'I understand it' – Gareth Southgate urges fans to stick with misfiring England

Southgate said England were operating in an “unusual environment’ at Euro 2024 after his side stuttered to a 0-0 draw against stubborn opposition.

Gareth Southgate’s side won Group C (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Gareth Southgate told England fans to stick with the team whatever they think of him as the under-fire boss warned that the “unusual environment” at Euro 2024 is making life harder for the players.

Having wrapped up a place in the last 16 without kicking a ball on Monday evening, the Group C finale against Slovenia offered the chance to lift the mood after an unconvincing start in Germany.