Gareth Southgate ready to deliver ‘firm leadership’ to England

Gareth Southgate has plenty on his plate after England’s slow start to the Euros (Adam Davy/PA)

Gareth Southgate knows he has to help England’s players control their emotions during the twists and turns of their “rollercoaster” bid to win a first ever European Championship.

Among the favourites to go all the way in Germany this summer, they have opened the finals with a narrow win and an underwhelming draw, just as they did three years ago.