Following England's Europa League group stage draw with Denmark, substitute England player Gallagher spoke to UEFA's official website, sharing his thoughts on the match and his outlook for the future.
Gallagher began by acknowledging that it was a tough game, saying, "We do know that we could have done better, but at the same time, credit must be given to the Danish team for their performance. They played well and are really a strong team." He emphasized that England need to look at themselves from this game and find out what they can improve on to ensure that they can take all three points in their next game.
When talking about the instructions he received when he came on as a substitute, Gallagher revealed, "The instructions I got were to provide some energy, put pressure on the ball, and at the same time do a better job than we had done before, control the ball better and try to take control of the tempo of the game." He admitted that it was indeed challenging to come on under the circumstances, but overall, he felt that the 1-1 result was not the worst case scenario.
Gallagher further noted, "It was clear to us that we had to raise our level of performance if we wanted to win games. Whether in possession or without the ball, we need to improve the way we play. The good news is that we know we are capable of doing that." His words show England's confidence and determination, and foreshadow the adjustments and improvements they will make in the upcoming matches.
