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The manager of England, Gareth Southgate, is content to dedicate his efforts to ensuring a celebratory event at Trafalgar Square in July following the success of the European Championship, rather than being concerned about his contract.
Southgate has chosen to postpone discussions about his future, even though his current contract with the Football Association expires in December.
Southgate, as the manager of England, will be overseeing Euro 2024, marking his fourth major tournament in charge. His main focus is to minimize any potential disruptions.
Southgate emphasized that he must focus on fulfilling his current job responsibilities, making it unnecessary for him to contemplate the future.
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My main goal is to ensure that the European Championship in England is of the highest quality. From the moment I arrived at St George’s, we have aimed to reach the final four and ultimately emerge as the champions.
As we observe the progress of our team, we find ourselves in the final stretch where we have completed most of the difficult tasks and reached the more rewarding parts. We are on the cusp of achieving victory and crossing the finish line.
“We have consistently maintained a high ranking in the world for the past five years, which demonstrates the consistency of our performance. It is now time to take the next step and translate that success into tangible results.”
I must also accept that challenge and I am completely at ease with it.
“There’s no point in speculating about what might happen after the summer.
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We have intentionally avoided discussing what could come next internally, as it is not feasible to reword at this time.
“I believe we should discuss this matter at the end of the tournament. I am willing to briefly mention it now, but I cannot go into detail about what is to come during the entire summer.”
We have deliberately avoided discussing potential future plans within the team, as I believe if we had finalized a new contract before the tournament, it would have been met with skepticism given our previous experience with Fabio Capello and the expectation to prove ourselves before committing.
“I am unconcerned about the situation and do not have any comprehension of our whereabouts in mid-July, although I desire it to be Trafalgar Square so we can celebrate!”
As the person responsible for determining the discussions regarding his contract being delayed, Southgate stated: “I believe this could potentially have a negative impact on the team’s response.”
My goal is to alleviate pressure from the team whenever possible in order to give them the best chance possible at this tournament.
“We must acknowledge the pressure as one of the top contenders, but I also don’t want to add any extra expectations on the team.”
Jude Bellingham, a vital player for England’s pursuit of their first European Championship, has performed admirably in his first season at Real Madrid.
Bellingham has scored 20 times since a summer switch from Borussia Dortmund, but recently made headlines after he was sent off after he remonstrated with referee Jesus Gil Manzano at the end of a 2-2 draw at Valencia.
Southgate stated that players with the same mindset as the likes of Steven Gerrard, Patrick Vieira, and Roy Keane are fierce competitors who hate losing and thrive on winning.
During crucial moments, they lift the team up and are usually on the verge of crossing a line. This is where he frequently finds himself, and his greatest strength lies in making sure he stays on the right side of it.
In the past, he has typically been able to keep his composure in those instances when he received a yellow card. However, during the recent sending-off, it seems that he may have crossed a line. He is a smart person and I believe he will grow from this experience.
He possesses impressive intelligence and is open to learning and absorbing information. He has had a remarkable season with the most renowned club in history. While some may debate if this is still the case, we are delighted to have him on our team.
“We appreciate the edginess he brings, but it’s important for him to perfect it.”
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The source for this information can be found on the website independent.co.uk.
