Even when they were heading towards relegation, even when Luka Modric was running the show, this fine, ambitious, whole-hearted young team of Gareth Southgate’s never stopped believing. Even with only 13 minutes remaining and still trailing to Andrej Kramaric’s deflected strike, England hunted the two goals to take them to the semi-finals of the Nations League in Portugal next June. Kane created one and scored one and was voted man of the match. When England needed their captain most, he was there for them, making light of seven games without a goal. There were so many good performances, from Raheem Sterling, Jordan Pickford and Ben Chilwell.

Source: The Times November 18, 2018 16:18 UTC