Southgate showed me how to be smiles better
Daily Express|November 19, 2024
LAUGHS AND INSIDE JOKES BRING CUP TEAM TOGETHER
Neil McLeman
Southgate showed me how to be smiles better

ANNE KEOTHAVONG has been inspired by Gareth Southgate to promote a positive atmosphere in her Billie Jean King Cup squad after admitting she regrets getting angry with a former team-mate when she played for Great Britain.

Playing spikeball, inside jokes and lots of laughs have helped the 2024 squad through to a winnable semi-final against Slovakia today, according to Emma Raducanu.

The former US Open champion is combining brilliantly with British No. 1 Katie Boulter on and off the court, with GB yet to drop a set.

Raducanu said: "She's such a friendly girl." It is different from much of Keothavong's playing career, during which she had a fierce rivalry with the late Elena Baltacha, who later became a close friend, as Britain's top two players.

That caused tension for the national team, as was the case between players from Manchester United and Liverpool in past England football squads.

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