sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
England fans fear the worst for Euro 2024 after three 'weak links' identified in Brazil defeat
Home>Football>England
Updated 21:39 23 Mar 2024 GMTPublished 21:05 23 Mar 2024 GMT

England fans fear the worst for Euro 2024 after three 'weak links' identified in Brazil defeat

England lost 1-0 to Brazil at Wembley.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

England fans have been left concerned about the nation's Euro 2024 hopes after identifying three 'weak link' areas against Brazil.

It has been a tough night for Gareth Southgate's side in front of a packed out Wembley, with the soon-to-be Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick scoring the opening goal on 80 minutes.

That proved to be the only goal of the game, with Dorival Junior's side sealing a 1-0 win despite the absence of several key players such as Alisson, Marquinhos, Gabriel and Neymar.

England themselves are without important players, with Southgate forced to pick a much-changed defence for the international break.

Advert

Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane were also both ruled out of the Brazil clash through injury, leaving the England boss with some thinking to do.

But Three Lions fans believe there are a number of problem areas for Southgate to deal with ahead of Euro 2024.

The first of those is at left-back, with fans left concerned over Luke Shaw's potential absence from the squad amid a lack of other options. Ben Chilwell started for England at Wembley, but failed to assert dominance over proceedings - and also has long-term injury concerns.

Fans were also left concerned about the centre-back position, with the Three Lions conceding their goal just minutes after Harry Maguire had been taken off by Southgate.

And fans were less than convinced with Conor Gallagher's performance as the third central midfielder alongside Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, despite his good form at club level with Chelsea - leaving supporters to question who fills that role in Germany.

One wrote: "Shaw has no competition for that LB spot."

A second added: "Kane and Shaw will need to be fit for any sort of chance in the Euros."

A third quipped: "If Luke Shaw isn't fit for the Euros, England are in trouble."

And a fourth said: "This is what happens when you take Harry Maguire off."

Another agreed: "Just proves that anything happens to England's original back four, then we are in trouble."

And one fan argued: "England go into Euro 2024 with the best midfield and attack they've had in decades but with a glaringly weak defence."

Featured Image Credit: Channel 4 / Getty

Topics: Gareth Southgate, England, Brazil, Endrick, Fan Reactions

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Recommended reads

'I wanted to give back to the sport that gave me everything' - Ashley Cole is finding himself in first manager jobGettyAn interview with Ben Stokes: 'English cricket doesn't lack talent... there are quite a few names'Getty ImagesMichael Bisping suggests radical eye poke rule change ahead of Tom Aspinall comebackGetty ImagesAndrea Pirlo interview: 'Football has changed and unfortunately we've been left behind' Getty Images

Advert

Choose your content:

2 mins ago
an hour ago
  • Getty
    2 mins ago

    Darwin Nunez has made feelings clear on Liverpool return as free transfer 'wanted'

    Nunez is being linked with a return to Anfield.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    an hour ago

    Man Utd suffer major setback in their pursuit of 'dream' midfield signing

    He was seen by many as the perfect Casemiro replacement.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    an hour ago

    Arsenal dealt major blow as Real Madrid move to steal Barcelona target

    The player has been of interest to several clubs, and now Real Madrid have enquired about his availability.

    Football
  • Getty
    an hour ago

    Marc Cucurella targeted by two Premier League clubs after Chelsea 'transfer request'

    Marc Cucurella has reportedly told Chelsea he wishes to leave, with plenty of potential suitors.

    Football
  • Mystery girl spotted with Prince William at Euro 2025 final trophy ceremony has finally been identified
  • England fans think three players have played themselves out of 2026 World Cup squad
  • Footage of Matheus Cunha's performance for Brazil goes viral as Man Utd fans point out one major thing
  • England fans demand one U21 player starts for the senior team after winning Euros again