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BBC host Gary Lineker crushes Gareth Southgate with 7-word remark after England's defeat


England were beaten 1-2 by Spain in the final of Euro 2024 to extend their wait for a major trophy and Three Lions legends were quick to criticise Gareth Southgate's side

Mikel Oyarzabal's last-minute goal crowned Spain as Europe's champions and prolonged England's agonising wait for a major trophy. Ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand didn't hold back, saying: "We said after the group stages, if you're going to play the conservative side of things with the amount of talent we have in this squad, you have to win." Alan Shearer, another former England star, has questioned Southgate's tactics and believes the Berlin final will be his last game as manager.

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