Manager Gareth Southgate says England aspire to play "champagne football" but that he has been pleased with the defensive solidity they have shown to qualify top of Euro 2020 Group D.England produced a professional display and kept a third clean sheet in three games to beat the Czech Republic 1-0. Asked about the expectation to produce "champagne football", Southgate said: "We would like to see that as well." "He has deserved his chance and we're really pleased he grabbed his opportunity." "To win a tournament you have to beat those teams," said Southgate. "To win the group is good for confidence and it is great our fans will see us in the next round here."

Source: BBC June 22, 2021 22:28 UTC