A rather amusing moment occurred during a pre-match press conference before the final group game of the European Championship, when a Moroccan journalist asked Southgate if he could offer any coaching tips to Morocco’s manager. Southgate responded with a touch of irony, pointing out that England’s World Cup record is not superior to Morocco’s.
“You reached the semi-finals in the last World Cup, didn’t you? We haven’t managed to get to the quarter-finals yet, so how could I possibly give advice to your head coach?” Southgate remarked.
After two group matches, England sits atop Group C with one win and one draw, accumulating four points. However, their underwhelming offensive display has drawn substantial criticism from fans and pundits alike.