England coach accepts criticism about team changes, but says he's made the right decision in avoiding injury | England

Ranked since the previous round, the coach said that he was thinking about the physical appearance of the players, who will face Colombia on Tuesday for the second round at 15.00 CET at Spartak.

– Of course I have the responsibility of people's disappointment. The supporter wanted to see a brilliant match. But the coach must make the best decision for the group. Sometimes decisions will be criticized. My staff was clear physically and medically, it was for the benefit of the group. I know I will be criticized, but I am comfortable with tonight's decision – the coach said.

At the press conference, Gareth Southgate quoted some of the teams who lost players in the third round of the World Cup due to an injury or discomfort, such as Colombia, who lost midfielder Jamez Rodríguez in the first half.

"If we put Harry Kane down for ten minutes and someone hit him on the ankle, it would have been ridiculous," said the coach as he was asked to leave his shooter on the bench.

Against Colombia, England has again the maximum force to try to return to the quarterfinals.