Gareth Southgate has cast significant doubt over his future as England manager by revealing he believes the backlash against the team is down to him.
The 53-year-old’s contract expires in December and there is a growing feeling this will be his last tournament.
Southgate was pelted with plastic pint cups by angry supporters after England’s miserable goalless draw with Slovenia on Tuesday night.
And despite his team qualifying for the round of 16 as group winners, he feels the negativity of the fans towards him is making his position untenable.
‘Our world is different at the moment and I feel that is probably because of me,’ said Southgate.
‘I’m not going to change that so it’s pointless me spending energy (on it). But I’m not going to back away from it. I understand the feeling towards me, but I want the fans to back the players.’
Mail Sport understands the FA do not want to part ways with Southgate, given all that he has accomplished in his eight years as manager, and that stance will not change even if England fall below expectations at Euro 2024.
FA chiefs would rather Southgate left in his own time and on his own terms, and believe he will make the best decision for the team at the end of the tournament.
The governing body have a plan B in the event of Southgate leaving, with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe thought to be top of their shortlist to take over.
GaGa2022
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I would absolutely love England to win it, JUST to see these fans' reaction after giving him so much grief. The same fans will be celebrating wildly, and Southgate will be a national hero. Playing badly or not, they topped the group, what is their problem?
how come you are so dump
ILKajgh
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I would absolutely love England to win it, JUST to see these fans' reaction after giving him so much grief. The same fans will be celebrating wildly, and Southgate will be a national hero. Playing badly or not, they topped the group, what is their problem?
Dombdilmpy
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What has he accomplished
Romadlo
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All you have to do is stop playing 2 cdms you buffoon
vuaabdipu
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That's what bad games get you Gareth just leave
ceuabnor
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He is absolutely correct about that,he sucks no matter how the English media try to spin it… go home and manage a championship team . Because that is your highest level!!!
boweklosuy
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Of course you looney. Clueless like the bald head at Utd and baffles with selection every game. The obvious isn’t obvious with this coach
Wutcdeintz
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remove Southgate...he is killing the team
zuziknptuz
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It’s time to change
Cembcklops
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another English coach/ manager for national team.i suppose England will not winning anything for next 20 years.
Beminru
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All he did was win the group?? Some people are just plain stupid!!
Pehcdlmnrt
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Those same players want u out can't you see. Your football is boring