England’s final defeat inside 90 minutes at a European Championships got here by the hands of Iceland, so it appeared solely becoming they wrapped up their pre-Euro 2024 preparations with a loss in opposition to the identical opponent.
The Three Lions’ Wembley send-off did not go in response to plan, and Gareth Southgate has extra questions than solutions over his future and his aspect’s credentials.
Gareth Southgate dropping to Iceland with our squad needs to be a world warfare crime
— Out of Context Soccer Supervisor (@nocontextfm1) June 7, 2024
In a night the place 7 disingenuous politicians deceive the British public, Gareth Southgate remains to be probably the most unpopular man in England 😂 #BBCDebate #EngIce
— Rosa (@RosaCatherineK) June 7, 2024
Cannot imagine England are going to waste one other main event beneath Gareth Southgate.
Simply sack him tonight
— . (@APresserV2) June 7, 2024
When group information dropped, the headline information revolved round Kobbie Mainoo, who was restored to the beginning lineup alongside Declan Rice.
📋 Tonight’s #ThreeLions to face Iceland… pic.twitter.com/aCuX0K22ak
— England (@England) June 7, 2024
🚨🚨| Kobbie Mainoo is the teenager in England’s EURO 2024 squad. 🌟✨ pic.twitter.com/g2BlsVrVLb
— centredevils. (@centredevils) June 7, 2024
Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo each beginning for England tonight 🥶🏴 pic.twitter.com/TEo9SGfRJG
— Rising Ballers (@RisingBallers_) June 7, 2024
There was additionally a uncommon begin for backup goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
Blissful for Ramsdale that he’s beginning . https://t.co/x7ZBXFBNmM
— Barry 🅰️FC (@BarryArsenal7) June 7, 2024
How does ramsdale should be taking part in over Henderson???? https://t.co/vyjtBCWFQ6
— Steven Thompson (@stevet365) June 7, 2024
Ramsdale unbelievable recreation so hopefully begins within the euros and we are able to promote him for an excellent worth🤞🏾 https://t.co/LeB7dgc7jB
— Serge🧪 (@nfivesince99) June 7, 2024
You’d assume England would have been used to the sensation of dropping to Iceland following their 2016 exploits, however they have been reminded of that recent wound when Jon Thorsteinsson fired Iceland forward at Ramsdale’s close to submit.
Iceland sweep by way of the gaps in England’s construction with shocking ease, then simply put it by way of Ramsdale.
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) June 7, 2024
The place was Kyle Walker? Stones despatched by a drop-of-the-shoulder too simply. Worrying quantity of area for Iceland to eat up in midfield. Not a purpose to concede that may fill England followers with any confidence in any respect.
— Dom Smith (@MrDomSmith) June 7, 2024
Have a look at the purpose they simply scored Ramsdale…..rattling this man is rusty #ENGICE #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/mek6Di6XiH
— Horlarsphatt Phatoranking (@horlarsphatt247) June 7, 2024
England have been annoyed for the remainder of the half and went into the break degree at 0-0. Harry Kane went closest to discovering an equaliser within the opening 45, however he shinned a volley from shut vary over.
Chelsea followers weren’t completely satisfied about Cole Palmer being denied a superb help, both.
Palmer set Kane up completely…
— CFCDaily (@CFCDaily) June 7, 2024
Palmer robbed of assists whether or not it’s Jackson or HARRY KANE this sport just isn’t truthful
— Ben (@CriminalCosta) June 7, 2024
Having twisted his ankle within the first half, John Stones was withdrawn at half-time, leaving doubts over his health once more.
Can be a miracle if John Stones makes it by way of the event unscathed.
— Amos Murphy (@AmosMurphy_) June 7, 2024
If John Stones will get injured we would as effectively forfeit the Euros
— Felix (@FelixJohnston_) June 7, 2024
Thorsteinsson ought to have grabbed his second purpose of the night simply after the hour mark however fluffed his strains from shut vary. Kyle Walker – who did not cowl himself in glory for the opener – had performed Iceland’s attackers onside to permit the transfer to play by way of within the first place.
What an opportunity for Iceland to make it 2-0 as they catch England out however make a multitude of it.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) June 7, 2024
How is Kyle Walker concurrently our solely match and worst defender?
— Football365 (@F365) June 7, 2024
Really feel like Trent can be crucified for among the objectives I’ve seen Walker concede not too long ago.
— FPL Villan (@FPLVillan) June 7, 2024
England by no means actually threatened closely once more regardless of Southgate making a number of substitutions, and the Three Lions have been booed off on the finish of the 90 minutes.
Not one of the best send-off… pic.twitter.com/0dE6cxgSsR
— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) June 7, 2024
598 England passes for one shot on track. Towards Iceland. At dwelling.
— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) June 7, 2024
We weren’t superb but it surely most likely doesn’t matter
Most likely
Hopefully
— Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) June 7, 2024
That is the primary time #England have misplaced their remaining warm-up recreation earlier than a significant event since 1968. And most of them have been in opposition to higher groups than Iceland…
— Ron Walker (@ronnabe) June 7, 2024
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