Gareth Southgate hits back at England critics after side struggle to create against Hungary and Germany

He will not outstay his welcome in the role of England manager, as he hit back at criticism of his defensive style.

In the last four years, he has taken his country to a World Cup semi-final, a Nations League third-place finish and the final of Euro 2020.

He has been accused of setting up his sides too cautiously in the past.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jack Grealish should get more playing time.

The idea that he is not gung-ho enough and that Mason Mount's performance in the Nations League draw in Germany is something that goes unnoticed is nonsense.

He said he has to find a balance because he doesn't want to sit and be defensive.

When you've managed a team, you have a different view of the game because Mount did things that allowed other things to happen.

"Of course for the man who comes and stands on the terrace and in old terms pays his money, I totally understand he wants to see a Grealish with a sterling, but you have to have a balance."

We've talked for years about why we haven't gotten there, and I think the balance of the team has been good. I have to manage in a way that's right for me.

He didn't reply if he had been in touch with pundits who had criticized his approach.

They are paid to give opinions and that is what they have to do. They are giving an opinion as they see it.

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It is not nice when you are on the other side. It's part and parcel of being a manager and you use it to motivate yourself.

After the Euro 2020 final loss to Italy, where he had signed a new contract, he said he wouldn't stay in the role for longer than he wanted.

He said the same thing as he answered questions about the criticism he faces.

He thinks he can do a good job for the team and that he has done a good job for the team.

I have said it before. I don't know if I'll be here forever. Another England manager is on the way.

I have always thought that way. The players are the main part of that. Is the players giving everything and responding to what we do? I do.

"I think we'll continue to improve the team, which we have done over a consistent period of time and I think we're also developing young players as well that will leave England in a good place for a long period to come"

People are going to disagree with the selection.