Former Manchester City midfielder, Joey Barton, has made a bold statement following England’s recent 1-0 loss to Brazil in a friendly match. Barton is calling for the dismissal of England football manager Gareth Southgate, stating that if the Three Lions have any hopes of winning a trophy at the upcoming Euro 2024 in Germany, a change in leadership is necessary.
In a passionate plea, Barton expressed his belief that Southgate is not the right man to lead England to victory. He emphasized the importance of employing the very best to achieve success, suggesting that the team needs an elite leader to guide them to glory.
“If you want to win, employ the very best. Gareth unfortunately, is not. He’s had his go, the team needs an elite leader. This group could win something with the right general,” Barton stated.
As Southgate prepares his team to face Belgium in their next friendly game on Tuesday, the pressure is on for the manager to prove his critics wrong and show that he is capable of leading England to success on the international stage. Will this defeat be a wake-up call for the Three Lions, or will Barton’s call for change be heeded? Only time will tell.
