‘Respect’: Andy Murray and Andy Roddick defend England’s youngsters from critics after Euro Cup 2020 heartache

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Entering a sport as a young person often comes with several challenges. As fans set their expectations, these players also face immense pressure to deliver. Former US Open champions Andy Murray and Andy Roddick certainly know a thing or two about this having turned pro around the age of 20.

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Although they suffered injuries at different stages of their careers, they had to face several challenges along the way. After England failed to win Euro 2020, the former world number 1 offered words of support to the youngsters on the squad.

Murray and Roddick give encouraging words to England footballers after Euro loss

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England played an eventful weekend filled with sporting events. While the Wimbledon Championships were held at the All England Club, Wembley Stadium has hosted several Euro 2020 matches over the past two weeks.

In fact, the England national football team have played six of their seven games at Wembley. Yesterday, the two tournaments ended in biting finishes. Although Italian fans were disappointed with Matteo Berrettini’s loss in the men’s final at Wimbledon, their football team made up for it by beating England on penalties.

Totally agree with you. All of these players deserve and need public support after this. They all seem to be brilliant guys. Nothing can prepare you for this level of pressure / attention / criticism at 19/20. Respect https://t.co/D1BGJqeCsN

Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 11, 2021

However, England have fielded the second youngest team in the tournament, with an average age of just over 25. In addition, three of their five penalty shooters yesterday had an average age of just 21. Despite their talent, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka collapsed under the weight of their shoulders during yesterday’s penalty shoot-out.

After the match, Murray responded to a tweet posted by famous English broadcaster Piers Morgan to console the three youngsters. He said, totally agree with you. All of these players deserve and need public support after this. They all seem to be brilliant guys. Nothing can prepare you for this level of pressure / attention / criticism at 19/20. The respect.

Roddick also faced a situation similar to 20-year-old in 2003. Although he won the US Open that year, he also came close to winning other Grand Slam tournaments. He answered me, I see what you did there!

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The Briton won back-to-back gold medals in London in 2012 and Rio in 2016. Although he is the reigning champion of the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, he is not quite the same player he is. was four or five years ago.

Tennis Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Great Britain, June 30, 2021 Britain’s Andy Murray celebrates his second round victory over Germany’s Oscar Otte REUTERS / Toby Melville

With Novak Djokovic winning his 20th career Grand Slam yesterday, he seems to be the favorite to taste gold in Tokyo. However, a rejuvenated Murray is still a threat given his Games record.

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