Gary Lineker backs Frank Lampard as Gareth Southgate successor
Despite less than stellar time in management Match of the Day host says former Chelsea midfielder has what it takes to be England coach
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Despite less than stellar time in management Match of the Day host says former Chelsea midfielder has what it takes to be England coach
England manager shoots down notion that his team have great opportunity to progress on weaker side of the draw
Two of Spain, Germany, France and Portugal will be out after last eight and England’s defensive record bodes well
Attacking resources will suffer a touch in a new system but there would be method in a change of shape
Another difficult night for the England manager who waited until the 94th minute to bring on third substitution against Slovakia
Gareth Southgate’s team are in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals despite some dismal displays that have drawn intense criticism
With Southgate’s side struggling to progress possession to their forward line, the quarter-final could require a change in formation
Villa defender is ahead of Lewis Dunk in bid to replace Marc Guehi and his infectious, bubbly personality has been a hit with his team-mates
Plus: reaction from Germany as Jude Bellingham’s bicycle kick saves England - and Gareth Southgate
Jude Bellingham’s goal must be the spark – England cannot possibly carry on like this for three more games and win Euro 2024. Can they?
From the ITV studio to Glastonbury via Gelsenkirchen, there was a variety of emotional responses to England’s comeback victory
The pair described England’s last-16 win as ‘miserable’ and the team as ‘lost souls’, and criticised Gareth Southgate’s tactics
Brentford striker helped turn devastating defeat into stunning victory, although suggestions of tactical genius by manager should be avoided
Stunning injury-time equaliser against Slovakia means the final chapter for England and Southgate is still to be written
Disgruntled supporters turn air blue and say Gareth Southgate has lost his job moments before stirring fightback inside stadium
Manager asks supporters to back players ahead of last-16 match against Slovakia as Harry Kane calls on attack to be ruthless
After three sluggish group-stage performances, England manager knows his side urgently need to find their groove against Slovakia
Gordon is planning a bicycle celebration should he score against Slovakia after a bike crash left him cut and grazed
England manager reluctant to depart from original attacking plan despite struggles in group stage
Dreadful as Gareth Southgate’s team may have been, the underlining factors that propelled them to top of betting markets have not changed
England manager was on the receiving end of verbal abuse, and flying objects, following the goalless draw with Slovenia in Cologne this week
Manager succeeded in taking heavy weight of international football off players yet possible departure could see a return to norm
Players have been using push-bikes as part of their warm-downs on the grounds of their basecamp hotel