Gareth Southgate blames Hungary heat for England’s opening Nations League loss
Gareth Southgate cited the Hungary heat as the main reason behind a sluggish England performance which lead to Nations League defeat in Budapest.
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Southgate's England slump to shock defeat in Hungary
England slumped to their first defeat against Hungary in 60 years on Saturday as the hosts earned a shock 1-0 win in Budapest to launch their Nations League campaign.
Nations League: England Slump To Shock Defeat In Hungary
England slumped to their first defeat against Hungary in 60 years on Saturday as the hosts earned a shock 1-0 win in Budapest to launch their Nations League campaign. Dominik Szoboszlai scored the only goal from the penalty spot as Hungary celebrated their first victory over England since 1962. Defeat on penalties to Italy in the Euro 2020 final was the only time Gareth Southgate's side had been beaten in their previous 22 games. However, an experimental side failed to trouble the hosts, who were roared on by a 30,000 crowd largely consisting of school children.
Hungary 1 England 0 - Report
England slumped to their first defeat against Hungary in 60 years on Saturday as the hosts earned a shock 1-0 win in Budapest to launch their Nations League campaign.
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Gareth Southgate explains England start for Leicester City defender vs Hungary
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