Where have I said we're an effective football machine?
Tell me one seriously simple thing - if we 'aren't getting results' how have we made it to the semis of a tournament, which includes knockout football? Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's pretty or even preferred, but we're getting results. That's not even a point that can be argued
As for who we end up playing in each round, you make it sound like England and Southgate have some sort of control over.
Is it England's fault Portugal fucked it over Georgia? What do you want England to do about that ?
Should have lost to Switzerland. Oh look, we didn't.
England don't get to choose their opposition in each group or round. Newsflash, no team does. You play who's in front of you and in tournament football, you do what you can do get through. Leave it til the 90th minute and stoppage time or extra time to get the win? So be it. Win on penalties? So be it.
Am I a fan of that approach? Nope. Would I prefer to win and do so in style? Yep! If we win the Euros for the first time ever, will I be happy? You fucking bet.