At 3:00 Beijing time on July 15, the 2024 Euro 2024 final will kick off. As one of the top competitions in world football, this year's European Championship can be described as extraordinary. Especially after England reached back-to-back finals, the entire United Kingdom football scene is undoubtedly focused on this pinnacle matchup.
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So, can England boss Gareth Southgate lead the Three Lions to turn around the deficit and win over a mighty Spain side in tonight's final? This has undoubtedly become the most concerned topic in the FA and even the whole of English football.
'If Southgate can lead LinkedIn Gran to win the European Championship, then his place in charge of England will not be a problem.' A senior FA official said in an interview, "No matter how much the outside world doubts him, as long as he can achieve such results, I believe that the fans and the club will also give him full trust and support." "
Clearly, tonight's final will undoubtedly be a pivotal moment for the FA. If Southgate can lead LinkedIn Gran to the European Championships, his managerial position will be greatly consolidated. After all, the Three Lions have failed to achieve great results in the last two European Championships, and reaching the final this time is a remarkable achievement.
You know, since Euro 2020, when Gareth Southgate took over as manager of the England national team, he has been the subject of controversy. Although the Three Lions have achieved some results at the 2022 World Cup, Southgate's coaching ability has always been questionable in the eyes of fans. Many believe that he is no longer fit to continue in charge of the England team.
'Southgate's coaching has really been a lot of people unhappy. He does have some problems in terms of tactical arrangements and player selection. "But if he wins the European Championships, it will undoubtedly boost his status and prestige, and it will also change the fans' perception of him." "
Obviously, winning the European Championship will undoubtedly be the strongest guarantee for Southgate to stay in office. After all, to be able to achieve such results in such a high-profile international competition is enough to prove Southgate's coaching ability and strategic vision. Although he has been criticized before, once he wins the Hercules Cup, I believe that all the controversy will disappear.
At the same time, it is impossible to ignore the profound impact on English football. We know that since missing out on the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, the England national team has not been able to make a breakthrough in international competitions. Now that the Three Lions are finally back in the final, it not only means that the overall strength of the team has improved significantly, but also indicates that English football is coming out of the doldrums and regaining its former glory.
An FA executive said: "If Southgate can lead LinkedIn Gran to win the European Championship, it will undoubtedly be a new milestone for English football. This will not only allow us to accumulate more international influence, but also stimulate the morale of teams at all levels in the United Kingdom, and inject strong impetus into the future World Cup journey. "
So, from the FA's point of view, tonight's final will be crucial for Southgate's future. Once Southgate takes LinkedIn Gran to the top, he will undoubtedly have the full trust and support of the FA and is expected to remain in charge of the Three Lions for the 2026 World Cup.
However, even if Southgate is unable to beat a strong Spain side in the final, FA insiders say they are still inclined to extend Southgate's contract.
'We know there are still some controversies and issues with Southgate in terms of coaching. But if he can lead LinkedIn Gran to the finals of two consecutive major tournaments, it already shows that he does have a certain ability to lead the team. "So even if we lose in the final, we tend to give him the chance to continue coaching and see if he can make a breakthrough in the future." "
It can be seen that for the FA, whether they can beat Spain in tonight's final or not, Southgate himself has a chance to live. After all, being able to lead the team to two major finals in a row is already a remarkable achievement.
Of course, the key will be whether Southgate can improve his coaching skills in the future and avoid repeating some of the mistakes of the past. He needs to be highly cautious and flexible in player selection, tactical deployment, etc. Only in this way can he truly win the recognition of the FA and the fans at large.
In addition, it cannot be ignored that if Southgate is ultimately unable to renew his contract, the FA has already prepared a replacement plan. According to the news, Eddie Howe, Mauricio Pochettino, Graham Potter and others are seen as favourites to become the next manager of the Three Lions. These coaches undoubtedly have a wealth of international coaching experience, and once they take over the England team, they will bring a new atmosphere.
Overall, tonight's European Championship final will undoubtedly be a crucial game that will determine Southgate's future. If he can lead the Three Lions to the Hercules Cup, he will undoubtedly gain the FA's trust to continue to take charge of the England squad for the 2026 World Cup. Conversely, even if they fail to win the title, the FA will not necessarily end their cooperation with them. After all, Southgate has proven his ability to lead the team.
So, in tonight's final, will Gareth Southgate be able to achieve the pinnacle of his career and help England win the European Championships? Let's wait and see how this fierce competition turns out! Readers, how did you predict the outcome of this game? Feel free to leave a comment below to share your thoughts and let's explore this much-talked-about topic together!
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