FIFA World Cup: England have been real contenders, says former England defender Jamie Carragher after their exit

Former England defender Jamie Carragher has mentioned Gareth Southgate’s workforce have been real contenders to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup. England have been knocked out of the event after struggling a 2-1 defeat by the hands of defending champions France within the quarter-final stage.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 11, 2022 19:51 IST

England misplaced 2-1 in opposition to France in quarter-finals (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Former England defender Jamie Carragher has mentioned Gareth Southgate’s workforce have been real contenders to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup. England have been knocked out of the event after struggling a 2-1 defeat by the hands of defending champions France within the quarter-final stage.

Speaking to the Telegraph after England’s defeat, Carragher mentioned England had performed higher than another facet within the first 5 video games of the World Cup.

“This England team leaves the tournament having played better than any side in Qatar over their five games, a genuine contender that could and arguably should have gone all the way,” mentioned Carragher.

He backed Southgate, saying his workforce weren’t underdogs and went toe-to-toe with the world champions within the last-8 match.

“There will be a natural temptation to place Gareth Southgate’s side alongside those of Bobby Robson’s in Italia ’90 and Terry Venables in Euro ‘96 as gallant losers. Let’s have none of that. The biggest compliment I can pay Southgate’s side is that they do not belong with such a company. This England team was no underdog going toe-to-toe with the world champions,” Carragher added.

The former Liverpool defender mentioned France gained the match due to nice moments, recalling Aurelien Tchouameni’s long-distance strike and Olivier Giroud’s header off Antoine Griezmann’s cross.

“France won on the night because of moments – a stunning goal from distance and a cross from Antoine Griezmann that would have troubled any defence in the world. Then England missed a penalty, knowing that had Harry Kane equalised for a second time it would have carried positive momentum into extra-time,” mentioned Carragher.

France have been capable of produce a 2-1 win in opposition to the Three Lions within the quarterfinal. Aurelien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud scored the objectives for the defending champions, whereas Harry Kane scored the one purpose for England by a penalty.

Kane had the possibility to attain once more from the spot, however his shot went over the bar and into the gang. This would show to be the turning level of the match as France held on to safe the win in the long run.

Edited By:

Rounaq Sehrawat

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Dec 11, 2022