They may have topped Group F undefeated, but for the fourth qualifying match in succession Gareth Southgate's side lacked the creative spark that sides such as Germany, Spain and Belgium boast in abundance. Switzerland, Denmark, Montenegro, Italy and the Netherlands have also scored more goals than Southgate's England. Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs, summarising for ITV on Sunday, said England's players were scared to "take risks" to create goalscoring chances. "They might have to sit back and invite teams on because England so have players who can be dangerous when given some space." "Players like Dele Alli and Rashford are exciting but something is missing when they wear the England shirt.

Source: thestar October 08, 2017 20:26 UTC