© Getty Images Emile Heskey has applauded the leadership qualities Gareth Southgate showcased as a player and believes he’s the man to stop them underachieving at major tournaments. Southgate captained the three clubs he represented as a player – namely Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough – and skippered an England side featuring a young Heskey in a 1-1 draw with Korea Republic in a 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™ warm-up.
Despite his relative inexperience, the former centre-back was, after guiding the Three Lions to seven points from a possible nine in Russia 2018 qualifying, and an encouraging friendly draw with Spain, while in temporary charge, appointed permanent manager on Wednesday.
“It’s a tough time for England now,” said Heskey. “It’s a massive transitional period. There’s a lot of young players, a lot of talent, and trying to get them to play as a cohesive unit – being as one as opposed to individuals – is hard.
“That’s where Gareth Southgate comes in. He has been..
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