FA are in Cloud Cuckoo land

So, oversee two dismal England performances, display no tactical acumen and rely on an inspired goalkeeper to avert an embarrassing defeat, but beat an abysmal Scotland side at home and the manager’s job is yours? The FA have moved office to Cloud Cuckoo Land if they believe Gareth Southgate (above) is the long-term answer to England’s ills. Sure he will get England to Russia, as you and I could, but if he can’t beat Slovenia is it realistic to expect him to set a team up to beat Germany, France or even mid-ranking opponents like Italy? Southgate’s best moment so far has apparently been an impressive press conference ahead of the Slovenia game. On that basis make Barry Fry the boss.