Conor Gallagher consoled by Wag after half-time hook as England stars are supported by families following drab draw
CONOR GALLAGHER was consoled by his girlfriend after being brutally hooked by Gareth Southgate in England’s final Euro 2024 group match.
The Chelsea midfielder started the Three Lions’ final Group C match against Slovenia ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
But he was substituted at half time after failing to make the impact manager Gareth Southgate had hoped for.
England were held to a 0-0 draw, a result which prompted some angry fans to boo and throw BEER at Southgate.
Gallagher, like several players, cut a dejected figure after the final whistle.
Although he was briefly cheered up by his girlfriend, Aine May Kennedy, who embraced him after the final whistle.
Kennedy was one of several Wags in attendance at the Cologne Stadium to cheer on their other halves.
Bukayo Saka‘s partner Tolami Benson was in the friends and family section and rocked an England tracksuit top.
Megan Davison and Ellie Alderson, the wife and girlfriend of Jordan Pickford and Ollie Watkins, posed for a selfie together in their matching home Three Lions shirts.
Jarrod Bowen, Luke Shaw, Anthony Gordon and John Stones were cheered on by their girlfriends Dani Dyer, Anouska Santos Annie Keating and Olivia Naylor.
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Skipper Harry Kane was supported by his wife Katie Goodland, who wore his No.9 shirt.
Watkins, who replaced Kane in last Thursday’s draw with Denmark, was quick to find long-time girlfriend Anderson after the final whistle.
And the Aston Villa hitman embraced the mother of his two children with a kiss on the lips.
Despite back-to-back draws against Denmark and Slovenia, England ended up running out Group C winners with five points to their name.
After the final whistle, Southgate said: “I thought we were much improved with the ball.
“We have created some good openings and at the moment it is hard work for us.
“We are not quite getting that break in front of goal. I think the players who came on did well.
“I understand the reactions but it is a tough environment
“We tried to win the game by the changes we made. We put attacking players on the pitch.”
When pressed on having cups of beer thrown at him, he said: “I understand it.
“I’m not going to back away from it.
“The most important thing is the supporters stay with the team.
“I understand the narrative towards me and that’s better for the team than it being towards them.
“But it is creating an unusual environment to operate in. I’ve not seen any other team qualify and receive similar.
“I understand it, I’m not going to back away from it.
“But I’m very proud of the players for how they’re operating within it.”