England fans fall out of love with Gareth Southgate, once seen as a unifying force

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Gareth Southgate was credited with making England fans fall back in love with their national soccer team.

Now many are turning on him.

Despite England advancing unbeaten to the round of 16 at the European Championship in Germany, criticism has been fierce.

“I would have got rid of him before this tournament,” said Charlie O’Shea, a 32-year-old England fan from London, who traveled to Germany for the tournament.

The team isn’t “really gelling,” said O’Shea...