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'Why Southgate is blameless for Rashford, Saka and Sancho penalty misses' - ex-Gor Mahia striker Okoth

The Three Lions failed to see off the Azzurri and lift the title after they had impressive outings in the initial stages of the competition

Former Gor Mahia and Sofapaka striker Ronald Okoth has defended England's coach Gareth Southgate for criticism he has had to deal with after losing the European Championship final to Italy on Sunday.

The Three Lions, after emerging from the previous stages unbeaten, went down to the Azzurri at Wembley Stadium as Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka missed spot-kicks in the shoot-out.

The winner had to be determined from the penalty spot after a 1-1 draw and Italy emerged victors.