England's Euro 2024 final loss to Spain sparked fan outrage, with many blaming Gareth Southgate for poor decisions and demanding his sacking. Despite a Cole Palmer equalizer, Spain's late goal sealed England's fate, prolonging their trophy drought.
England's Euro 2024 journey ended in heartbreak as they were defeated 2-1 by Spain in the final, held in Berlin. The loss has sparked widespread criticism of manager Gareth Southgate, with fans demanding his immediate sacking.
The match saw Spain take the lead through Nico Williams shortly after halftime. England's Cole Palmer managed to equalize with a stunning strike, but Spain regained the lead in the 86th minute with a goal from Mikel Oyarzabal, sealing their victory and leaving England's trophy drought to continue.
Fans took to social media to express their frustration, with many blaming Southgate for the defeat. A prominent criticism came from EiF Soccer, which described Southgate as "a colossal failure" and lambasted his "horrific decision-making and tactical setups." Most fans branded Southgate a "fraud," asserting that he has been carried by the quality of the players and the relative weakness of the competition.
Southgate has now become the first manager to lose two European Championship finals. Throughout the tournament, his strategies and player selections were heavily scrutinized. Many fans felt that his decisions, including the timing of Harry Kane's substitution, were detrimental to England's chances.
Southgate's future with the England national team remains uncertain. Before the final, he admitted to being unsure about his continuation in the role, despite reports suggesting that the Football Association wanted him to stay regardless of the outcome. The defeat has intensified calls for a change in leadership as England looks ahead to future tournaments.
