Gareth Southgate - Racist abuse of Saka, Rashford and Sancho is 'unforgivable'
- 3 years ago
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Gareth Southgate has addressed the racist abuse three of his players have faced for missing penalties in the shootout and holds out hope that all the good work of the past three years, in reconnecting the team to the country it represents, will not be in vain.
"I think we’ve been a beacon of light in bringing people together, in people being able to relate to the national team, and the national team stands for everybody. That togetherness must continue. We’ve shown the power the country has when we do come together," he said.
"I’m incredibly proud of the players, and the game, we needed to win in 120 minutes. We were a little bit short in that period," Southgate said before adding that he took full responsibility for the defeat.
"It's my decision who takes the penalties, it’s not more experienced players backing out, they didn’t have the chance. It was my decision. I’ve still got huge belief in them. Those boys have done a brilliant job. We heal together as a team now. We’re here for them, and I know 99 per cent of the public will be as well."
#Saka #Rashford #Sancho
Gareth Southgate has addressed the racist abuse three of his players have faced for missing penalties in the shootout and holds out hope that all the good work of the past three years, in reconnecting the team to the country it represents, will not be in vain.
"I think we’ve been a beacon of light in bringing people together, in people being able to relate to the national team, and the national team stands for everybody. That togetherness must continue. We’ve shown the power the country has when we do come together," he said.
"I’m incredibly proud of the players, and the game, we needed to win in 120 minutes. We were a little bit short in that period," Southgate said before adding that he took full responsibility for the defeat.
"It's my decision who takes the penalties, it’s not more experienced players backing out, they didn’t have the chance. It was my decision. I’ve still got huge belief in them. Those boys have done a brilliant job. We heal together as a team now. We’re here for them, and I know 99 per cent of the public will be as well."
#Saka #Rashford #Sancho