It wouldn’t be out of order to state that Gareth Southgate’s reputation has taken a hit over the past month or so.
England might be through to the knockout rounds of Euro 2024 as group winners, and they’ve landed in what on paper looks the more favourable side of the draw, but a series of drab performances have led to widespread questioning of the Three Lions boss.
His decision to play Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield has been heavily criticised, along with his withdrawal of the Liverpool vice-captain at an early juncture in the draw against Denmark, and his treatment of the other Reds player in his squad doesn’t paint a pretty picture either.
As reported by Sky Sports’ Rob Dorsett on X, Ezri Konsa is ‘first in line’ to start as a ‘makeshift left-back’ against Slovakia on Sunday if Kieran Trippier isn’t fit to feature, with Joe Gomez once again set to be overlooked.
