England are gearing up for a highly anticipated Euro 2024 semi-final showdown against the Netherlands. Despite their impressive run, advancing to the semi-finals, England’s performances throughout the tournament have left much to be desired. In a recent episode of It’s All Kicking Off, a Mail Sport podcast, Ian Ladyman and Oliver Holt delved into Gareth Southgate’s recent remarks about the team’s performance and whether fear has been a factor.
Holt acknowledged that the players seemed to approach the tournament with a sense of trepidation, which he described as unfortunate. Ladyman, on the other hand, emphasized the need for England to elevate their game by 20 to 30 percent if they want to stand a chance against the formidable Dutch team. The discussion also touched on France’s thrilling semi-final loss to Spain and the ongoing speculation surrounding Southgate’s future as England’s manager.
As the Three Lions prepare for their crucial match against the Netherlands, the pressure is on to deliver a more confident and convincing performance. With only one win in normal time against Serbia, their journey to the semi-finals has been less than stellar. Southgate’s admission of fear within the team sheds light on an aspect that may have hindered their full potential. Now, all eyes are on England to see if they can overcome this obstacle and rise to the challenge of facing a strong Dutch side.
- England and the Netherlands prepare for their Euro 2024 semi-final clash
- England’s performances, despite reaching the semi-finals, have been underwhelming
- Gareth Southgate admits England played with fear at Euro 2024
England and the Netherlands are set to face off in a highly anticipated Euro 2024 semi-final match on Wednesday night.
Despite reaching the final four, England’s performances in Germany have been less than impressive. Out of five games, they have only managed one win in normal time against Serbia, with additional matches against Denmark, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Switzerland.
Gareth Southgate, the England boss, has faced significant pressure due to the team’s lackluster displays. In a recent admission, Southgate acknowledged that his players have been playing with fear at Euro 2024.
On the latest episode of It’s All Kicking Off, a Mail Sport Euros Daily podcast, Ian Ladyman and Oliver Holt discussed Southgate’s claims and analyzed whether fear has impacted England’s performance.
Holt concurred that the players started the tournament fearfully, which he deemed unfortunate. Ladyman emphasized the need for England to elevate their game, stating that they “are going to have to step up by 20 or 30 percent” to overcome the Netherlands.
The duo also reflected on France’s thrilling semi-final defeat to Spain, considered one of the tournament’s standout games. Additionally, they discussed Southgate’s future as England’s manager and continued the build-up to the Three Lions’ crucial semi-final match.
Be sure to tune in to It’s All Kicking Off! on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for new episodes released daily during the Euros.
Gareth Southgate admitted that his England side played with fear at Euro 2024.