The agony...
and THEN the ecstasy: JANE FRYER questions if Gareth Southgate has finally jump started his £1.5bn team - after Jude Bellingham's unbelievable last-minute equaliser in triumph over Slovakia By Jane Fryer for the Daily Mail Published: 17:44 EDT, 30 June 2024 | Updated: 17:48 EDT, 30 June 2024 e-mail View comments We could, of course, start by totting up a few positives. That after all that hot, sticky, continental weather, we've finally got some nice, soothing drizzle in Gelsenkirchen.
That Phil Foden is safely back on the wing after nipping home for the birth of his third child. And that, somehow, despite there having been not one really golden moment, we had qualified for the knock-out stages, at the top of our group. But as the national anthems fade and whistle blasts in the Veltins Arena, there's only one burning question for England fans – have our £1.
5 billion team finally found their form? Bad habits? Singer Ed Sheeran shows his concern for England during Sunday's match as the national team slipped 1-0 down against Slovakia early on The agony: After yet another floppy, sloppy start from England and a blizzard of yellow cards – Slovakia scored in the 25th minute, much to the disappointment of England fans Let's bloody well hope so. Because Gareth Southgate has certainly tried everything – and, increasingly, anything – to jump-start his squad into life. Starting with encouragement, praise, hugs and some fun, bonding games at their luxury training ca.
