Southgate baffled by very random question in Euro 2024 press conference

22 June 2024 , 16:26
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Modest Southgate excelled himself with his reply
Modest Southgate excelled himself with his reply

ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate appeared baffled by a bizarre question during a Euro 2024 press conference.

But, despite the random query, the Three Lions boss remained humble with his response.

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Gareth Southgate gave a very humble answer to a strange question at a recent press conference

The strange incident began when a Moroccan journalist asked Southgate what advice he could give Morocco's coach Walid Regragui.

Famously, the African side finished fourth at the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

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The question confused Southgate, whose England side only mustered a quarter-final appearance before they were knocked out by France.

He replied: "You got to the semi-final, didn't you?"

"We didn't. So, how can I give advice to your coach?"

England face Slovenia in their final group game on Tuesday - knowing a win will see them top the group.

However, the team have faced criticism for their flat performance against Denmark in the 1-1 draw.

According to the Daily Mail, England's most experienced squad members have made an effort to ensure everyone remains calm and doesn't panic after the points were shared.

In a post match interview, Southgate also said he believed England are missing Kalvin Phillips - who played an integral role in their run to the Euro 2020 final- but his comments have been slammed by Gary Lineker.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been used in a central midfield role alongside Declan Rice.

However, that tactical experiment didn't appear to work against the Danes.

He said: "We know it is an experiment - we don't have a natural replacement for Kalvin Phillips - but we are trying some different things.

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"At the moment, we are not flowing as we would like, that's for sure."

Meanwhile, former England boss Glenn Hoddle has urged Southgate to walk away from his post - backing Pep Guardiola as his replacement.

Jon Boon

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