Gareth Southgate using criticism as ‘fuel’ in England’s bid for Euro 2024 glory

“I can’t deny then when things get as personal as it has that does hurt. I don’t think it’s normal to have beer thrown at you."

England manager Gareth Southgate is fired up to face the Netherlands (Martin Rickett/PA)

Defiant Gareth Southgate is using relentless ridicule, hurtful personal criticism and the beer cups thrown his way as fuel in his attempt to lead England to Euro 2024 glory.

Among the favourites to go all the way in Germany, the Euro 2020 runners-up are now just one victory away from becoming the first English men’s team to reach a major final on foreign soil.