Gareth Southgate admits England have to accept criticism over the decision not to wear the rainbow armband at the World Cup, insisting they must be able to ‘focus on the games’.
Association having dropped the OneLove gesture on the morning of Monday’s opener against Iran amid the threat of ‘sporting sanctions’ from Fifa.
Australia released a video condemning the hosts’ human-rights record on the eve of the tournament but Three Lions boss Southgate does not feel his men should feel any ‘pressure’ to ‘escalate’ the issue.Germany’s squad covered their mouths in protest over Qatar’s human rights abuses Southgate insisted his main priority was preparing England to face the USA today in Group B. ‘In my opinion the coach of the team should coach the team,’ he added.
‘Have we ever beaten the States at a major tournament? No, I didn’t think so, so we want to try and make history,’ he said. ‘We’re good at that, good at talking very highly of ourselves as a nation with very little evidence.Southgate leaves 'friendship' with USA manager in poor stateUnited States boss Gregg Berhalter has heaped praised on Gareth Southgate, despite being ignored by his rival ahead of tonight’s match.
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