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What Could Have Been? England Win Euro 2020 Silverware With Sam Allardyce In Charge

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Published8 hours ago on October 10, 2024

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England Sam Allardyce

England would have gone a step further at Euro 2020 and secured international silverware for the first time since 1966 if Sam Allardyce had been in charge.

That’s according to the AI Supercomputer at Sportscasting, which predicted what would have happened if Sam Allardyce had stayed on as the Three Lions’ boss.

On July 22nd 2016, less than a month after England’s shocking exit from Euro 2016, the Three Lions appointed Sam Allardyce.

This came after the veteran English manager miraculously kept Sunderland in the Premier League during the 2015/16 campaign.

However, after just 67 days and one match in charge, Allardyce was relieved of his duties as England manager due to allegations of malpractice.

Since then, the 69-year-old has managed Crystal Palace, Everton, West Brom and Leeds United – failing to find his feet at any of these sides.

Allardyce’s dismissal gave Gareth Southgate the chance to take the job on an interim basis, before earning the permanent position after four matches and guiding England through four major tournaments.

Despite the success that Gareth Southgate brought to the nation, reaching semi-finals and finals on multiple occasions – we wanted to see what would have happened under the guidance of Sam Allardyce.

Below is a comparison between England’s performances at recent tournaments and England’s performances had Sam Allardyce been in charge.

World Cup 2018

Qualification

  • 4 September 2016 – Slovakia 0-1 England
  • 8 October 2016 – England 2-0 Malta
  • 11 October 2016 – Slovenia 0-0 England
  • 11 November 2016 – England 3-0 Scotland
  • 26 March 2017 – England 2-0 Lithuania
  • 10 June 2017 – Scotland 2-2 England
  • 1 September 2017 – Malta 0-4 England
  • 4 September 2017 – England 2-1 Slovakia
  • 5 October 2017 – England 1-0 Slovenia
  • 8 October 2017 – Lithuania 0-1 England

World Cup 2018 Qualification: Group F

  1. England – 26 points
  2. Slovakia – 18 points
  3. Scotland – 18 points
  4. Slovenia – 15 points
  5. Lithuania – 6 points
  6. Malta – 1 point

AI: World Cup 2018 Qualification Under Sam Allardyce

  • 4 September 2016 – Slovakia 2-3 England
  • 8 October 2016 – England 1-0 Malta
  • 11 October 2016 – Slovenia 0-0 England
  • 11 November 2016 – England 2-1 Scotland
  • 26 March 2017 – England 3-0 Lithuania
  • 10 June 2017 – Scotland 1-1 England
  • 1 September 2017 – Malta 0-2 England
  • 4 September 2017 – England 1-0 Slovakia
  • 5 October 2017 – England 2-1 Slovenia
  • 8 October 2017 – Lithuania 0-2 England

AI World Cup 2018 Qualification: Group F

  1. England – 26
  2. Scotland – 19
  3. Slovenia – 18
  4. Slovakia – 14
  5. Lithuania – 8
  6. Malta – 4

England Run In World Cup 2018

Group Stages

  • 18 June 2018 – Tunisia 1 – 2 England
  • 24 June 2018 – England 6 – 1 Panama
  • 28 June 2018 – England 0 – 1 Belgium

Group G

  1. Belgium – 9pts
  2. England – 6pts
  3. Tunisia – 3pts
  4. Panama – 0pts

Knockout Stages

  • 3 July 2018 (RD of 16) – Colombia 1 – 1 England (England win 4-3 on Penalties)
  • 7 July 2018 (Quarter Final) – Sweden 0 – 2 England
  • 11 July 2018 (Semi Final) – Croatia 2 – 1 England (AET)
  • 14 July 2018 (Third Place Match) – Belgium 2 – 0 England

AI: England World Cup 2018 Run Under Sam Allardyce

Group Stage

  • 18 June 2018 – Tunisia 1 – 1 England
  • 24 June 2018 – England 4 – 0 Panama
  • 28 June 2018 – England 1 – 3 Belgium

Group G

  1. Belgium – 9pts
  2. England – 4pts
  3. Tunisia – 4pts
  4. Panama – 0pts

Knockout Stages

  • 3 July 2018 (RD of 16): England 1 – 3 Colombia

AI Summary Of England’s World Cup 2018 Run Under Sam Allardyce

“Under Sam Allardyce, England’s 2018 World Cup campaign showcased a mix of defensive tactics and inconsistent performance. The tournament kicked off with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Tunisia, where the team struggled to break through a resilient defense. A commanding 4-0 victory over Panama briefly sparked optimism, highlighting some attacking potential.

“However, a 3-1 defeat to Belgium in the group stages raised concerns about Allardyce’s pragmatic approach. The team’s defensive vulnerabilities were further exposed in the Round of 16, where they suffered a 3-1 loss to Colombia. England’s reliance on a defensive style ultimately limited their attacking creativity, leading to an early exit and prompting discussions about the need for a more balanced strategy in the future.”

EURO 2020

Qualification

  • 22 March 2019 – England 5-0 Czech Republic
  • 25 March 2019 – Montenegro 1-5 England
  • 7 September 2019 – England 4-0 Bulgaria
  • 10 September 2019 – England 5-3 Kosovo
  • 11 October 2019 – Czech Republic 2-1 England
  • 14 October 2019 – Bulgaria 0-6 England
  • 14 November 2019 – England 7-0 Montenegro
  • 17 November 2019 – Kosovo 0-4 England

Euro 2020 Qualification: Group A

  1. England – 21 points
  2. Czech Republic – 15 points
  3. Montenegro – 11 points
  4. Bulgaria – 6 points
  5. Kosovo – 3 points

AI: Euro 2020 Qualification Under Sam Allardyce

  • 22 March 2019: England 4 – 1 Czech Republic
  • 25 March 2019: Montenegro 2 – 3 England
  • 7 September 2019: England 3 – 0 Bulgaria
  • 10 September 2019: England 4 – 2 Kosovo
  • 11 October 2019: Czech Republic 2-2 England
  • 14 October 2019: Bulgaria 1 – 5 England
  • 14 November 2019: England 6 – 1 Montenegro
  • 17 November 2019: Kosovo 0-3 England

AI Euro 2020 Qualification: Group A

  1. England – 22 points
  2. Czech Republic – 14 points
  3. Montenegro – 11 points
  4. Bulgaria – 6 points
  5. Kosovo – 3 points

England Run In Euro 2020

Group Stage

  • 13 June 2021 – England 1-0 Croatia
  • 18 June 2021 – England 0-0 Scotland
  • 22 June 2021 – England 1-0 Czech Republic

Group D

  1. England – 7pts
  2. Croatia – 4pts
  3. Czech Republic – 4pts
  4. Scotland – 1pt

Knockout Stages

  • 21 June 2021 (RD of 16) – England 2-0 Germany
  • 3 July 2021 (Quarter Final) – England 4-0 Ukraine
  • 7 July 2021 (Semi Final) – England 2-1 Denmark (AET)

Final

  • 11 July 2021: England 1-1 Italy (Italy win 3-2 on penalties)

England Run At EURO 2020 Under Sam Allardyce

Group Stage

  • 13 June 2021 – England 2-0 Croatia
  • 18 June 2021 – England 2-1 Scotland
  • 22 June 2021 – England 1-0 Czech Republic

Group D

  1. England – 7pts
  2. Croatia – 4pts
  3. Czech Republic – 4pts
  4. Scotland – 0pts

Knockout Stages

  • 21 June 2021 (RD of 16) – England 2-1 Germany
  • 3 July 2021 (Quarter Final) – England 2-0 Ukraine
  • 7 July 2021 (Semi Final) – England 1-0 Denmark

Final

  • 11 July 2021 – England 1-0 Italy

AI Summary Of Euro 2020 Under Sam Allardyce

“Under Sam Allardyce’s management, England triumphantly claimed the Euro 2020 title with a blend of solid defense and opportunistic attacking play. The tournament kicked off with a convincing 2-0 victory over Croatia, followed by a spirited 2-1 win against Scotland, showcasing a resilient backline typical of Big Sam’s style. They edged past the Czech Republic 1-0, setting the tone for the knockout rounds.

“England stunned Germany 2-1 in the Round of 16, then dispatched Ukraine 2-0 in the quarter-finals. The semi-final saw another gritty 1-0 win against Denmark, culminating in a historic final where England defeated Italy 1-0, securing glory.”

World Cup 2022

Qualification

  • March 25 2021 – England 5-0 San Marino
  • March 28 2021 – Albania 0-2 England
  • March 31 2021 – England 2-1 Poland
  • September 2 2021 – Hungary 0-4 England
  • September 5 2021 – England 4-0 Andorra
  • September 8 2021 – Poland 1-1 England
  • October 9 2021 – Andorra 0-5 England
  • October 12 2021 – England 1-1 Hungary
  • November 12 2021 – England 5-0 Albania
  • November 15 2021 – San Marino 0-10 England

World Cup 2022 Qualification: Group I

  1. England – 26 pts
  2. Poland – 20 pts
  3. Albania – 18 pts
  4. Hungary – 17 pts
  5. Andorra – 6 pts
  6. San Marino – 0 pts

AI: World Cup 2022 Qualification Under Sam Allardyce

  • March 25 2021 – England 8-0 San Marino
  • March 28 2021 – Albania 0-1 England
  • March 31 2021 – England 2-0 Poland
  • September 2 2021 – Hungary 2-3 England
  • September 5 2021 – England 5-0 Andorra
  • September 8 2021 – Poland 1-3 England
  • October 9 2021 – Andorra 1-4 England
  • October 12 2021 – England 1-1 Hungary
  • November 12 2021 – England 6-2 Albania
  • November 15 2021 – San Marino 1-7 England

AI World Cup 2022 Qualification: Group I

  1. England – 28 pts
  2. Poland – 19 pts
  3. Albania – 18 pts
  4. Hungary – 17 pts
  5. Andorra – 6 pts
  6. San Marino – 0 pts

England Run at World Cup 2022

Group Stage

  • 21 November 2022 – England 6-2 Iran
  • 25 November 2022 – England 0-0 United States
  • 29 November 2022 – Wales 0-3 England

Group B

  1. England – 7pts
  2. USA – 5 pts
  3. Iran – 3
  4. Wales – 1pt

Knockout Stages
4 December 2022 (RD of 16): England 3-0 Senegal
10 December 2022 (Quarter Final): England 1-2 France

England Run At World Cup 2022 Under Sam Allardyce

Group Stage

  • 21 November 2022 – England 1-2 Iran
  • 25 November 2022 – England 0-0 United States
  • 29 November 2022 – Wales 1-0 England

Group B

  1. Iran – 6pts
  2. USA – 5 pts
  3. Wales – 3pts
  4. England – 1pt

AI Summary Of World Cup 2022 Under Sam Allardyce

“In a dismal World Cup 2022 campaign, England, under the management of Sam Allardyce, faced an early exit from the group stages. Their journey began on November 21 with a shocking 1-2 loss to Iran, where tactical missteps and lacklustre performance marred their chances. A frustrating 0-0 draw against the United States on November 25 showcased abysmal football, leaving fans disheartened.

“The final nail in the coffin came on November 29, when they suffered a humiliating 0-1 defeat to Wales, sealing their fate. The poor results and uninspiring play led to Allardyce’s immediate sacking, leaving England to ponder a future without their controversial manager.”