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Nasser Al Khater: 'He [Southgate] needs to come here, speak to workers, understand what workers get out of being here'

World Cup chief keen to allay 'concerns' with Southgate

Qatar 2022 chief executive Nasser Al Khater has urged England boss Gareth Southgate to "pick his words carefully" after voicing concerns over the country's suitability as World Cup hosts.

Soccer • 30 Mar 22

The Manchester United defender received a frosty reception from some of England's fans

'Absolute joke' - Southgate lambasts booing of Maguire

Gareth Southgate said it was an 'absolute joke' that Harry Maguire was jeered by some England fans and Jack Grealish called the treatment of his team-mate 'ridiculous'.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

Harry Kane: "It's important to understand that first of all, as players we didn't choose where this World Cup was going to be."

Kane: England won't 'shy away' from Qatar issues

England captain Harry Kane said his team will use their platform to raise awareness of human rights issues at the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Soccer • 23 Mar 22

Gareth Southgate will stick with England until 2024

England extend Southgate contract until 2024

Gareth Southgate has signed a new contract to extend his stay as England manager.

Soccer • 22 Nov 21

Harry Kane scored four against San Marino

Southgate talks up merits of Kane haul against minnows

Gareth Southgate insists Harry Kane's latest jump in the England goalscorer rankings is not diminished by the fact he hit four against lowly San Marino.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

England manager Gareth Southgate after his side's 10-0 thrashing of San Marino

Southgate: We'll not close eyes on Qatar controversies

Gareth Southgate has promised England will not close their eyes to the controversies surrounding Qatar's hosting of the World Cup when they play there next year.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

Harry Maguire of England celebrates after scoring their side's first goal against Albania.

Maguire celebration 'not aimed at anyone'

England's Harry Maguire has said his goal celebration against Albania "wasn't directed at anyone" after it was described as "embarrassing" by Roy Keane.

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

Gareth Southgate believes Jurgen Klopp has been 'having a swing' at him

Southgate left confused by Klopp criticism

England manager Gareth Southgate does not understand why Jurgen Klopp has been "having a swing" at him in recent months.

Soccer • 06 Nov 21

Rashford returns after a shoulder injury

Rashford back in England squad, Sancho/Lingard miss out

Marcus Rashford returned to the England squad for the first time since Euro 2020 but Manchester United team-mates Jadon Sancho and Jesse Lingard missed out.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Jack Grealish shoots during England's training session

England keep cards close their chest on vaccine issue

England players kept their cards close to their chest when asked about Covid-19 vaccines following a report some of Gareth Southgate's squad were refusing to get the jab.

Soccer • 06 Oct 21

Mason Greenwood, pictured with Raheem Sterling, has not made Gareth Southgate's latest England squad

Greenwood misses out again for England

Fikayo Tomori, Ollie Watkins and Aaron Ramsdale have returned to the England squad as Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold miss the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary through injury.

Soccer • 30 Sep 21

Gareth Southgate said that there were two women in his staff of 40

Southgate: Not enough women in England set-up

England manager Gareth Southgate accepts there are not enough women in the men's national team set-up.

Soccer • 17 Sep 21

The Liverpool defender was more comfortable when restored to right-back against Andorra

Alexander-Arnold's England midfield cameo puzzles Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he cannot understand why England counterpart Gareth Southgate wants to use the "best right-back in the world" Trent Alexander-Arnold as a midfielder.

Soccer • 10 Sep 21

'As a traditionalist, it feels you could lose some of the allure of the World Cup because the scarcity of it makes it more important'

Southgate open-minded on biennial World Cup proposal

England manager Gareth Southgate said he is open-minded about FIFA's proposals to hold the World Cup every two years, though he thought the tournament may lose some of its appeal if it moves away from the current four-year cycle.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Southgate consoles Jadon Sancho after the Euro final.

Southgate pledges support for Euro final pen miss trio

Gareth Southgate knows all about costly penalty misses and the England manager says he is there to support Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka as they "work through" things.

Soccer • 29 Aug 21

"Of all the things that I've received abuse for over the summer, that's probably the one I've received the most abuse over"

Southgate reveals abuse after backing UK vaccine drive

England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed that he was targeted for abuse for backing the Covid-19 vaccination programme as he admits it is up to individual players whether they get jabbed.

Soccer • 27 Aug 21

'It's time for these bigots and these uneducated fools to get in tune with today's society'

Ferdinand: Issues must be addressed before any 2030 bid

Anton Ferdinand believes England should be barred from hosting another major football tournament until racist abuse and social disorder problems can be eradicated from the game.

Soccer • 13 Jul 21

The former England boss believes the current can build on the experience of the last two tournaments

McClaren: England now contenders for every tournament

England coach Gareth Southgate has given fans hope for the future after their run to the Euro 2020 final and they will be contenders for every tournament they play in, former national team manager Steve McClaren said.

Soccer • 13 Jul 21

Gareth Southgate was appointed England boss in 2016

Southgate needs time to ponder before signing new deal

England boss Gareth Southgate says he needs time to reflect before signing a new contract.

England • 12 Jul 21

The England manager said: 'That's my responsibility, I chose the guys to take the kicks'

'That's my responsibility' - Southgate on shootout loss

Gareth Southgate took full responsibility for England's failure from the spot as Italy secured Euro 2020 glory at Wembley.

Soccer • 11 Jul 21

England boss Gareth Southgate (R) goes head to head with Roberto Mancini and Italy tonight

Southgate tells England fans not to boo Italian anthem

Harry Kane is out to "finish the job" and fire England to Euro 2020 glory by maintaining his scoring streak.

Euro 2020 • 11 Jul 21

England take on Italy in the Euro 2020 final

England have achieved nothing yet, warns Kane

Captain Harry Kane insists England that his side's semi-final victory over Denmark will count for nothing if they don't beat Italy at the weekend, after they reached the Euro 2020 final.

Soccer • 08 Jul 21

England v Denmark preview: Who's coming home?

England and Denmark square off at Wembley on Wednesday night as the Euros come to the boil. Someone's dream is about to end...

Soccer • 06 Jul 21

Southgate heading for Rome for England's Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine

Southgate believes leaving Wembley could help England

Gareth Southgate believes going on the road will help rather than hinder as England look to take another step towards reaching their Everest in Saturday's Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine in Rome.

Soccer • 03 Jul 21

The Man City player has bagged three goals so far at Euro 2020

Southgate hails resilience of 'fighter' Sterling

Gareth Southgate has praised Raheem Sterling's "incredible resilience and hunger" after the Manchester City forward helped them reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.

Soccer • 01 Jul 21