Don’t expect champagne football, says unapologetic Southgate

Valletta (AFP) – Gareth Southgate tried to assuage fans’ disappointment at England’s lacklustre performance in a flattering 4-0 win over minnows Malta in their 2018 World Cup qualifier saying it was nothing new. The 46-year-old — who saw late goals by Ryan Bertrand, Danny Welbeck and a second for Harry Kane put a brighter hue on the scoreline — said he had experienced similar frustrations as a player in qualifiers. The victory — Southgate’s first away win and only England’s second in their last six encounters — kept them two points clear in the group. England can all but seal

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