‘ Shrink Prem’ storm
LUK AT THAT: Romelu Lukaku beats Pickford from the spot to make it 1- 0
Had his Three Lions really just come from behind to beat the No. 1 team in the world in a Nations League qualifier and surge to the top of Group A2?
The answer was ‘ yes’, but even someone as studious as Southgate will be struggling to work out how.
Belgium showed why they are on top of the world with a sublime first half of attacking power and poise that left the home side looking second best.
It was embarrassing at times but somehow England dug in to limit the damage before capitalising on the fact Roberto Martinez’s men could not make their dominance count when they had the chance.
Romelu Lukaku had fired the visitors ahead from the spot only to see Marcus Rashford equalise with a penalty of his own before Mason Mount’s deflected effort won it in the 64th minute.
Fortunate? Perhaps. Flattering? Definitely, but the confidence Southgate and his stars will take from this result should be immense as the Three Lions look to bridge that gap between themselves and the world’s elite.
Southgate made nine changes from the team that walloped Wales 3- 0, with just Kieran Trippier and Everton’s Dominic Calvert- Lewin surviving the cull.
Calvert- Lewin got the nod ahead of Harry Kane, who was left on the
he will keep job Woodward and the Glazers are the big problem.
What a disgrace the FA and the England manager are. Three players blatantly disregard rules and go to a surprise party. Cannot accept the excuse that they didn’t know how many people would be there. Surely they know the rules and could have left. Totally fed up with people saying they are only young no excuse. Playing for your country should be an honour but overpaid overrated players think it is ok to do what they want. No discipline, no respect, no punishment.
Sarr should just leave Watford. Quality player but heart will not be in it. He’s ok now but come next month on a cold night at Stoke he won’t want to know.