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'That was the most HORRIFIC decision by an England manager I have seen in my life': Matt Le Tissier slams Gareth Southgate for giving Bukayo Saka the decisive penalty in England's Euro 2020 final defeat

Matt Le Tissier has slammed Gareth Southgate for making the most 'horrific decision' by an England manager he has seen in his life.

The Southampton legend was a guest on the 'Up Front with Simon Jordan' podcast with William Hill.

While speaking about the pressure of taking penalties, the 54-year-old reflected on England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka, then aged 19, missed the decisive penalty in what was the first spot-kick of his professional career.

Le Tissier slammed Southgate's decision to give Saka the penalty, while also questioning how well the Three Lions manager has actually done since he took over the job.