GOULASHED
‘What the hell’s going on?’ – Piers Morgan slams England as ‘Southgate Out’ trends on Twitter after Hungary drubbing
Sponsored by
PIERS MORGAN slammed England's performance against Hungary as 'Southgate Out' trended on Twitter following a 4-0 humiliation in the Nations League.
The Three Lions were ripped apart by Hungary at Molineux as Southgate received chants of "you don't know what you're doing" from his own fans.
3
3
3
The England team were booed when the third goal went in 10 minutes from the end.
And Southgate was then on the end of abuse from supporters when he put centre-back Harry Maguire on for forward Bukayo Saka after John Stones was sent off - with England already 3-0 down.
Morgan was one of the first to post about the disappointing display, saying: "Bloody hell, England.. what a shambles. What the hell’s going on Mr Southgate???"
Meanwhile, Gary Lineker tweeted: "I'm sticking to cricket."
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
He then later added: "I said previously that England missed a trick by not resting all their important players so they’d be fresh for the World Cup.
"Would have also loved to have seen us adopt Liverpool’s way of playing. Would suit us perfectly.
";I also acknowledge, I’ve never been a coach."
Despite the result, England captain Harry Kane was quick to defend Southgate when asked about the manager's future.
Most read in Football
BETTING SPECIAL - GET £40 IN FREE BETS FOR ASCOT
He said: "It's a really disappointing question to be asked. Let's not forget where we have come from.
"Gareth has been a key part of transforming this England team to one of the most successful sides we have had in the past 50 years.
"I know it's disappointing for the fans. It has been a disappointing camp, every now and then football throws up a surprise, we have to look at the big picture.
"It's the first low point I've had in five years, a really disappointing night. We expect to win these games, but it wasn't our night. We need to stay calm and learn from it.
"We've had two fantastic tournaments in a row. It's not the time to panic. It's a loss we're disappointed with but we need to stay calm and we know we have stuff to work on."
And Southgate did not shy away from the reality of his side's poor performances.
The England boss said: "The Nations League campaigns have put negativity and pressure onto us and you don't normally have that as England manager.
"It is my job to protect the players, the results are my responsibility.
"People will rightly say, 'what are you talking about?' We needed to see some things.
"We have had some unbelievable nights with England over the last four or five years but this is the other side and that is the reality of football."
Read More on The Sun
As well as Kane, Jamie Carragher was another high-profile name who leapt to the defence of Southgate.
Referencing the crowd at the game, he said: “'You don’t know what you’re doing' - shut up you clowns.
READ MORE SUN STORIES
"This manager has taken the country in two tournaments to the best positions since 1966."
Topics