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| McClaren expects Zagreb backlash | |
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| Steve McClaren is bracing himself for a media mauling after England slumped to an embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Croatia. | |
| "I knew that was part of the job when I took over," McClaren told BBC Radio Five Live after the Zagreb humiliation. "I've seen it for the last five years. | |
| "I have to accept that criticism, because it is my responsibility. I pick the players and I pick the system. | |
| "If we win I accept the plaudits, but if we lose I accept the criticism. I'm not going to shy away from it." | |
| McClaren added: "But it just makes me more determined and the players to turn it around." | |
| England have picked up just one point in their last two Group E games, but McClaren remained bullish over his side's chances of reaching the Euro 2008 finals. | |
| "There are enough points to play for so we'll be okay. | |
| "It's going to be difficult. Everyone has opinions, but I've said to theplayers we've got to stick together. | "It's going to be difficult. Everyone has opinions, but I've said to theplayers we've got to stick together. |
| "Their attitude has been magnificent and we'll turn it around." | "Their attitude has been magnificent and we'll turn it around." |