NAPLES (Reuters) - Gareth Southgate has challenged his England players to shake off the disappointment of losing in the World Cup quarter-finals by claiming a rare victory away to Italy on Thursday.
Southgate's side's first game since bowing out to France in Qatar is a clash with the European champions in Naples as the two heavyweights begin their Euro 2024 qualifiers.
"In a nutshell it is the type of game we have to start winning. We have over a period but need to do it consistently," Southgate said on the eve of the clash. Southgate considered quitting after the defeat by France but opted to continue with a squad regarded as one of the best England have boasted for decades."What we have done in the past is irrelevant as we have to have humility and to start again," Southgate, whose side lost to Italy in the Euro 2020 final, said.It could prove to be an historic night for captain Harry Kane who is tied on 53 goals with Wayne Rooney as England's men's record scorer.
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