Gareth Southgate enjoyed a straightforward but unchallenging introduction to international management as a second new England era in a month opened with a 2-0 victory over Malta in World Cup qualifying on Saturday. Daniel Sturridge's header from Jordan Henderson's cross, and Dele Alli's strike in the first half sealed the Group F win, with England frustrated by the 176th-ranked visitors in the second half, lacking dynamism and urgency up front. Although the score was modest, 10th-ranked England still achieved a more convincing win than Italy did against Malta a year ago. More...