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Gareth Southgate insists fans' opinions are 'irrelevant' as defiant England boss insists he won't throw 'everything out the window' amid calls for big changes

UEFA Nations League C

Slovakia

Estonia

The Three Lions began their Euro 2024 campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Serbia. However, this win did little to quell the concerns of the fans, who were left underwhelmed by the team's performance. The tension heightened after a 1-1 draw against Denmark, where the England players were met with boos from their travelling supporters. The situation reached a boiling point <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cole-palmer-start-england-euro-2024-knockouts/blt0c0b96bb6695627a" target="_blank">following a goalless draw with Slovenia</a> in their final group game, during which beer cups were thrown aimed at Southgate by frustrated fans - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-players-families-hit-beer-cups-all-angles-fans-air-frustrations-euro-2024-draw-slovenia/blt81837e9b15ff1d4d" target="_blank">which eventually hit Ezri Konza's family. </a>

WHAT HAPPENED?

Despite the mounting pressure, Southgate remains resolute in his approach. He has publicly stated that the fans' opinions do not influence his decisions."It's irrelevant [what fans think of me]," he told reporters. "The most important thing is the support for the team and what I said the other night was to try to make sure that we get the sort of support that the team got in the stadium in the second half, simple as that."You're probably about five per cent off where you'd like to be. Therefore you've got to be very careful not to throw everything out the window, lose things you're doing well and lose continuity and the confidence that comes from players playing together and the understanding that comes with that."You have to ignore external advice and be assured in what you're doing. Equally, we've had some players who have come in and had a big impact from the bench. Our substitutions in all of the matches have had a big impact, and we're mindful people are pushing for places, there's competition, we need that strength in depth."

WHAT SOUTHGATE SAID

Southgate has faced significant criticism not only <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gareth-southgate-slammed-wayne-rooney-killed-two-england-stars-euro-2024/blt54396454b8c183f4" target="_blank">from fans but also from pundits </a>regarding his team selections and tactical decisions. Gary <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gary-neville-gareth-southgate-three-changes-england-team-euro-2024-last-16-clash-slovakia/blt9ef5a120f9b223c7" target="_blank">Neville has suggested three changes</a> to the starting line-up to shake up things in attack and midfield. Southgate's conservative approach has led to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gareth-southgate-blame-unusual-england-environment-taking-risks-euro-2024-campaign-doomed/blt8e8213195c916ad1" target="_blank">calls for a more attacking and proactive style of play</a>, especially given the quality of players at his disposal.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The conclusion of the group stage has presented England with a relatively favourable path in the knockout rounds. This development has intensified the pressure on Southgate to capitalise on this opportunity and adopt a more positive approach. Should England overcome Slovakia in their last-16 tie, they will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals, further bolstering their chances of a deep tournament run.

WHAT NEXT?

Gareth Southgate insists fans' opinions are 'irrelevant' as defiant England boss insists he won't throw 'everything out the window' amid calls for big changes | Goal.com

Gareth Southgate claimed fans&apos; opinions are &quot;irrelevant&quot; and revealed that he won&apos;t throw &quot;everything out the window&quot; amid calls for big changes.

Gareth Southgate insists fans&apos; opinions are &apos;irrelevant&apos; as defiant England boss insists he won&apos;t throw &apos;everything out the window&apos; amid calls for big changes