Watch Declan Rice’s passionate defence of under-fire Gareth Southgate after last-gasp Slovakia heroics

DECLAN RICE passionately defended Gareth Southgate following England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia.

The Three Lions just about managed to book a spot in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals thanks to late goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.

PADeclan Rice has jumped to the defence of Gareth Southgate[/caption] AlamySouthgate was heavily criticised throughout England’s match against Slovakia[/caption]

Ivan Schranz fired Slovakia into an unprecedented 1-0 lead midway through the first half.