Have England gone stale under Southgate?

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So, England are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners but once again were underwhelming in their 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Could turning to Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo be the solutions to the puzzle Gareth Southgate needs to solve if England are to progress much further?

And what did Southgate's comments post-match reveal about how he's handling the challenge of managing at this tournament?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay and Matt Slater, who were both in Cologne as well as football tactics writer Liam Tharme to analyse whether or not England can still succeed with Southgate.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Oli Kay, Matt Slater and Liam Tharme

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

Gareth Southgate understands England fan reaction after objects thrown at him following Slovenia draw - The Athletic

Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists - The Athletic

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