'We keep on talking about 1966, it is a nightmare'
England legend Paul Gascoigne insists now is the time for his old team-mate Gareth Southgate to lead the Three Lions to glory. The side began their quest to end 58 years of hurt with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Serbia on Sunday night .
He believes Southgate has what it takes as a manager to win our first trophy of his lifetime. "He was brave enough to bring in all these young kids," he said, paying tribute to the new generation including Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, 19, and Adam Wharton, 20, of Crystal Palace. Southgate, 53, England boss since 2016, had his penalty saved in the now infamous Euro 96 semi-final defeat at Wembley. But Gazza believes the new generation, including superstar Jude Bellingham, can finally deliver a trophy this time.
"At Italia 90, I had Peter Shilton, Bryan Robson, Chris Waddle, they had so much experience. Bellingham is going to have to be a leader in this group because they are such a young squad." "Denmark are strong, England have to get at least a draw against them, it will be a game of nerves." He predicts a 1-1 result against the Danes, but believes we can beat outsiders Slovenia 2-0 on Tuesday.
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