{"id":296773,"date":"2023-12-01T12:24:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T12:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=296773"},"modified":"2023-12-01T12:24:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T12:24:30","slug":"sami-mokbel-gareth-southgate-has-nothing-to-fear-from-euro-2024-draw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/sami-mokbel-gareth-southgate-has-nothing-to-fear-from-euro-2024-draw\/","title":{"rendered":"SAMI MOKBEL: Gareth Southgate has nothing to fear from Euro 2024 draw"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1> SAMI MOKBEL: Gareth Southgate has nothing to fear from the Euro 2024 draw&#8230; England are as ready as they&#8217;ve ever been and this is their tournament to LOSE<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Southgate&#8217;s England are finely poised to take on Europe&#8217;s best in Germany<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday evening will see the groups drawn for next year&#8217;s Euro 2024\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Big Ange has lost three in a row, but no chance he changes his style: It&#8217;s All Kicking Off<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When Gareth Southgate takes his seat in Hamburg\u2019s iconic Elbphilharmonie concert hall on Saturday night, he\u2019ll perch comfortably in the knowledge that England are the team everyone wants to avoid.<\/p>\n<p>Group of Death? Who cares. Banana skin? So what? Home nations clash? No problem. Bring. It. On.<\/p>\n<p>Because this is England\u2019s time, don\u2019t let anyone tell you otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>As ever at these formal soirees, Southgate will be in esteemed company.<\/p>\n<p>Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann, widely recognised as one European football\u2019s most innovative and forward thinking minds, will be nearby.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/01\/11\/78464981-12813903-image-a-93_1701429199931.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Gareth Southgate will have nothing to fear as he awaits the group stage draw for Euro 2024<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/01\/11\/78466003-12813903-image-a-109_1701430716952.jpg\" height=\"425\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The precursory ceremony to next year&#8217;s tournament will take place at the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/01\/11\/78465031-12813903-image-a-101_1701429238343.jpg\" height=\"392\" width=\"306\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/01\/11\/78465173-12813903-image-m-102_1701429245181.jpg\" height=\"392\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p>Amongst those in attendence will be host manager Julian Nagelsmann (left) and World Cup winner Didier Deschamps<\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>If he scans the auditorium more intently, Southgate may catch glimpse of France manager Didier Deschamps, a winner and runner-up in his previous two World Cups. He may see Roberto Martinez. Or Ronald Koeman.<\/p>\n<p>Southgate won\u2019t be suffering from an inferiority complex, though. Nor should he be.<\/p>\n<p>Because, as far-fetched as it sounds, Euro 2024 is England\u2019s tournament to lose; Southgate will rub shoulders with his peers at today\u2019s draw knowing it is his team the rest of Europe would rather dodge.<\/p>\n<p>That isn\u2019t wishful thinking or a warped nationalistic opinion borne out of our exposure to the Premier League &#8211; but simply because it\u2019s the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Ask England\u2019s rivals about Harry Kane; the captain who has become the goalscoring toast of Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p>Ask them about Jude Bellingham, the Stourbridge-born kid already at Galactico status with Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Ask them about Bukayo Saka; the Champions League\u2019s leading goal contributor this season (three goals, four assists).<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s before we\u2019ve even mentioned Declan Rice, John Stones or Kyle Walker.<\/p>\n<p>And, of course, there\u2019s Southgate himself &#8211; the man ultimately responsible for finally providing the country with national team worthy of hope.<\/p>\n<p>Relatable and engaging off the pitch; and a force to be reckoned with on it. England are in a sweet spot.<\/p>\n<p>That comes with its own pressures. If England fail in Germany next summer; the dissenting voices who believe the team have achieved relative success in spite of Southgate will intensify.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, for the second tournament running, Southgate\u2019s future will emerge as an intriguing sub-plot.<\/p>\n<p>His contract expires next December, but falling short in Germany is likely to prompt an immediate exit.<\/p>\n<p>That said, if England were to win their first trophy since 1966, surely Southgate will fancy another crack at the World Cup to complete the set.<\/p>\n<p>The prospect of being crowned European champions in Berlin on July 14 will be Southgate\u2019s only focus right now, of course.<\/p>\n<p>And the 53-year-old will head into Euro 2024 safe in the knowledge that he has a group adept at overcoming the mental tribulations of tournament football.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/01\/11\/78465327-12813903-image-m-110_1701430793627.jpg\" height=\"425\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>England captain Harry Kane has seen history-making success in his first few months at Bayern<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/01\/11\/78465343-12813903-image-a-104_1701429466776.jpg\" height=\"456\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Jude Bellingham has fast become Real Madrid&#8217;s star player further to his summer transfer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/01\/11\/78465387-12813903-image-a-105_1701429469341.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Bukayo Saka is another boldface name amongst the top talent England&#8217;s squad has to offer<\/p>\n<p>Kane\u2019s 90th minute winner in Southgate\u2019s first ever tournament match against Tunisia at World Cup 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Also in Russia, the euphoric penalty shoot-out win over Colombia &#8211; England\u2019s first in tournament football since 1996.<\/p>\n<p>Then came the victory over arch-rivals Germany at Euro 2020, or falling behind a week later only to overcome Denmark in reaching the final.<\/p>\n<p>All those shared experiences are invaluable, and something Southgate has placed particular value on.<\/p>\n<p>So when the balls are picked and unscrewed on Saturday night, Southgate will look on knowing his players have already been through the worst of it.<\/p>\n<p>All that\u2019s left now is to win. Of course, that is biggest hurdle of all.<\/p>\n<p>But depending on how Saturday&#8217;s draw transpires in terms of logistical and travel requirements for next summer, Southgate and his backroom team will leave no stone unturned in ensuring they create an environment to facilitate a successful tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Southgate is prioritising a secluded location for England\u2019s base in Germany, away from the hustle, bustle and temptation of big city locations.<\/p>\n<p>Deciding on the lay-out and features of base camp is the easy part. Southgate knows what works and what doesn\u2019t from the previous three tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the England branding and three lions glass frosting installed at their Souq Al-Wakra base in Qatar there were relaxation zones, meeting rooms, squad congregation areas to watch the tournament on TV &#8211; and not forgetting inflatable unicorns and basketball hoops.<\/p>\n<p>Pertinently, families are set to be permitted into camp on specific days, usually 24 hours after matches.<\/p>\n<p>While the thought of screeching children may not represent what many of us would consider optimal preparation for tournament football, Southgate believes letting the kids run riot for a few hours helps players unwind after the intensity of a match-day.<\/p>\n<p>England in tournament mode is a well-oiled machine. No WAG circus, no Fabio Capello-style military camp but a meticulous balance Southgate has found successful.<\/p>\n<p>But ultimately, Euro 2024 will be won or lost on the grass; by the players &#8211; of whom England have some of the very best world football has to offer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/01\/11\/78465735-12813903-image-a-108_1701430411547.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>England in tournament mode are a well-oiled machine &#8211; albeit one with inflatable crocodiles<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/01\/11\/64626547-12813903-There_are_plenty_of_cultural_signs_around_them_but_they_cannot_c-a-106_1701430400247.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Their facilities in Qatar were of the highest standard and provided an oasis amid the chaos<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/01\/11\/78465705-12813903-image-a-107_1701430407571.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>After three tournaments, Southgate understands what works in the set-up and what does not<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It doesn\u2019t matter, really (who England pull in the draw),\u2019 said Southgate.<\/p>\n<p>\u2019There look like being really strong teams in pot two and pot three looks like it could be very strong.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We\u2019ve just got to be ready for whatever comes our way.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>England are as ready as they\u2019ve ever been.<\/p>\n<h3>IT&#8217;S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span>It&#8217;s All Kicking Off\u00a0is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football, launching with a preview show today and every week this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube , Apple Music and Spotify<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12813903\/Gareth-Southgate-England-Euro-2024-draw.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>SAMI MOKBEL: Gareth Southgate has nothing to fear from the Euro 2024 draw&#8230; 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