Gareth Southgate said there was no issue with England’s motivation levels despite admitting that his players were guilty of coasting during their laboured 2-0 win over Malta.
England, who have all but secured their status as top seeds at Euro 2024, were short of intensity on a low-key night at Wembley. With qualification from Group C already secured, Southgate admitted that his side did not extend themselves as they saw off lowly opponents with an own goal from Enrico Pepe and a late strike from Harry Kane.
