Gareth Southgate acknowledged the disappointment of England fans who booed after their 1-0 loss to Iceland in a friendly match on Friday.
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Despite this, he assured that the team will be prepared for Euro 2024. The Three Lions were defeated by Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson’s 12th-minute goal, which secured a memorable win for the visitors at Wembley.
The 81,410 spectators expressed their frustration by booing England at both half-time and full-time. During the match, Harry Kane and Phil Foden missed great chances, leading to England having only one shot on target, their fewest since June 2021.
Southgate understood the fans’ negative reaction, admitting that the team didn’t play well enough to keep them entertained.
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He noted that converting those missed chances could have changed the game’s dynamics and boosted the team’s confidence. However, he also felt that this might have hidden some of the flaws shown in the match.
He emphasized the importance of engaging the fans with good performance, stating that the team failed to press and win the ball with intensity, which led to the negative reaction. Despite the setback, Southgate remained optimistic about the future.
Looking ahead, England will face Serbia in their first Group C match on June 16. Southgate expressed confidence, saying the team will be ready and reminding the players that not every game will go as planned, using this match as a learning experience.
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