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'Stick with us' - Gareth Southgate uses Sir Bobby Robson's stint as England boss as inspiration after Hungary loss

Gareth Southgate says he will take inspiration from Sir Bobby Robson after enduring some hurtful boos and jeers during and after England's 4-0 hammering at the hands of Hungary in the UEFA Nations League.

England struggled to convert chances in the final third and looked shot defensively as Marco Rossi's side served up one of the heaviest defeats in the Three Lions' international history at home. Southgate faced the music in the press conference after the game amid calls for him to go from fans before the World Cup.

But he drew a comparison with Robson and pointed to Italia 90 when the former Newcastle boss led England to the semi-finals of the tournament knowing it was his last act as boss.

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