Gareth Southgate has been urged to block out those criticising his tactics as he prepares his England squad for their opening game of the World Cup.
The Three Lions boss has come under fire for his defensive tactics since England lost the Euro 2020 final to Italy. Southgate has become renowned for his safety-first approach, especially at major tournaments, over the course of his reign.
That has drawn criticism from some pundits who have highlighted the attacking options at his disposal. But Sven-Goran Eriksson has urged Southgate to stick to his plan, which has led to the best period of success for England since they won the World Cup in 1966.
