England is at the top of their group in Euro 2024, unbeaten and in a good position for the knockout stage. But not everyone is happy.
Fans booed loudly and threw beer cups after England’s 0-0 draw with Slovenia at Cologne Stadium. Criticism of England’s performances in Germany has been strong.
Manager Gareth Southgate acknowledged the criticism, saying he hadn’t seen such scrutiny of a qualifying team before. He believes their success in previous tournaments might be working against them now.
Despite advancing to the round of 16, Southgate admitted their matches haven’t been exciting, with only one win and two draws in Group C.
Former captain Gary Lineker even criticized their play with strong words, which Southgate claimed he didn’t notice. The atmosphere after the Slovenia match was tense, with beer cups thrown onto the field during the team’s attempt to thank the fans.
