Despite all the criticism, Gareth Southgate’s England squad qualified for their second-consecutive Euros final where they face Spain. Southgate’s tactics have come under a lot of scrutiny, often being criticised for his tactics hamstringing what many perceive as England’s golden generation, especially in attack. However, a functional approach has seen England reach the latter stages of every major tournament under Southgate, with a quarterfinal exit in the 2022 World Cup their worst display so far. Rio Ferdinand, who was a part of many England teams that are now synonymous with underachieving,…
