Before the tournament, England, together with France, were the biggest favorites for the continental championship, and looking at the odds at the bookmakers, the situation has not changed much.
Some would be shocked and wonder why Albion in the Isles is being talked about and written about in a negative narrative. In short, more is expected from a team full of stars on the pitch. Legends criticize tactics and coach Gareth Southgate or other players themselves admit that their performances are not the real deal.
“The sign of a good team is that even when you are not in the best shape, you get a result. I’m sure there will be disappointment and a lot of fuss at home,” says striker and captain Harry Kane.
“But we also experienced that at the last Euro, when we drew with Scotland. Finally we were in the finals. You really need to stay calm,” he appeals.
At the start of the tournament, the English beat Serbia 1:0 and on Thursday they parted amicably with Denmark 1:1. “We have four points and are leading the group. On the other hand, we know there is much we can improve. We have to stay calm and together. That’s the most important thing,” defender Kieran Trippier reports.
But he also feels the pressure of the public. “We understand the frustration of outside fans,” he admits. And Kane adds: “Before the Euros, we told ourselves that there were no easy games ahead of us. I think this is confirmed.’
England complete the group on Tuesday against Slovenia. If they dominate the table, they will go to one of the teams from the third places of groups D, E and F in the round of 16. The Czech Republic can also realistically be in this group.
EURO 2024 in Germany
The European Football Championship will be played in ten German cities from June 14 to July 14, 2024. The Czech national team under the leadership of new coach Ivan Hašek is also present. .
2024-06-20 20:52:03
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