England boss Gareth Southgate 'tired' of trying to fight people's opinions ahead of Euro 2024 qualifier against Malta
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Friday 17 November 2023 07:53, UK
Gareth Southgate says he has grown «tired» of responding to criticism of his decisions as England manager as he looks to secure one of the top seeds for the Euro 2024 draw.
England face Malta at Wembley on Friday night with Euro 2024 qualification already sewn up but there are other issues that remain outstanding.
While a spot at next summer's finals in Germany was assured with victory over Italy last month, Southgate's side still have something to play for in the game against Malta and the trip to North Macedonia.
Only the top-five best performing nations throughout the qualifying campaign will be top seeds for the draw in Hamburg next month.
Southgate said: «Well, the reality of that is however well we play tomorrow people will just say it's a lower ranked opponent, so it'll be irrelevant,» he said with a laugh.
«People are going to have opinions. I'm probably tired of trying to fight that.
»In the end, it will be what it is. So, I'll just let our results and performances speak for themselves.
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«You're never going to please everybody, so the best way as a football manager is keep winning matches, frankly.»
Four points across both fixtures should be enough, while six would confirm England's place in the first pot.
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