Gareth Southgate knows criticism of England ‘is probably because of me’

Under-fire Gareth Southgate remains resolute in his focus despite accepting he is probably the reason why England’s “world is different” to any other team going for Euro 2024 glory right now.

Among the favourites to go all the way this summer, poor performances have overshadowed the Euro 2020 runners-up’s progress to the knockout phase as Group C winners.

England edged past Serbia 1-0 in their opener before riding their luck in last week’s 1-1 draw with Denmark, leading to boos at the final whistle in Frankfurt.

That anger went up a notch on Tuesday despite the 0-0 draw with Slovenia seeing them top their group, with Southgate copping flak, and almost being hit by empty beer cups, when he went to applaud fans.

Amazing tonight, #ThreeLions fans.