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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jacob Steinberg at Wembley

‘I’m not down’: Southgate praises England’s new boys in Brazil defeat

Gareth Southgate and Kobbie Mainoo
Gareth Southgate praised Kobbie Mainoo after his England debut. Photograph: Michael Regan/The FA/Getty Images

Gareth Southgate insisted he was pleased with England’s performance after defeat to Brazil dampened optimism about the chances of glory at Euro 2024.

Brazil left Wembley with a 1-0 victory after Endrick, their 17-year-old star, came off the bench to punish poor defending with his first goal for his country. An injury-hit England had struggled to convince and were caught out after a mistake from the substitute Lewis Dunk.

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