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England boss Gareth Southgate gives his reaction to trial of blue cards that will bring 10-minute sin-bins... and insists the solution to poor disciple in football is 'quite simple really'

England boss Gareth Southgate has given his take on the news that blue cards will be trailled in football.

Fans were left baffled by news about the latest law change, which is set to be announced on friday by the International Football Association Board, according to The Telegraph, allowing referees to send players off for ten minutes for dissent and cynical fouls.

The move has led to wide criticism from managers and pundits, with Arsenal legend Paul Merson blasted the idea as a 'waste of time', while Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, Everton's Sean Dyche, and Crystal Palace's Roy Hodgson have previously voiced their opposition.