In the preview of the semi-final against England, Gareth Southgate appeared before the media to relieve young people of the historical responsibility for the curse of England against Germany, which he has not won in a tie since 1966. In addition, he has recognized that Mount and Chilwell have it difficult to be able to play against Germany after his isolation due to being in close contact with a positive for coronavirus.
Mount and Chilwell: “They have had individual training sessions this week, tomorrow they will rejoin with the rest because they have traveled separately.”
Team opportunities: “On other occasions we have talked about the team's opportunities and their obligations through history, but the truth is that these players do not have those urgencies. Most of them were not even born when they eliminated us the last time.”
Biggest match on British soil since Euro 96: “You didn't have to tell me about it, but you have, yes. Nothing, it's just a football game and they've played a lot. You have to trust what we're doing.”
It is realistic to think that Mount or Chilwell can play: “It is very complicated, of course, especially because of the physical part and the tactical training that have been lost. They have done it for Zoom, but it is different.”
Importance of this week's training: “It has been key, of course, because they have been able to relax a little and take shape. It is an unusual opportunity and the longest period of training together in the last year.”
Pickford can shoot penalties: “There is a lot of game to play before thinking about a set. But hey, if we get to that the important thing is that he is very good at stopping them. He has already thrown them before, and he practices them like everyone else, but the key is that he stops them. “.
You feel the support of the federation: “I don't like to discuss contracts during tournaments, we have learned from that on previous occasions, but yes, they are private conversations, but of course.”
Importance of winning at Wembley: “Every time you put on the England shirt you have the opportunity to score a goal that goes down in history. That is the beauty of playing for your country. You have the best memories of a player with his national team. I am sure that my players know how to value that. “