I agree Tatty, this is an achievement before a ball is even kicked on Sunday. It's a Final to look forward to now, and his subs worked an absolute treat tonight.
Did I say he had? Tactically spot on. And his substitutions. The abuse he has taken. How about credit where it's due.
Can't really argue with his achievements to be fair. I've never been a fierce critic but never been fully behind him either but hats off to the man.
One game away from being Sir Gareth. Is record as our manager is incredible and stands up to anyone else. His man management is top draw with how he always seems to know when to bring his subs on to make a difference. We will miss him when he's gone when Frank Lampard is being touted as next in line.
He wasn’t tactically spot on second half. He allowed the Dutch to wrestle momentum back after barely having a sniff first half. But he’s won the game. His substitutions worked. I can’t take that away from him. Two euro’s finals in a row. It is a completely unmatched record.
Yep I've been a long time defender of him and even I had a dig this tournament. But credit to the man. For the first time England reach a major final without home advantage. We can all be armchair experts who would do better. The reality is nearly everyone who has ever tried has done worse.
A massive improvement on many a previous display. And about time. Credit where it's due. Well done Gareth and England.