There were plenty of positives for Gareth Southgate from Monday’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but you wonder if he is any closer to solving his biggest dilemma — the identity of England’s third midfielder.
Conor Gallagher and Trent Alexander-Arnold — the two most experienced contenders to partner Declan Rice at the European Championship — completed 90 minutes at St James’ Park, though the latter played the final half-hour at right-back, scoring England’s second goal.
