Southgate has done everything right since being appointed, and possibly long before.
Every manager we’ve had since Glen Hoddle has picked the biggest stars and tried to make them fit. The result has been failure and disappointment every time.
Southgate has picked a system and then picked the players that suit. Opting for form over reputation and youth over experience.
He’s created a ‘One England’ rather than the previous cliques.
He’s honest with the media and very open which gives them less chance of speculation or fabricating headlines.
He shows his passion as an Englishman and bridges the huge gulf between ****age millionaire players and the fans.
And last but not least he’s meticulous in his approach. Before the WC started he had every single team that England could possibly meet during the tournament scouted and a game plan of how to play them.
He’s an absolute breath of fresh air and I hope he’s our manager for years to come.