Monthly Archives: June 2024

Euro 2024: Spain 1-0 Italy

Euro 2024: Spain 1-0 Italy

  Spain dominated Italy but only had a solitary goal to show for it as they secured top-spot in Group B in Gelsenkirchen. Spain bossed the opening 45 minutes and Pedri and Nico Williams spurned fine chances to break the deadlock while Gianluigi Donnarumma was in inspired form in the Italian goal. Nine minutes after the break Riccardo Calafiori scored …

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Gareth Southgate admits Alexander-Arnold in midfield is an experiment

Gareth Southgate admits Alexander-Arnold in midfield is an experiment

England laboured to a disappointing 1-1 draw, with Gareth Southgate replacing his most creative player just eight minutes into the second half.  The Three Lions missed the chance to qualify for the knockout stages after a poor performance, which saw Harry Kane’s opener cancelled out by a brilliant strike from outside the box by Morten Hjulmand. It was a second consecutive …

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Southgate calls on England to find another level after Denmark draw

Southgate calls on England to find another level after Denmark draw

Gareth Southgate believes there’s another level England have to find following the disappointing 1-1 with Denmark.  England knew a win would see them qualify for the knockout stages, but despite taking the lead through Kane, they weren’t at the races, and turned in a poor performance. Southgate’s men sat back and allowed Denmark back into the game, and they equalised …

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Three Lions Struggle In Second Successive EURO Clash

Three Lions Struggle In Second Successive EURO Clash

Looking to seal their place in the Round of 16 of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024), England locked horns with Group C rivals Denmark at the Deutsche Bank Park on Thursday evening (June 20). Having escaped with a slender 1-0 win over Serbia on Matchday 1, the Three Lions needed a strong showing to get the critics off their …

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Danes delighted with draw as a disinterested England flounder

Danes delighted with draw as a disinterested England flounder

June 20 – The last time England met Denmark in a meaningful match, the semi-finals of the delayed 2020 Euro’s, Mikkel Damsgaard stunned the 64,000 in attendance at Wembley Stadium with one of the all-time great free kicks. Alas for the Danes, it wasn’t enough on the night as a controversial penalty was awarded to the Three Lions, and despite …

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Kane feels England are dropping below usual levels after Denmark draw

Kane feels England are dropping below usual levels after Denmark draw

England captain Harry Kane believes everyone is dropping below their levels following the disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark. The Three Lions headed into the game knowing a win would see them qualify for the knockout stages, but they simply weren’t at the races. Despite taking the lead through Kane England sat back and were punished when they didn’t close down Morten …

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Fans fume at Gareth Southgate’s clueless tactics and treatment of Cole Palmer after Denmark draw

Fans fume at Gareth Southgate’s clueless tactics and treatment of Cole Palmer after Denmark draw

England’s disappointing 1-1 draw against Denmark in their Euro 2024 campaign has left fans and pundits alike questioning Gareth Southgate’s tactics and selection choices, sparking a wave of criticism. It was yet another uninspiring performance from Gareth Southgate’s side. The manager known for his passive approach, faced severe backlash as England failed to capitalise on their early lead against Denmark. After …

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Southgate tactics ‘concern’ in Euro 2024 slog – Ferdinand

Southgate tactics ‘concern’ in Euro 2024 slog – Ferdinand

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has questioned Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate’s tactics and said their approach in their 1-1 draw against Denmark at Uefa Euro 2024 “lacked any sort of direction”. England were considered contenders for the title but followed up a functional 1-0 win over Serbia with a flat second performance, dropping deep and struggling to control possession …

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Daniel Sturridge shocked Cole Palmer didn’t feature for England again

Daniel Sturridge shocked Cole Palmer didn’t feature for England again

Former England international Daniel Sturridge can’t believe Cole Palmer was once again overlooked by Gareth Southgate in the draw with Denmark. England turned in a lacklustre performance and despite taking the lead through Harry Kane they were pegged back thanks to a brilliant strike from Morten Hjulmand, with neither side able to find a winner. Southgate’s men knew a win would …

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