Unimpressed by England’s start in Germany? At least it’s not Euro 88
Downbeat fans should remember the last Euros in Germany, when England started badly and only got worse
By Steven Pye for That 1980s Sports Blog
Given the attacking players at Gareth Southgate’s disposal in Germany, England have a chance of going all the way at Euro 2024. They were not at their best against Serbia, but some of the complaints from fans and pundits have been a little over the top. There are bigger tests to come and a win is after all a win. Argentina won the last World Cup after losing their opening game to Saudi Arabia, so England should not be too downhearted.
Whatever happens this summer, England have already improved on their previous Euros in Germany. Bobby Robson’s team arrived at Euro 88 as one of the favourites but, after three defeats, he was left fighting for his job, with hooliganism, punch-ups, bed-wetting, illness, a snub from the BBC and a No 64 single all thrown in. England at Euro 88 was the very definition of an omnishambles.
