Gareth Southgate: How do you lead a team that’s not performing?
England manager Gareth Southgate has faced growing criticism over his leadership this week, despite guiding the Three Lions to the knockout stage of the Euros as group winners.
Some fans are disappointed with the lacklustre performances and have vented their anger towards Southgate, who has responded by calling for continued support of the team. “I understand the feeling towards me, but back the players,” he said. “It’s crucial the fans back the players.”
On this episode Niall Paterson is joined by Rob Harris, our sports correspondent, and Andy Brassell, host of The Football Ramble podcast, for a debrief on the challenge Southgate faces in managing his team amid the criticism.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Some fans are disappointed with the lacklustre performances and have vented their anger towards Southgate, who has responded by calling for continued support of the team. “I understand the feeling towards me, but back the players,” he said. “It’s crucial the fans back the players.”
On this episode Niall Paterson is joined by Rob Harris, our sports correspondent, and Andy Brassell, host of The Football Ramble podcast, for a debrief on the challenge Southgate faces in managing his team amid the criticism.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
