England’s dramatic 2-1 win over Slovakia in the round-of-16 has been hailed as a remarkable achievement by manager Gareth Southgate. According to Southgate, a video of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning campaign served as a source of inspiration for his team. The video highlighted the importance of every member of the squad in achieving success and showcased players who stepped up when needed, just like the current squad did on Sunday.
Southgate praised the players who came off the bench and made significant contributions to the win, emphasizing the importance of squad depth in a tournament. He referenced the 1966 team’s challenging journey to glory, stressing that not every player was a starter from the beginning. He urged his current squad to be ready to perform when called upon, just like the substitutes did in the game against Slovakia.
The spirit and commitment shown by the players were key factors in their success, and Southgate wants to continue emphasizing the value of the entire squad as they progress in the tournament. By showing historical moments like the 1966 triumph, Southgate hopes to instill a sense of perspective and appreciation for the collective effort required to achieve success in a major tournament. He believes that recognizing
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