Keep the faith

SEAMAN BACKING HIS OLD PAL

- HARRY PRATT

DAVID SEAMAN is keeping faith in Gareth Southgate to deliver Euro glory - and urges the rest of the nation to do likewise.

The simmering pre-finals discontent with the England manager erupted following the goalless draw against Slovenia on Tuesday despite that ensuring Harry Kane and Co finished top of Group C.

But while accepting all three performances left much to be desired and much room for improvement heading into today's last-16 clash with Slovakia, former Three Lions keeper Seaman refused to question credentials.

Southgate's The Arsenal legend scoffed at the idea his onetime international teammate the pair starred in England's Euro 96 run - has anything to prove to the snipers and critics.