Gareth Southgate says he will “hammer home” a message on discipline - and is ready to dump players who get red cards. Kyle Walker became the England first player to be sent off in Southgate’s four-year reign and the Three Lions boss is determined to get tough as he says it is “critical” players do not cost them results in tournaments.
Southgate admitted that he believes sendings off have been a major issue in the past and when he was under-21s boss he warned the players they must not be like the seniors. “It’s the first time we’ve had a red card in the four years and it makes the game so difficult, when you’re in the ascendancy,” said Southgate. “I think we were very conscious with the Under-21s to talk to the team about discipline because
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