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Dan Kilpatrick

Gareth Southgate vows to protect England players in World Cup build-up after Nations League relegation

Gareth Southgate Nations League England Italy

Gareth Southgate’s side have gone five games without a win

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Gareth Southgate played down being booed by England’s travelling support following the 1-0 defeat to Italy, and suggested he is ready to shoulder the blame and protect his players from criticism as their dismal run continued.

England made it five competitive matches without a win for the first time since 1992 and were relegated from their Nations League group after Giacomo Raspadori’s fine second-half goal at the San Siro.

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