10 man England thrashed by Hungary in heaviest home defeat since 1928

10 man England thrashed by Hungary in heaviest home defeat since 1928

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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  • A dismal England were thoroughly embarrassed by Hungary in the Nations League on Tuesday, June 14
  • This was Gareth Southgate’s biggest defeat in his international managerial career, and England’s heaviest at home since 1928
  • Two strikes from Roland Sallai and one apiece from Adam Nagy and Daniel Gazdag ensured the Three Lions remain bottom of Group A3 and facing a real possibility of relegation to the Nations League second tier

Gareth Southgate’s England hit a new low on Tuesday, June 14 as they were thrashed 4-0 by a resurgent Hungary at the Molineaux.

The Three Lions’ dismal campaign in the Nations League went on as they have now gone four games without a win, and defeat to Hungary only piled more pressure on Southgate.

Roland Sallai was Hungary’s hero on the day as he opened the scoring with a smart finish at the back post before doubling his nation’s lead in the 70th minute.

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Harry Kane of England reacts after Zsolt Nagy of Hungary (not pictured) scored their sides third goal during the UEFA Nations League. Photo by Shaun Botterill.
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Hungary were not done, as Zsolt Nagy got a goal from close range, and England’s evening went from bad to worse after John Stones was shown a second yellow card minutes later.

Daniel Gazdag then wrapped up the scoring as Hungary secured a second win over England in 10 days.

Gareth Southgate’s side were , in truth, second best for most of the game, but they did have their chances as Jarod Bowen blew a big chance at the back post, while Harry Kane saw his flicked header strike the bar.

The win sees Hungary go top of their group whole for England, they stay rooted at the bottom with no win in their opening four games.

England fans mock Southgate

There was an interesting moment during the game as England fans turned on Southgate for taking off Bukayo Saka for Harry Maguire.

The substitution was seen as Southgate’s way of saying the game was already gone, and England fans did not appreciate it at all.

It got so bad, that England fans blatantly started chanting “You don’t know what you’re doing” once Saka was taken off.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.
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