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Article thumbnail: Lineker's coverage of England was criticised by those within the camp (Photo: Rest Is Football/AFP)
Football

Lineker says calling England 's**t' didn't lead to Southgate's resignation

BBC host and podcast presenter defends his coverage of England, accusing journalists of 'trying to put a wedge between us and the team'

Michael Hincks

Southgate is perfect for Man Utd - but not as Ten Hag's replacement

Football
Explained

How England came unstuck against world's best under Southgate

Article thumbnail: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Eddie Howe manager of Newcastle United vs A-League All Stars Men during the Global Football Week at Marvel Stadium on May 24, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo credit should read Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
Michael Hincks

England's next manager has to harness Jude Bellingham's main character energy

Football

England want Potter or Howe to replace Southgate but foreign coach not ruled out

Article thumbnail: SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 07: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England celebrates following victory during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 07: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England celebrates following victory during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: England's manager Gareth Southgate applauds to supporters at the end of the final match between Spain and England at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Article thumbnail: England's manager Gareth Southgate applauds to supporters at the end of the final match between Spain and England at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Article thumbnail: England's forward #09 Harry Kane receives a silver medal and walks past the trophy at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 final football match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14, 2024. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: England's forward #09 Harry Kane receives a silver medal and walks past the trophy at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 final football match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14, 2024. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe waves to the fans during the Global Football Week exhibition match between A-League All Stars Men and Newcastle United FC at Marvel Stadium on May 24, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe waves to the fans during the Global Football Week exhibition match between A-League All Stars Men and Newcastle United FC at Marvel Stadium on May 24, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)