June 26th 2024.
Former Sky Sports host Richard Keys has expressed his strong opinion that England's national football team manager, Gareth Southgate, should be sacked immediately. According to Keys, Southgate's performance has been subpar and he would not hesitate to make the decision himself if given the chance. This comes after England's unimpressive goalless draw against Slovenia in the Euro 2024 group stage match.
Despite finishing at the top of Group C, England's lackluster performance against Slovenia has raised concerns about their chances in the tournament. The team will now face one of the best third-placed teams in the last 16, which could be any one of the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, or Belgium. Keys' frustration was evident as he watched the game, and he even suggested that Harry Redknapp would be a better short-term replacement for Southgate.
The tension between Southgate and the England supporters was palpable after the match. He was booed and had empty beer cups thrown at him as he approached the fans. When asked about this by Netherlands legend Ruud Gullit during beIN Sports' coverage of the game, Keys responded, "I'm so depressed. I thought that was so miserable once again tonight." He further added, "We're here to win it, but from what I've seen tonight, that's not winning the next game, let alone the tournament."
Keys then went on to suggest that Harry Redknapp, who is currently in Dubai, would be willing to take up the role if given the opportunity. He also mentioned that Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp would not be interested, but Redknapp would hop on a plane immediately.
Moving on to England's potential opponents in the last 16, it could be any one of the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, or Belgium. The match will take place in Gelsenkirchen at 5 pm on Sunday. However, Southgate believes that the negative reaction from some England fans after the match against Slovenia has created an unusual environment for the team.
In an interview, Southgate stated, "I understand the narrative towards me, and that's better for the team than it being towards them." He also added, "But it is creating an unusual environment to operate in. I've not seen any other team qualify and receive similar treatment." In a separate interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, Southgate expressed concern about the impact of the negative reaction on the players. He said, "I was not going to back away from going over to thank people for their support, but I know that this is causing an issue for the group. I can deal with that, but I need them to support the players."
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