Losing Euro 2020 final still hurts the midfielder, whose partnership with Kobbie Mainoo is blossoming
t always comes back to control with England. In the very biggest matches, with the stakes high and the pressure rising, they have never quite been able to stay on top of things under Gareth Southgate. Indeed, as Declan Rice bounced over for a chat in the aftermath of England winning their semi-final against the Netherlands“Seeing Italy lift that trophy will haunt me for ever,” Rice said.
Southgate took succour from the big characters in his team. His faith in Jordan Pickford, Harry Kane, John Stones, Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Luke Shaw and Rice is unflinching. But he is watching a new spirit emerge. Eberechi Eze, Marc Guéhi, Cole Palmer, Ivan Toney, Kobbie Mainoo and Watkins have grown in stature, giving the squad fresh enthusiasm.has disappeared.
England can not pass as badly as they did against Italy. After that final, Uefa’s technical observers reported that England, who used a 3-4-2-1 system, hit too many long balls, were “scared to lose” and did not use their wing-backs properly during the second half.The 3-4-2-1 of 2024 is more attacking. Southgate essentially picked eight defensive players against Italy, with Shaw and Trippier as the wing-backs. Now, one of his wing-backs – Saka – is basically playing as a winger.
“When we’ve sat back in we’ve felt solid. The improvement from the last Euros on the back five is that we’re keeping the ball much better. You have players at club level that are used to taking the ball under pressure and playing in pockets.”Rice, who was at fault when Xavi Simons gave the Netherlands an early lead, talked about regaining his composure after his mistake.
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