Viewers and the internet at Euro 2024 have criticized England manager Gareth Southgate.
An mental Gareth Southgate admitted that' we all want to be loved' after seeing his England part reach the Euro 2024 last on Wednesday night.
The 2-1 get over the Netherlands meant that the Three Lions sealed a spot in a second consecutive European Championship last, where they will encounter Spain in Berlin on Sunday night.
For Southgate, that last will arrive at the finale of a game in which he has been the subject of criticism from viewers and critics likewise, with the 53-year-old addressing this head-on in his post-match press event in Dortmund.
" We all want to be loved, best"?, he said after seeing Ollie Watkins ' 91st-minute success mark the win. " So when you're doing something for your country and you're a proud Englishman, when you do n't feel that back and when all you read is criticism, it's hard.
" To be able to enjoy a second last is very, very unique. Especially with followers that journey, our going support is incredible.
" The amount of money they spend to go, the determination to do that, to be able to give them times like this. I think we've given them a few over the last six decades, from Russia forward. It means a bunch".
Following the goalless draw against Slovenia, which secured top position in Group C, Southgate's comments come after he saw cheap plates thrown at him by viewers in the stands, and the labored 1-1 draw against Denmark in the group stage caused a slight internet rebuke following criticism from Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.
In a press conference prior to the game, Three Lions captain Harry Kane urged the former England duo to "remember what it's like to use the shirt," drawing a line under the episode's improved performances in the knockout stages.
England will now get ready for the final on Sunday as they prepare to take home their primary trophy since the 1966 World Cup following their penalty shootout beat to Italy in the Euro 2020 last.
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