The pressure is therefore off ahead of their upcoming matches against Malta and North Macedonia.ĭespite that, Gareth Southgate has resisted the temptation to call up numerous untested players for this international break. England are sitting pretty in top spot after taking 16 points from the first 18 available, and one win in either of their two remaining matches would wrap up first-place finish. With the final set of European Championship qualifiers coming up in the next few days, England are one of nine teams to have already booked their place in Germany.Ī 3-1 victory over Italy last month secured a top-two finish in Group C for Gareth Southgate’s side. Jarrod Bowen to score any time - 9/2 with bet365.England -1 first half handicap - 4/6 with bet365.
