An unexpected incident during training changed everything for England's manager.

During a routine training session, the former Newcastle United star had a heated confrontation with a team-mate.

The clash was intense but quickly escalated, prompting Southgate to intervene and calm tensions on the field.

Behind the scenes, this incident prompted Southgate to rethink team dynamics and address underlying issues before upcoming matches.

The confrontation turned out to be a blessing in disguise, revealing team cohesion problems early on.