On June 29th, the round of 16 of the European Championship will kick off, with England facing Slovakia. Ahead of the big clash, English media outlet The Telegraph revealed that Southgate will still retain the team’s main framework, only making minor adjustments.
During the group stage, England secured top spot with 1 win and 2 draws, accumulating 5 points. The team’s performance throughout the tournament hasn’t satisfied fans and has been met with criticism from all quarters.
But according to English media reports, Southgate isn’t planning to significantly alter the squad’s framework in the knockout stages, continuing to show confidence in his front-line stars.
One of the minor adjustments England might make in the round of 16 involves the 19-year-old Manu being brought into the starting lineup, replacing Gallagher. Despite his youth, Manu has already cemented his place at Manchester United, making 32 appearances for the club in the 2023-24 season, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist, an impressive showing. Now, on the European Championship stage, Manu’s ability to bring fresh energy to England is attracting attention.
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