We learned a lot from this match: the coach from England

Kaliningrad, Russia (AFP) –

English coach, Gareth Southgate felt that the 1-0 loss to Belgium on Thursday at the 2018 World Cup in Russia was "a very good test "I have learned a lot from that."

"I think this match was a very good test for us, we knew the level would go up even though both teams were making a lot of changes," Southgate said after the match. Kaliningrad

"Belgium had a lot of possession in their squad, it was difficult for us to push them, but in terms of chances created, it was quite balanced," said the English coach: "We have a lot learned from this game. a good rehearsal for us, "said Southgate, who also spoke of his decision to leave Harry Kane on the bench.

"If we had put Harry ten minutes and someone had hurt him, it would have been ridiculous Everyone knows that the most important game is the eighth finals," he said. he says.

England will be measured on the next turn to Colombia of which Southgate stated that "they have incredible individualities, but I think it's a game we can win. "

" It will be a fantastic challenge for us, "he concluded. [ad_2]
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