June 19th 2024.
Gareth Southgate, the manager of the England national football team, has decided to stick with the same starting lineup for their upcoming match against Denmark in the Euro 2024 tournament. This decision comes after their successful start to the competition with a win against Serbia on Sunday, thanks to Jude Bellingham's impressive header goal. However, the match did end on a tense note as England struggled in the second half, with some players receiving criticism for their performance.
Despite the pressure, Southgate has shown confidence in his team, choosing not to make any changes and giving all players another chance to prove themselves. This includes Phil Foden, who received some backlash for his subdued performance on the left side of the attack. There were also doubts surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold's role in the midfield, with some questioning if he should be starting in that position. However, Southgate has remained firm in his decision to keep him in the starting lineup.
During the match against Serbia, Southgate did make some substitutions, bringing on Conor Gallagher and Kobbie Mainoo to strengthen the team's midfield. However, for the upcoming match against Denmark, he plans to keep the same starting XI in hopes of securing a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.
The only change made during the Serbia game was the substitution of Bukayo Saka for Jarrod Bowen in the 76th minute. Saka had a strong first half but was later contained by the Serbian team. Despite this, he is expected to keep his place in the starting lineup for the Denmark match.
One player who will not be available for selection is Luke Shaw. Although he has been training with the team, he is not yet fully fit to play after recovering from a muscle injury. Southgate has confirmed that Shaw will not be involved in the match against Denmark but is making good progress in his recovery.
As the team prepares for their second match, Southgate acknowledges the high expectations and pressure that come with representing England, especially after their success in the previous European Championship. He hopes to see more joy and celebration from his players, but his focus remains on securing qualification from the group stage, which he knows will not be an easy task. With two tough opponents ahead, Southgate and his team are determined to give their best and make their country proud.
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