TPO - Supercomputer Opta predicts that England has the best chance of winning EURO 2024. However, even Three Lions fans are a bit skeptical about this possibility, because their team arrived in Germany with a porous defense.
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England have a dream attack at EURO 2024 |
Ahead of the tournament in Germany, Gareth Southgate announced that he would consider resigning as England coach if they did not win EURO 2024. That was not an arrogant statement, or one that belittled the opponent. It was simply the goal, the mission of the Three Lions in this year's tournament. They have no more excuses for failure. More than anyone, Gareth Southgate understands that he will have no chance to prove his coaching ability if he does not bring home the silver cup.
England have grown tremendously under Gareth Southgate. From the 2018 World Cup semi-finals to the EURO 2020 final, they have gradually built a winning framework. During this period, the Three Lions have always dominated the qualifying rounds and easily qualified for the finals with a near-perfect record. However, the defeat to France in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup has raised doubts about England's strength as well as Southgate's talent.
The “golden generation” of the England team is gradually passing away, leaving behind gaps. They still possess many expensive stars, but to create a balanced, deep squad like the 2021-2022 period, it is not enough.
In fact, England arrive in Germany with a big concern in defence. Right from the goalkeeper position, Southgate has no better option than Jordan Pickford. Henderson lacks international experience, while Ramsdale has just spent a reserve season at Arsenal. Up front, the Three Lions' problem is even bigger when their number 1 centre-back, Harry Maguire, is absent due to injury. Maguire's partner at EURO 2020, Stones, is also having fitness problems and it is unclear when he will return.
Looking at the remaining centre-backs of the Three Lions such as Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Ezri Konsa or Marc Guehi, their fans can hardly feel secure. All of them lack experience in major tournaments and are not really outstanding.
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Coach Southgate does not have much time left with the England team |
However, England are still rated as the best team at EURO 2024, not just because of their reputation. Southgate has the best midfielders and strikers in Europe. In midfield, they have Declan Rice - who has just moved to a new level when he moved to Arsenal and Jude Bellingham, the top scorer who helped Real Madrid win the La Liga and Champions League double. Surrounding this duo are two outstanding young talents Adam Wharton, Kobbie Mainoo and versatile midfielders Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher.
Up front, Southgate has a pleasant headache in finding support for Harry Kane. Even with Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish out, the Three Lions still have a host of excellent wingers such as Saka, Foden, Bowen, Gordon. In addition, they also have effective “number 10” players on the left wing such as Eberechi Eze and Cole Palmer. Depending on the opponent, Southgate can constantly change the tactical diagram to find the best way to deal with it.
Finally, we cannot fail to mention Harry Kane, who has just had the best season of his career with 44 goals for Bayern Munich. Not only did he win the Bundesliga top scorer title, Kane also won the European Golden Shoe for the first time. After a full winter break, this striker promises to explode at EURO 2024 and, together with his surrounding satellites, help the Three Lions "make up for their defense" more easily.
List of England team participating in EURO 2024:
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
Defenders: Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Source: https://tienphong.vn/nhan-dien-ung-cu-vien-vo-dich-euro-2024-anh-lay-cong-bu-thu-post1646345.tpo
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