England manager Gareth Southgate says winning Euro 2024 this Sunday is the “ultimate challenge”, not wondering if Sunday’s last-16 clash with Slovakia could be his final match.
Boos, and even some plastic cups, were aimed the long-serving manager’s way after Tuesday’s miserable 0-0 draw with Slovenia, which saw them win Group C but left fans and pundits unhappy.
Southgate knows the team have to find their “next level” as the knockout phase gets under way against Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen, where they recorded their only win of these Euros a fortnight ago against Serbia.
“Absolutely (enjoying the challenge), it’s a brilliant challenge,” Southgate said.
“We’ve had different problems to solve as a team over the last few weeks and I’…