Southgate shook the head of World Cup issues:

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Not one, not two, but three times, English journalists Gareth Soutgate asked for answers to a specific question. They never really had any answers

MOSKVA (Nettavisen): On Tuesday, England plays the eighth finals of the World Cup and on Monday, head coach Gareth Southgate met the press in Moscow.

And it became clear that several of the English journalists tried to get the coach out of the slippery ice before the important meeting. England finished in half of the World Cup final match, which is considered beneficial by many.

Several times, Southgate was questioned about it. The reporters wanted to know what he thought about having an supposedly easier road to the final, what he thought was the big teams like Spain, Germany and the United States. Argentina were out of the World Cup and he agreed that England now has to reach the final.

This seemed to be a clear test of the new national team leader as questions were asked.

England has been felt in recent years simply to go too far and look too far, too early. Southgate, who has himself played for a number of clubs in the Premier League and was at the time a veteran of the national team, did not bother to say more than necessary.

He gave a clear and clear message: "We have already gone ahead," he says.

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A , two, three

If the British people beat Colombia, Sweden or Switzerland will wait for the next round. In a possible semifinal, Croatia or hosts Russia can become opponents and be the last hurdle before the final.

On the first question about this, Southgate responded politely and said that he was not thinking about the continuation of the team in the championship. The coach and players are fully focused on the eighth final against Colombia, and only one.

– Our goal is the game. We are facing a tough opponent. It is a good team that we respect and we will focus on the football we have done until here in the World Cup, with the same mentality. We must be disciplined, but also the offensive freedom we have had up to here.

– What I want more than anything, is that the players continue to attack, as they have done until here in the championship. It will not change even if we are in the last game. In fact, this should only make us feel even more free. I look forward to the match, it can be a good match, "he says.

– It's sless

When the question came for the second time, the boss of England pulled on his shoulders, shook his head and repeated much of his previous answer.

He pointed out that there is no point in speculating in this way.

– We have held this position before, many times for many years. Therefore, it is completely useless to think now of what will happen after the fight against Colombia. We focus only on this match and our success. And then everything else will come into place after that, "says Southgate.

– Could the teams that were eliminated (Spain, Tysland, Argentina) not be so strong this time? Or, it means that the teams remaining in the World Cup have played at a level that is very good. When there are teams thanking Spain and Germany, they must be respected. But what is the point? We have not even discussed what will happen after Tuesday's game, he said.

MEET THE PRESS: The newspaper was in place when English manager Gareth Southgate held a press conference in connection with the World Cup match against Colombia.

Juan Mabromata
AFP

– In the trash

When the question was asked on the track for the third time – by a third reporter – it burst out laughing in the hallway, and even Southgate has cost a smile.

– What we notice now in the group of players is the thrill, and the understanding that there is no reason to look further than the next game. This can be a trap in which we have already gone. Some of these players have participated in previous championships and have learned mistakes in terms of settings. I'm waiting for the same mistakes to be made now.

Southgate says himself and the coaches are doing what they need to do to keep their feet firmly planted on Earth during the World Cup.

– We try to work mentally with the team, to have them focus on each game. If that means we have to make an extra effort, or calm them down a bit, then that's part of the job, that's what me and the staff are here to do.

Young, but experienced

The 47-year-old England coach, who himself has played 57 national teams for the nation, is confident that his team is ready for the task at hand. come.

– I must say that if you asked for it two months ago, I would have been more uncertain, but the more we work with this group, the better and more stable. I think the fight against Belgium was pretty, considering all the changes we made (eight changes). Everyone who comes into the team knows what role they have here, says Southgate.

– We did a little better in the first two games, but we also have to play a little bit in the different roles on the track. But all these guys have to do is transfer what they do to the training to fight.

Although England has a young team, he believes that they are still experienced.

– We may have a young team, but Marcus (Rashford) played a few cups now and Trent (Alexander-Arnold) played Champions League final. The players are ready. We are the youngest team remaining in the tournament, but we are also one of the most experienced.

– The players are hungry, they will win for their country and are proud to wear the costume. I am confident that they will give me a good performance, "he says.