England’s Euro 2024 Struggles Spark Fan Fury #ThreeLions

England fans threw beer cups and booed their team after a tense 0-0 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024—despite the Three Lions finishing top of their group and securing a spot in the tournament’s favorable knockout bracket. Manager Gareth Southgate called the backlash \"unprecedented,\" saying, \"I’ve not seen any team qualify and receive similar.\" But with England delivering lackluster performances (just one win in three games), even former captain Gary Lineker roasted the team’s playstyle.

Southgate, who’s led England past the group stage in every major tournament since 2018, admitted the squad must improve to meet sky-high expectations. \"We’ve made England fun again…we’ve got to be careful it stays that way,\" he said. Captain Harry Kane remained optimistic, telling reporters: \"We control our destiny.\"

While England’s attack has sputtered, their path to the final avoids heavyweights like Spain and France. Can they channel their 2020 Euro finals energy? Fans are waiting—impatiently.

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England boss Southgate targeted after 0-0 draw with Slovenia at Euros

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