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Southgate is saying that, during his time playing for England, the team sometimes lacked the technical quality of its opponents. The quote suggests a candid self-assessment rather than an excuse, acknowledging a gap in skill or control on the pitch.
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Originally said in English.
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About Gareth Southgate
English former football manager and player
Sir Gareth Southgate is an English former professional football manager and player. He played as a defender and midfielder, and managed the England national team from 2016 to 2024. His public profile is tied to his long career in English football, first on the pitch and later in management. He is known above all for leading England through a major stretch of international competition, after a playing career in which he filled defensive and midfield roles.
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