England coach booed and thrown cups at by fans

TPO - Even though the England team won first place in Group C, coach Gareth Southgate was still booed by fans, even having objects thrown at him.

Early this morning, the England team continued to have a lackluster performance against the underdog Slovenia. After two disappointing first matches, coach Gareth Southgate made a notable change when he put Conor Gallagher in the starting midfield to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold. However, his adjustment did not bring the expected effect. The Three Lions continued to play deadlocked and were held to a 0-0 draw by Slovenia.

That is why coach Gareth Southgate has faced unprecedented opposition from England fans. Since taking office in 2016, the 53-year-old coach has always received great support from fans, especially after he helped the Three Lions reach the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of EURO 2020. Currently, that no longer exists when the fans at the stadium also boo and boycott Gareth Southgate.

After the match against Slovenia, Gareth Southgate and his players walked to the end of the pitch to greet the England fans. Instead of receiving applause, the former Middlesbrough coach was booed. Some fans even threw cups of water at Gareth Southgate.

Coach Southgate is under huge pressure from England fans

England still progressed as the top team in Group C but this result was not enough to satisfy their fans. This is understandable because the Three Lions were considered the number 1 candidate for the championship before EURO 2024 started. Their recent performances have not been commensurate with their star-studded squad.

Speaking after being booed and having cups thrown at him, coach Gareth Southgate said: “I understand their reaction, but I will not back down. The important thing is that we remain united and move forward. I understand the stories that are aimed at me.”

“I have never seen another team qualify and suffer the same reaction. I will not back down. I recognise the negative moments at the end of the game and I ask the players to be brave. We will not be afraid to thank the fans at the end of the game.”

In the round of 16, England will face one of the best third-placed teams. The Three Lions' opponents are yet to be decided, but they could face the Netherlands.

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