppage time goal – maybe Southgate isn’t doing too badly after all. And he has a good tournament record.
Just saying.”

The performances have been fairly poor, although. He must discover a huge enchancment.

“Turkey have played like a man trying to cross a spit of land that will be submerged once the tide rolls in,” says Kári Tulinius. “Austria have played like the tide. It could be fabulous to watch.”

“My random unscientific theory is all England managers post Sir Bobby (not including Venables and Big Sam (forgot about him) as they didn’t stay long enough) go slightly mad and try to be too clever in their selections,” suggests Will Cook (Chef to his buddies). “Southgate’s started by playing 3 right backs and not taking a fit left back, not even peak Pep Champions league semifinal breakdowns would play with 3 right backs. Anyway, that’s my random thought, I should get back to work now.”

Luke Shaw will probably be accessible on Sunday …

“Hello from a baking hot summers day in Dubai, Will,” emails Brett Turner. “Since you asked here’s the team I’d put out –

Pickford

Trent Stones Guehi Walker

Bellingham Rice

Bowen Palmer Gordon

Kane

We need pace, aggression and flair to break down another stubborn team parking the bus. I’d rather have Trent in the team than Trippier when we need to create and Walker / Gordon gives us frightening pace down the left for Trent to hit with his quarterback passes. Foden can come on for Palmer and hook Kane for Watkins if he’s still not aggressive enough.

|This management lark is easy! Where’s my five million quid??

“Love your work.”

I’ve not seen a lot clamour for Bowen however the marketing campaign begins right here, it will seen. Dropping Saka and Foden is the daring.

Some Euros adjoining information from Matt Hughes.

Georgia’s celebrations in video type for people who like automotive horns.

Which last-16 tie conflict are you most wanting ahead to? Despite neither staff their greatest, I feel France v Belgium may very well be respectable. There is loads of high quality within the two squad and perhaps they are going to lastly present it when it really issues.

There had been some implausible scenes in Romania after they prime their group to make it to the final 16.

How inexperienced is the Euros? Philippe Auclair takes a glance.

Elsewhere it has been confirmed that England full-back Lucy Broze will go away Barcelona this summer time after the conclusion of her contract.

Every man and his canine will probably be providing up their opinions on what England ought to do on Sunday in opposition to Slovakia. One such particular person is former striker Jermain Defoe who fancies seeing a bit extra Ollie Watkins on this event.

“When Ollie Watkins came on (against Denmark), he looked really sharp,” Defoe instructed the PA information company. “He is someone who can get us up the pitch because he is so dynamic. He runs in behind, the ball doesn’t only come to his feet. I would love to see see him involved a little bit more because Harry Kane can drop into that 10 position, to roam and do his stuff. Harry is such a world-class finisher and it is almost like he can play in two positions, having almost mastered the number nine position as a focal point and can then also play in at number 10 because his passing rate is one of the best.”

How will we remedy an issue like England? Jacob Steinberg has a giant and daring suggestion: drop Jude Bellingham.

The staff has appeared unbelievable unbalanced within the three group video games. If Southgate desires Rice and Mainoo to take a seat, perhaps it’s best for everybody is Bellingham sits it out on Sunday. What do you assume?

What an evening it was for Georgia. In their first European Championships and they’ve made the final 16.

Preamble