Now basking in adulation after knocking out Germany, England coach Gareth Southgate might seem universally adored across the nation. The goals that sent England to the European Championship quarterfinals following a 2-0 victory over Germany came from players who Southgate faced calls to drop. Raheem Sterling entered the team’s opening game at Euro 2020 having being unable to score at four previous tournaments. READ: EURO 2020: Belgium midfielder Tielemans still full of energy despite long seasonJust why did Southgate persist with Sterling on the left of the front three? ALSO READ: Joachim Loew seeks to clear air with Ozil over 2018 Germany exitWhere was his finishing touch at Euro 2020?

Source: The Hindu June 30, 2021 17:03 UTC