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World Cup: Southgate staves off criticism but Senegal will be a different proposition
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England manager Gareth Southgate showed in the 3-0 win over Wales that he is more flexible than many personify him as.
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It’s about this time in a World Cup when the English begin to get excited. And afraid, too. Beating Wales 3-0 revived something of the optimism that followed the 6-2 win over Iran
That Tuesday’s goals against Wales came from Marcus Rashford (two) and Phil Foden served as vindication for Gareth Southgate, who continues to attract criticism despite being the most successful English manager since 1966 World Cup-winning boss Alf Ramsey.
