Gareth Southgate • Tactics, England 2 Spain 2 • Masterclass

Gareth Southgate had won two and drawn one of his first three games – all World Cup qualifiers – in charge of the England national team, but in November 2016 he faced his first genuine test with a visit from 2010 World Cup winners Spain at Wembley. His side flew out of the blocks, as Jamie Vardy ran in behind a static Spanish defence and was brought down by former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Adam Lallana duly slotted home the penalty, and when Vardy rose to head home a Jordan Henderson cross early in the second half England looked in control.

Substitute Theo Walcott wasted a chance to extend the lead to three, and the hosts were made to pay at the death. Another former Liverpool man, Iago Aspas, curled home what looked a consolation on 89 minutes, but Real Madrid midfielder Isco popped up to equalise in the sixth minute of added time. In this exclusive piece for The Coaches' Voice, Southgate explains his approach to the game, the part his team played in the tactics on the day, and what lessons he learned as he continued to build a squad towards Russia 2018.

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[DiogoSlotta]

He's taking about a draw I'm in tears 😂😂😂

[Forever_Unboxing]

I'd like to see Roy Hodgson explain his tactical masterclass of playing players out of position and letting your main goal threat, who thrives on delivery into the box, take set pieces and corner kicks.

[amanb]

Sometimes when I'm feeling really lonely I do these tactics and talk to myself after playing a game of FIFA. I'm so alone...

[anthonyeugene]

The final was definitely a disasterclass

[wr]

Tactical Masterclass in getting a 2-2 draw against a below average Spain side?

[imtuanntuu]

for those who came here because what england did in the euro 2024 group stage, i understand u.

[Taporeee]

Gareth Southgate is everyone's older studious geeky bro.

[sunnylal]

I want a Gareth Southgate audio book to help me sleep

[FanofAslan]

A lot of derisive comments on here for Gareth Southgate. I think he's come a long way, and came across in this video as an intelligent, thoughtful yet decisive man. Do not confuse his humility for weakness or cowardice. He seems tactically astute, and his comment that he consulted his players before deciding on the high press vs Spain shows excellent man-management. Too many of our managers (step forward Fabio and Sven) have imposed tactics and systems on our players that failed to utilize our potential strengths and terribly exposed our weaknesses. Now we have players who should get us to the QFs of Russia 2018: let's see how it goes. And let's get behind our English manager of England.

[GV_YT]

finally a classy futbol video that teaches you with out cheap effects or hideous music.

[jacks]

I don’t even care if we don’t go far this year.. give this man time to do his thing! He knows the England system inside out be he’s playing footabll that suits our players.. England fans expectations are way to high

[lukejames]

This is such a brilliant channel, really insightful.

[esouka_the_snowman]

Recommending this after the final? I see what you're doing YouTube

[AnEnglishGentleman]

Best manager since Hoddle. England finally have a plan, the players to suit and this man is showing his achievements at U21 level were no fluke. In the past we’ve banged on about heart and desire and tried to shoehorn players randomly into an unbalanced team. Now we are organised, effective and playing the right players, utilising their strengths, picked on merit not reputation. Long may it bloody continue! So much admiration for Southgate, his approach, planning with Steve Holland (who I believe is right on the same wavelength and equally worthy of praise), and he deserves all the plaudits coming his way...

[wqhrxin]

I like this guy.

And I like this video.

Thanks.

[o.portista]

We're all here because we witnessed his Southgate Masterclass in that final 💀

[jonbristolcity]

Wow, a masterclass in how to get a 2-2 draw in a friendly using a high press against a nation who typically treats a friendly for what it is. And still could not win

[olebogengpetlele]

This is actually real 😳I thought it was an edit

[akbarthunjung]

Southgate Masterclass EUROs 2020 final when !?

[harpercole]

I agree with Gareth Southgate and his waistcoat.