English Football manager Gareth Southgate has opened up about the challenges he faces while picking the team amidst a number of talented players. He revealed it feels as if he “commits a crime” when he releases the list of players who will play in games. He called the competition for the spots high and although it is a tricky situation for him, it is also “pleasing to see” such depth.
Gareth Southgate
We want the squad to feel involved. It is important they know their value and can contribute; it wasn't a friendly against Andorra, there were qualification points at stake and I was really pleased with the quality of the performance as well as the application. I have a headache and commit a crime every time I pick a team. We have such strong competition for places; there were lots of players who did their own confidence and reputation the world of good the other day and that is pleasing to see. We can't be a team that has a day off. We want to keep consistency, and we've had that throughout this calendar year. Everyone has pride in putting the shirt on.