Gareth Southgate 'deserves to be sacked' as England limp to disappointing Denmark draw

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Gareth Southgate has been criticised by England fans after their Euro 2024 clash with Denmark

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 20/06/2024

- 19:02

Updated: 20/06/2024

- 19:11

The 53-year-old has been criticised by fans after the result at Euro 2024

England fans have raged at Gareth Southgate following the Three Lions' 1-1 draw with Denmark at Euro 2024 on Thursday.

Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 13th minute, with the Bayern Munich star netting from close range after good work from Kyle Walker.


But Denmark deserved at least a point and secured one through Morten Hjulmand, with the Sporting Lisbon star seeing his low drive sail past Jordan Pickford.

Big things have been expected of England so far this summer but, while still unbeaten, they've failed to live up to the hype.

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Gareth Southgate has been criticised by England fans after their Euro 2024 clash with Denmark

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Southgate remains divisive, with many feeling he should be getting more out of such a star-studded squad.

And fans on X have vented their fury at the 53-year-old, with some even suggesting he should be 'sacked'.

"Gareth Southgate deserves to be sacked. This is an absolute disastrous performance from England, how on earth can you have all this talent and still look this wobbly," said one fan.

A second said: "Gareth Southgate ought to be sacked immediately!!|"

A third opined: "England will never win a trophy while Gareth Southgate is in charge, He's completely clueless I think he knows himself and is trying to get sacked sooner."

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A fourth fumed: "Gareth Southgate should be sacked. This is the best crop of players we've had for many a year but the negative brand of football being served up is painful to watch."

A fifth raged: "Can't wait for Gareth Southgate to be sacked after this tournament."

And a sixth said: "Gareth Southgate has to be sacked mid-tournament cause what the hell is this?"

Southgate isn't guaranteed to stay with England after the European Championships.

He previously hinted he'd walk away prior to the competition commencing, though the FA would like him to sign a new contract and extend his stay.

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England won't have too long to reflect on the disappointing draw.

The Three Lions will face Slovenia in their final group stage game on Tuesday (8pm).

They are currently all but through to the last 16, with no team ever failing to qualify in the modern format with four points.

There are serious questions over this England team and Southgate, however, despite the success he's enjoyed since taking charge eight years ago.

And whether they can answer them this summer remains to be seen.

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Alan Shearer, meanwhile, has reacted to the result.

And the Engand boss believes Southgate is failing to get the best out of his current squad at the current moment in time.

"Gareth Southgate will get serious questions," he said.

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England took the lead against Denmark through Harry Kane but ended up drawing their Euro 2024 clash

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"You see the players out there...Phil Foden and what he has done all season for Manchester City, Jude Bellingham turning up in the first game and not so much tonight, John Stones and what we have seen him do at club level.

"There is far more to get out of those players than he is getting at the moment.

"Gareth at the minute is not getting the best out of England's best players."

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