The Dutchman was on punditry duties in the Netherlands for England’s Euro 2024 opener against Serbia.
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Ten Hag, who also confirmed he was staying on as United manager, delivered a sharp verdict on England after they won 1-0.
On Dutch broadcaster NOS, he said: “In the first half I really enjoyed Jude Bellingham. He took England by the hand and lifted them to a higher level.”
He continued: “England were playing very passive. I actually saw them moving backwards, they kept Serbia coming at them.”
He added: “It's the vision of the manager (Southgate). England will take a 1-0 lead, then he (Southgate) decides to start gambling with making his team compact and relying on moments for the remaining minutes of the game.”