England's Harry Maguire celebrates scoring their winning goal with Mason Mount and teammates Pool via REUTERS/Catherine IvillHarry Maguire saved John Stones’ blushes and continued England’s winning start to World Cup qualification as Poland were overcome 2-1 in the final match before Gareth Southgate selects his Euros squad. Brighton’s Jakub Moder robbed the defender and lashed Poland level, only for Maguire to secure a hard-fought victory when superbly firing home from a Stones header five minutes from time. Southgate’s lack of substitutions raised eyebrows but his side dug deep and secured another qualification victory in their final competitive match before the Euros through Maguire’s late half volley. Paulo Sousa’s side would soon become the first team to score against England this year after a sloppy Stones moment was punished in the 58th minute. With 85 minutes on the clock, Stones headed back for Maguire to smash past Szczesny.

Source: Irish Independent March 31, 2021 21:11 UTC