Gareth Southgate will be hoping to last longer than speedily dismissed predecessor Sam Allardyce's 67 days. The 2-0 victory over Malta on Saturday was the first of only four games Southgate knows he could have to transform perceptions of international football's most scrutinized, yet underwhelming and ridiculed teams. The unassuming victory over Malta was very much in the mold of England's new, placid manager whose character contrasts sharply with the brash and boastful Allardyce. More...