England manager runs rule over Town

Wagner was also delighted with Mounie’s contribution and joked Van La Parra had denied him his hat-trick after deciding he would take the late penalty.

“Steve worked very well with Pritchard as the first defender. It was an outstanding performance,” Wagner added.

“He didn’t score his hat trick because Van La Parra had an idea - a good one to be honest - and I’m happy he scored this penalty, even if I think Steve probably expects an assist in future, because he stole his hat trick!”

Bournemouth’s recent form - seven league games unbeaten - had propelled them out of the bottom three up to 10th place before kick-off. GARETH SOUTHGATE was at the John Smith’s Stadium to watch Huddersfield Town’s Premier League clash with AFC Bournemouth.

The England manager was keeping an eye on several players from both sides – including Town goalscorer Alex Pritchard.

None of the English players starting the clash – for either team – have ever had a senior international call-up.

For Town the English players starting the game were Alex Pritchard, Tom Ince, Scott Malone and Jonathan Hogg.

Visitors Bournemouth boasted Simon Francis, Steve Cook, Lewis Cook, Dan Gosling, Charlie Daniels, Jordan Ibe, Charlie Wilson and Junior Stanislas.

England’s next game is away to the Netherlands on Friday, March 23, followed by the visit of Italy to Wembley on Tuesday, March 27.

These will be the last round of friendlies before Southgate picks his provisional 30-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.