Raheem Sterling was in that area again. He made a trademark late run into the box, bypassing the Côte d'Ivoire backline, taking up his position on the edge of the six-yard box – ready for a cutback.
It’s a position he’s mastered for over seven years at the club, but mainly since Pep Guardiola’s arrival in England. So often do we see a slick Manchester City move finished off by the right boot of Sterling – and Gareth Southgate has seen that to full effect.
This time it was his City teammate Jack Grealish who put it on a plate for him to slide home an England second, but his all-around performance was more than deserving of a goal, he was brilliant in his decision making and almost flawless in his execution.
