Top 10 winners & losers of the January transfer window

Man Utd have no hope of saving season after baffling window

Final grades for the biggest January transfers

Big-spending Chelsea set up to dominate the next decade

Chelsea's defective £1bn squad has been brutally exposed

Editors' Picks

'Man Utd were the problem!' - Antony backed for Ballon d'Or after Betis debut

Dembele becomes first PSG player to score consecutive hat-tricks

Transfers LIVE: Tel seals Spurs move as Man City sign Gonzalez

Kilner surprisingly misses Walker's Milan debut after flying out to Italy

Pulisic involved in Milan mutiny? Boss responds to exit talk

Pep issues bizarre response to Lewis-Skelly copying Haaland's celebration

Walker compared to AC Milan legend Cafu after 'unreal' debut vs Inter

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>England suffer from poor start to Euros</li><li>Lineker fires harsh criticism at Southgate and co.</li><li>Southgate unfazed by the outward criticism</li></ul>

Gareth Southgate issues defiant response to Gary Lineker's 'sh*t' criticism of England ahead of Slovenia clash at Euro 2024

England came into the Euros as one of the favourites but have had a rather poor start to their tournament as they barely scraped past Serbia and drew to Denmark. As such, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/gary-lineker-scathing-assessment-england-euro-2024-questions-kalvin-phillips-claim-gareth-southgate/blt342ade66c2ca6708#csb139ff151d55e8cc" target="_blank">Lineker was harsh with his words when talking about Southgate's men and the manager's tactical vulnerability</a>. Southgate has now addressed Lineker's words.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking to the media, Southgate said: "That's the world we're in. I'm oblivious to it, it's not important to me at all. What's important to me is I guide this group of players through the tournament. We're a high-profile team. I'm very comfortable with that life. "I don't need to listen to externals because I am my own biggest critic and I think most of the players are as well. That's how you coach a team and improve performance."

WHAT SOUTHGATE SAID

Heading into the tournament late into the preparations Southgate made a major tactical change as he decided to start right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in the double pivot alongside Declan Rice and give Kyle Walker the right-back duties. Another change he had to make was due to Luke Shaw, his only left-back, being injured as he had to get right-footed Kieran Trippier to deputise, limiting England's wide options in attack.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Three Lions are still at the top of the table in their group and they will take the field against Slovenia with the goal in mind to win comfortably and reach the knockout stages. However, they will be hoping to find more stability in their play during the clash.

WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

Gareth Southgate issues defiant response to Gary Lineker's 'sh*t' criticism of England ahead of Slovenia clash at Euro 2024 | Goal.com

England boss Gareth Southgate has fired back at Three Lions&apos; legend Gary Lineker&apos;s criticism of his side at Euro 2024.

Next Match