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      What are the lyrics to the Switzerland national anthem and what do they mean translated to English?

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      SWITZERLAND have impressed in the 2024 Euros and have found themselves in the knockout stages.Before each game they begin by singing the national anthem, but what is it?Switzerland are through to the next stage of the 2024 EurosCredit: GettyWhat are the lyrics to Switzerland’s national anthem? The Swiss side, like the rest of the nations involved in the tournament, belt out their national anthem before games to try and inspire themselves to victory.The anthem, named the Swiss Psalm, references the famous alps and depicts the scene of Switzerland. The song was was composed in 1841, but not officially declared the nation’s anthem until 1981. Here’s what it means: Verse 1 When the morning skies grow redAnd over us their radiance shedThou, O Lord, appeareth in their light!When the alps glow bright with splendour,Pray to God, to Him surrender!For you feel and understandThat God dwelleth in this land.That God, the Lord, dwelleth in this land.Verse 2In the sunset Thou art nightAnd beyond the starry skyThou, O loving father, ever near!When to Heaven we are departingJoy and bliss Thou’lt be imparting!For we feel and understandThat God dwelleth in this land.That God, the Lord, dwelleth in this land.Most read in FootballVerse 3When dark clouds enshroud the hillsAnd gray mist the valley fillsYet Thou art not hidden from thy sons!Pierce the gloom in which we cowerWith Thy sunshine’s cleansing powerThen we’ll feel and understandThat God dwelleth in this land.That God, the Lord, dwelleth in this land.Watch as Switzerland supporter is smacked in face by ball but fans can’t get over Scot’s reaction in front of himVerse 4Towards us in the wild storm coming,You yourself give us resistance and stronghold,You, almighty ruling, rescuing!During horror and nights of thunderstormsLet us childlike trust Him!Yes, we feel and understand,That God dwelleth in this land.That God, the Lord, dwelleth in this land.Who is Euro 2024’s sexiest star?EURO 2024 has something for everyone from stunning goals, thrilling matches… and the continent’s biggest hunks, writes Jack Figg.Several stars have lit up the group stages with their skills on the pitch – but others are also catching the eye for their looks.But who is the sexiest?Thankfully AI boffins have carried out an analysis on the facial attractiveness of all players at the tournament.And it’s bad news for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions who are the fourth UGLIEST in the competition – one place below Scotland.In fact it’s England’s group rivals Serbia who have fans swooning the most – boasting an average score of 77.90/100 with defender Strahinja Pavlovic deemed their most attractive.While Turkey defender Mert Muldur has been ranked as the tournament’s BEST-LOOKING player.But who is England’s sexiest star, and who makes the Euros’ hunkiest XI? Read our full story. More

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      Meet Simona Leskovska, the ex-Miss Slovakia finalist working with national team ahead of Euro 2024 last 16 tie v England

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      SLOVAKIA’S Euro 2024 stars hope to be inspired to victory over England by working with a former beauty queen.Francesco Calzona’s side set up a last-16 clash with the Three Lions on Sunday by finishing third in Group E.Simona Leskovska could be Slovakia’s secret inspiration to down EnglandCredit: InstagramThe gorgeous brunette has worked with Slovakia’s FA since 2021Credit: InstagramSimona was a Miss Slovakia finalist in 2015Credit: InstagramThe gorgeous star also boasts nearly 200,000 Instagram followersCredit: InstagramAnd Falcons players will conduct interviews with ex-Miss Slovakia contender Simona Leskovska ahead of the game in Gelsenkirchen.Brunette Simona has worked with her home country’s FA since 2021, producing media content.The former model and influencer has almost 200,000 followers on Instagram.Simona was also a finalist in the 2015 Miss Slovakia contest.READ MORE ON EURO 2024She said: “I have been working for the Slovak Football Federation for three years, and I started with the Under-21 team.”They were a good side, I got used to them, and last September I moved on to working with the first team.”Some people told me that a woman from a modelling background would not make it in football.”But several years have since passed, and those people who laughed at me now want to take pictures with me.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We post more on social networks now, and make videos on the pitch.”This concept has become very popular.England double injury fears as Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier train away from squad ahead of Euro 2024 last 16 clash”We didn’t know until last December that we would be going to Euro 2024, so we only began preparing in the new year.”Simona is now set to be pitchside on Sunday as England bid to reach the quarter-finals.She added: “You may just see a pretty face, but I’ve been through a lot of hard times to get where I am now.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY”There are still a lot of goals I want to achieve.”I learned a lot about football, despite the fact that people thought I wasn’t good enough.”When you work hard and follow your dreams, anything is possible.”Simona will be pitchside when her country face England on SundayCredit: InstagramShe started working with the seniors last year after previously being with the U21sCredit: Instagram More

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      Wayne Rooney appears to take dig at BBC after leaving ‘unfortunate’ Euro 2024 punditry role

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      WAYNE ROONEY appeared to take a dig at the BBC after leaving his “unfortunate” Euro 2024 punditry role.The England and Manchester United legend delighted fans with his observations for several of the tournament’s games this month.Wayne Rooney appeared to take a dig at the BBC as he left his punditry roleCredit: BBCRooney’s latest TV appearance saw him cover Belgium’s dire 0-0 draw with Ukraine.And the player-turned-manager revealed it would be his last outing as he is returning home for the start of Plymouth Argyle’s Championship season.Wazza landed the job in May, five months after being sacked by relegated Birmingham.But he hinted he had not been pleased with his punditry role on the BBC after not being selected for any of their England matches.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe national broadcaster landed two of the Three Lions’ group stage games.However, they instead opted to hand spots to Cesc Fabregas, Rio Ferdinand, Micah Richards and Thomas Frank.And Rooney, who has made more appearances than any other England outfield player with 120 caps, suggested he had instead been given dud matches.The 38-year-old, who also scored 53 times for his nation, told the Football Daily podcast: “It’s been OK. Obviously it’s different and new to what I’ve been used to.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERS“I’ve done TV in the past but spent quite a bit of time here, it’s been different but I’ve enjoyed it.“Unfortunately I haven’t had any of the England games to talk about and the games I’ve done haven’t been the greatest, but it’s nice to spend some time here.”Frank Lampard responds to Wayne Rooney’s bizarre claims he and John Terry were ‘tucked into bed’ by Chelsea masseur BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:BBC presenters:Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark ChapmanITV presenters:Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods BBC pundits:Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFaddenITV pundits:Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina UnkelBBC commentators:Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan PearceITV commentators:Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe SpeightBBC co-commentators:Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFaddenITV co-commentators:Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros TownsendRooney also opened up on the criticism of Gareth Southgate’s side by various pundits, including BBC host Gary Lineker.Having now experienced both sides of the fray, he continued: “Obviously a lot of the tournaments over the last 20 years I’ve been involved in as a player.“And now on the other side and seeing the perspective from a pundit’s point of view. We’ve seen the back and forth between the England camp and pundits, it’s a bit strange.“But I think everything that’s been said has been right really and the players and manager have come out and said all the same things.“So it’s a bit strange. You always want to try and be careful but also want to be truthful with the words you give.”On his new job with Plymouth, Rooney added: “I fly home tomorrow, the lads are back on the third of July, so I’ll be home and straight down to Plymouth.“The excitement was there today when you see the fixtures. You look through the opening games, your Christmas schedule and stuff so yeah, really excited.”Wayne Rooney’s managerial career2020 – 2022: Derby CountyGames in charge: 84Wins: 25Draws: 21Losses: 382022 – 2023: D.C UnitedGames in charge: 53Wins: 14Draws: 13Losses: 262023 – 2024: Birmingham CityGames in charge: 15Wins: 2Draws: 4Losses: 9EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Jude Bellingham fitness fears with England star feeling ‘absolutely dead’ after relentless Real Madrid schedule

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM revealed he was completely shattered against Slovenia – amid fears the England talisman is suffering from burnout.The Real Madrid superstar, 20, felt “absolutely dead” in the final group game in Cologne on Tuesday, with support from the stands getting him through.Jude Bellingham played a whopping 44 games for Real Madrid last seasonCredit: REXThe 20-year-old looked leggy in England’s 0-0 draw with Slovenia on TuesdayCredit: REXBellingham admits he felt “absolutely dead” in the drab drawCredit: REXIt was his 50th appearance of a gruelling campaign which has taken its toll in his last two tired performances against Denmark as well as the Slovenians.Speaking about the fans driving him on when on the FA’s Lions’ Den show, Bellingham said: “You definitely draw on them for energy towards the end of games.“I felt like in the last game, I was absolutely dead.“But you hear them singing, hear them chanting and you can play at a level that’s not our best, it’s normal, it can happen.READ MORE ON ENGLAND“But I think the important thing is, when you’re wearing this badge and you’re representing those fans, is that you don’t give up and I think they’re a constant reminder of that.”Bellingham’s tiredness revelation comes amid worries of players being flogged to breaking point by a relentless schedule.Fifa’s expanded, month-long Club World Cup next summer – in which Bellingham’s Real are one of 12 sides competing along with Chelsea and Manchester City – has prompted a backlash.The PFA earlier this month joined a legal challenge against the world football governing body over their “overloaded and unworkable” calendar.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSBellingham has certainly looked tired during these Euros, even fading in the second half of the 1-0 opening win over Serbia after an outstanding first 45.He has also cut a frustrated figure at times, with former skipper Wayne Rooney noting how he kept “throwing his arms up” against Slovenia.Jude Bellingham’s Nursery sends their support to England StarEngland’s performances, both as a team and individually, have drawn widespread criticism from pundits and social media throughout this tournament.Boss Gareth Southgate also had three beer cups chucked at him as he went to applaud supporters at full-time in Cologne on Tuesday.Yet Bellingham is in no doubt that the support from those actually attending the games can drive on the players in Germany.The ex-Borussia Dortmund man added: “.I know there’s a lot of negativity outside the stadium and the camp but I always feel that when we get into the stadium, it’s so different. “It’s important that as team-mates and as a team, we remember that the ones in the stadium are the ones that are going to give us the energy.“So don’t worry about the ones that aren’t there and we’ve obviously got to keep using that energy.”Using that feeling that we get from them, to be successful in this tournament.” More

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      England Euro 2024 ace Anthony Gordon shows off gruesome, bloodied cuts on his face after falling off bike in training

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      ANTHONY GORDON took a tumble on his bike during a recovery session – and is now sporting a shiner on his chin.The Newcastle star, 23, was pedalling away on Wednesday along with all the players who featured in the 0-0 draw with Slovenia in Cologne the night before.Anthony Gordon fell off his bike during a recovery session after England’s 0-0 draw with SloveniaCredit: GettyThe star has been left with a nasty cut on his chinCredit: RexHis hands were badly scratched up tooCredit: PAEngland’s players ride bikes around camp as part of their post-match recoveryCredit: GettyBut he fell off and was spotted today with a graze on his chin, nose and some red marks on his wrists and hands.Luckily, he was wearing a helmet to avoid further damage and was not going very fast when he fell.The ex-Everton man still took part in full training on Thursday, allaying any fears that the injuries could impact his involvement for Sunday’s last-16 clash with Slovakia.Gordon got his first minutes at the tournament when coming on as a late sub against Slovenia.READ MORE ON ENGLANDEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYEngland players often ride bikes around their training base in Blankenhain, eastern Germany, to aid recovery on days after games, along with yoga.Gordon may have been involved in full training on Thursday, but three other players were not.Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier worked on individual programmes to aid their load, but are expected to play against Slovakia.While Phil Foden is back in England having returned for the birth of his third child.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSLuke Shaw still remains an unused member of the squad after being selected while still carrying an injury.But the Manchester United star has now declared himself fit and could feature against Slovakia.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesIt’s not known what Gareth Southgate’s plans are in terms of team selection just yet with the manager still experimenting in midfield.Southgate favoured Conor Gallagher from the off against Slovenia, taking Trent Alexander-Arnold out of midfield as a result.But Gallagher was hooked at half-time for Kobbie Mainoo, further hinting that the England boss is yet to find the right balance in the middle of the park.Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier were missing from full training todayCredit: ReutersLuke Shaw is expected to be available for England’s last 16 clash against Slovakia on SundayCredit: PA More

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      Gareth Southgate’s biggest mistake at Euro 2024 isn’t squad selection or tactics.. it’s his wardrobe, say shock stats

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE has come under-fire for his tactics at Euro 2024 – but his biggest mistake could be his wardrobe.And the England manager may want to look at the stats below ahead of Sunday’s last-16 clash with Slovakia.Gareth Southgate has ditched the tie so far at Euro 2024Credit: RexThe England boss made waistcoats cool at the 2018 World CupCredit: GettyHe ditched the waistcoat but kept the shirt and tie for the last EurosCredit: ReutersThe shirt and tie were gone for the 2022 World Cup in QatarCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunTwo beer cups were hurled towards Southgate after the drab draw with Slovenia on Tuesday.England were held to a stalemate by the Euro minnows but still managed to claim top spot in Group C.That was after they firstly struggled to a 1-0 win over Serbia before last week’s dour 1-1 draw with Denmark.Despite the underwhelming displays, Southgate’s men now have a potential route to the final that avoids big guns Spain, Germany, Portugal and France.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut many feel that a potential triumph is a million miles away due to the Three Lions chief’s tactics.He put Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield for the opening two matches – a decision that attracted huge criticism – and then chose Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher for Tuesday’s game, a switch that fans could see was not working even before half time.After their impressive late cameos from the bench, supporters want to see attackers Cole Palmer or Anthony Gordon introduced to the fold.However, these stats seem to show that Southgate’s woes might have nothing to do with his players.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd if Southgate was superstitious, then he could be thinking about ditching his now more casual look in favour of going back to the look that made him a national hero.Southgate’s lucky waistcoat at the 2018 World Cup became a big hit as he led the Three Lions to the semi-final for the first time since 1990.Gareth Southgate reacts to England fans throwing cups and booing Three Lions team after drab drawAt the following Euros, he ditched the waistcoat but kept the shirt and tie as England went all the way to the final, only to be beaten on penalties by Italy.When it came to the 2022 World Cup, Southgate started to relax a little more when it came to his matchday attire.He opted for a quarter zip-up top and jacket for those games in the Middle East – but England were beaten 2-1 by France in the quarter final.Southgate wore a similar quarter zip-up and jacket for England’s opener against Serbia.However, the two bore draws that have followed have both seen him ditch the jacket as he watched on from the dug-out in a white zip-up.Southgate boasted a 57 per cent win record with the waistcoat and a 100 per cent one with just a shirt and tie at major tournaments.In fact, he has only lost once in 13 while donning a tie, while he has won just half of the eight matches he has gone for the quarter-zip.READ MORE SUN STORIESSo if you see him back in a waistcoat or even returning to a shirt and tie prior to kick off against Slovakia, now you might just know the reason why.But if he continues his current trend, expect another dismal display.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      How England lined up last time they faced Slovakia with BBC pundit playing and only two survivors at Euro 2024

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      ONLY TWO players who started the last time England faced Slovakia could line-up against them on Sunday.Although one of the players who featured in the previous 2017 clash between the two nations could be providing analysis on it as a pundit.Gareth Southgate has faced Slovakia once before as England bossCredit: PAJoe Hart, who was in goal that night, is working as a BBC pundit in the GermanyCredit: BBCEngland were held to a stalemate by Slovenia in their final group match on Tuesday but still managed to claim top spot in Group C.That was after they firstly struggled to a 1-0 win over Serbia before last week’s dour 1-1 draw with Denmark.Despite the underwhelming displays, Southgate’s men now have a potential route to the final that avoids big guns Spain, Germany, Portugal and France.Now all eyes are on Sunday’s last-16 clash with Slovakia.READ MORE ON EURO 2024This will be the first meeting between the two for seven years – and the Three Lions had to come from behind that night.Stanislav Lobotka stunned the Wembley crowd in attendance for that World Cup qualifier as he broke the deadlock on three minutes.It was not Jordan Pickford who was in goal that evening for England – it was Joe Hart.The recently 37-year-old would only win two more caps for his country after that match, which meant he earned 75 in total.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile he may no longer be vying for a spot on the pitch, the ex-Man City and Celtic stopper is in Germany for the tournament as pundit for BBC.Right-back Kyle Walker, 34, is a survivor from that side and remains England’s first-choice in that position.England double injury fears as Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier train away from squad ahead of Euro 2024 last 16 clashHe had Ryan Bertrand playing on the opposite flank back in 2017, with a centre-half pairing of Gary Cahill and Phil Jones between them.Southgate still favours his two holding midfielders, and it was Jordan Henderson and Eric Dier that got the nod that evening for what was just the England bosses 10th match in charge.And it was Dier who got the Three Lions level on 37 minutes to start the comeback.Marcus Rashford, who was axed for Euro 2024 by Southgate after a poor campaign at Manchester United, sealed the turnaround in the second half with the winner.He started that game on the left, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the right and Dele Alli offering support to the now England captain Harry Kane in attack.Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring the winner against Slovakia in 2017Credit: Alamy Live NewsKane will almost certainly lead our boys out against Slovakia this weekend, but he and Walker are the only survivors – including the subs.Raheem Sterling, Danny Welbeck and Jake Livermore all came off the bench, but the trio are no longer involved in Southgate’s plans.This will be the seventh meeting between England and Slovakia in total.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd the Three Lions have enjoyed the best of it so far and are unbeaten.They have won five of the six games, with the only blip being a 0-0 draw in their final group match of Euro 2016.Eric Dier was also on the scoresheet in that 2-1 victoryCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdKyle Walker and Harry Kane are the only survivors of that England side that faced Slovakia last timeCredit: Getty More

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      Gareth Southgate is battered and bruised after losing his mojo… he should have picked Henderson and Dier for Euro 2024

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      IN the space of a week, we seem to have lost the Gareth Southgate who brought the feel-good factor back to English football.Here is a man who now looks battered and bruised from the fierce criticism he has received not only back home but also from a couple of former England players.Gareth Southgate dropped trusted lieutenant Jordan HendersonCredit: ReutersEngland are short of options at left-backCredit: ReutersWe live in a world where too many pundits are cheerleaders and while Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer were correct in their evaluation of the Three Lions after the 1-1 draw with Denmark, it has nevertheless gone down badly with Southgate.The manager says he is on a mission to protect his players from all the s**t that is flying around but he must also ensure he does not lose focus.In his eight years as England manager, he had never appeared so chilled going into the opening two games.The mood was upbeat around the team’s Euro base in Blankenhain. Southgate was in good humour during all of his media duties.READ MORE EUROS NEWSHere was a man confident in the knowledge he had a group of players capable of winning Euro 2024.But in the fall-out of the two draws against Denmark and Slovenia, his mood has darkened spectacularly. He has had some tough spells but none like this.One of the 53-year-old’s big strengths has been the ability to tap into each and every England fan and create positivity.No supporter will ever forget the summer of 2018 when they finally fell in love with the England football team.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYet Southgate knows he has lost the trust of virtually the entire English supporting public. He suffered abuse and ridicule after England lost 4-0 to Hungary in the Nations League in 2022 but this is at a different level.Southgate is acutely aware how the whole mood of the nation has changed.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY’They’ll get the shock of their lives’ – Gary Neville hands England stars stern warning after Slovenia bore drawAnd it is not just the poisonous echo chamber that is social media.The manager knows that many fans, not merely keyboard warriors but those who chat about football down the pub and at work, would be happy if the Football Association announced his dismissal today and put a caretaker in charge for Sunday’s last-16 clash.Even if there was previously a chance Southgate would stay on after this Euros in Germany, there is absolutely no way of it happening now. Not even if England win the tournament.During his media duties ahead of the Slovenia game, Southgate was far more subdued than normal.Following the 0-0 in Cologne, he came out fighting and vowed to protect his players — yet he also made some curious comments.He said: “I have to keep the players right on track. On the day of the game, I showed them pictures of Italy celebrating their qualification with their fans, of Hungary celebrating when they didn’t even know if they were through.“Denmark were celebrating a draw against us and they were on two points.“Our world is different at the moment and I feel that is probably because of me.“I have to help the players as much as I possibly can because we brought the joy back into playing for England and we have to be very careful of where we head with it.”Yet Italy were celebrating because of their 98th-minute equaliser against Croatia — and Hungary were going crazy because of a winner against Scotland in the tenth minute of stoppage time.Equally, Denmark were jubilant because they had deservedly taken a point off tournament favourites England. The Three Lions were booed off the pitch in Cologne because their gifted team had performed so poorly for 2½ group matches.England need superhero Bellingham back to have any chance of winning Euro 2024JUDE BELLINGHAM delivered a masterful, super-hero performance in the opening 45 minutes at Euro 2024, writes Charlie Wyett.Yet we have not seen much from the boy wonder since.Maybe he left his cloak in the dressing room at Gelsenkirchen and is still looking for it.But he needs to discover in time for the last 16 tie this weekend otherwise England are knackered.Approaching the serious part of Euro 2024, this team really does need to get a grip and start showing some personality.At times against Slovenia, Bellingham just looked lost.Let’s hope he can sprinkle some stardust in the knockout stages because Gareth Southgate certainly needs something.Bellingham should come good. This could still be HIS tournament.Read Charlie Wyett’s England vs Slovenia verdict in full.Or check out all of Charlie’s Euro 2024 stories.Over these last few weeks, Southgate has made some strange decisions.It was a mistake to take Luke Shaw as his sole left-footed defender and only now is he anywhere near to being fit.Marc Guehi has been England’s best player over the three matches so far but Ezri Konsa and Lewis Dunk are not ideal back-ups.Southgate should have picked either Harry Maguire, despite his short-term injury issues, or Bayern Munich’s Eric Dier.Jordan Henderson — despite not having a great end to the season with Ajax — should have been included as he would have had a month to get up speed in terms of sharpness.Even if he was not ready to start, he is a winner — as he proved with Liverpool — and he would have been a steady, experienced influence in the dressing room. As for Southgate’s team selections, the Trent Alexander-Arnold experiment did not work.Neither did putting Conor Gallagher next to Declan Rice against Slovenia.Although Marcus Rashford and James Maddison could not have too many complaints over missing out, Jack Grealish should have been included even if it was to come off the bench.Southgate went too far with his mixing and matching. Now, he is left with a squad lacking balance but equally, one which could go deep into this tournament.Southgate needs his big players like Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Phil Foden to play without fear.READ MORE SUN STORIESThose same players need Southgate to try not to be affected by public opinion, even if this includes some of his mates.Also, Southgate needs to get all of his team selections right. And maybe then, he will leave the England job on a high. More