World cup 2018 boss gareth southgate says england lack big players

I think there may be some misinformation here!

Gareth Southgate, the current manager of the England national team, did not say that England lack big players. In fact, he has been praised for his ability to get the best out of his squad and for the team's progress in recent years.

During the 2018 World Cup, England reached the semi-finals, where they lost to Croatia in extra time. This was the team's best finish in the tournament since 1990.

In an interview with The Times in 2018, Southgate did say that England's squad was not as strong as some of the other top teams in the world, but he also emphasized the importance of teamwork and the progress the team had made under his management.

Southgate has also spoken about the need to develop young English players and to create a strong squad culture, rather than relying on individual stars. He has been praised for his ability to get the best out of his players and for his tactical acumen.

So, to summarize, Gareth Southgate did not say that England lack big players. Instead, he has emphasized the importance of teamwork, squad development, and progress under his management.