Gareth Southgate has changed English football culture but there were familiar groans after defeat to Iceland
he connection between Gareth Southgate’s England team and the country it represents is rich but not without its complexities. That is to say that it can often feel like people both adore them and are frustrated by them in equal measure .
Expectations have changed too. This wasn’t a crowd of daytrippers, even the children knew their football but they all shared a common optimism and a belief that England ought to succeed. “It’s also a little bit scary as well because I feel like England always go into tournaments with a slightly lower expectation”, said Olly. “Or maybe there’s a big expectation, but you kind of doubt it at the same time. With this one, you think: “they have actually got this.”The Josephs family, father and two sons, were equally upbeat. “I really think they can do this”, said Josephs senior , “I really think they can win.” But then came the caveat.
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