Gareth Southgate insists he had no concerns that England’s World Cup qualifier in Albania would be called off and is preparing for a tougher test than San Marino provided last time out. The Three Lions cantered to a 5-0 victory over San Marino on Thursday and will be looking to maintain their winning start to Group I with victory in Tirana. There are also questions over the quality of the playing surface at the 22,500-seater stadium – but Southgate has no worries about either issue. This afternoon, @HarryMaguire93 will join Gareth Southgate for our pre-match press conference before the #ThreeLions head off to Albania. He’s just got to find that level and and play his game and he should feel comfortable doing that.”

Source: Express March 27, 2021 15:00 UTC