'We left everything out there', says England manager Southgate

Manager Gareth Southgate said England "left everything out there" after falling to an extra-time defeat by Croatia in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

England were hoping to reach a first World Cup final since 1966, but let an early lead slip to lose 2-1.

"I think in the first half we were really good and maybe we could have got another goal," Southgate told ITV.

"I can't ask for more from the players. I think knockout football is about fine margins and when you have good spells against fine sides you need to take your chances.

"Tonight we weren't quite there but we will learn from that. We left everything out there."
"The players have to go through big matches and experiences to become a team that can win. They have to use this experience for benefit and I know that what's happened over the last few weeks will make them a stronger team."
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"He's captained the team brilliantly over the tournament and I can't ask for more from him."
"It's very hard to put that into context and a bit too soon really, because I think you have to suffer the result a little bit. It's too easy to move on quickly."