Gareth Southgate has hit back at Simon Jordan after he called him an 'average' and 'steady individual' while claiming England WON'T win Euro 2024.
The Three Lions have won their opening four Euro 2024 qualifiers as they look to book their spot in Germany next summer.
If England secure a place at Euro 2024, then they'll be among the favourites to win the competition.
But Jordan doesn't like England's chances, with the former Crystal Palace owner taking aim at Southgate. He accused him of not being a winner while referencing the ability within the squad.
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He also called out the 52-year-old's character, describing him as 'average' and 'steady individual'.
Well, Southgate made an appearance on talkSPORT and listened to Jordan's dismantling before giving a thorough response.
"You can only answer that by winning," said Southgate, who has guided England to a World Cup semi-final.
"Only one team can win and you’ve got two opportunists every fours years to do that.
"These players have given this country some incredible nights over recent years and the appreciation for what they’ve done is important, because in the past there has been a lot of fear around playing for England.
"As manager you want to win and I know I’ve got to prove it."
He added: "I had no track record coming into this job, I was Middlesbrough manager and then England Under-21s manager, I didn’t have CV like Fabio Capello of winning major trophies.
"But six years on I’ve managed some of the biggest games in world football and I’ve improved a huge amount.
"I know the steps I have to take to prove it to people, but the reality is that unless you lift the trophy you’re not going to be deemed one."
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Topics: Gareth Southgate, England, Football, Simon Jordan
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