Manager said hosts were ‘flat’ during 2-0 victory at Wembley‘There are nights where subconsciously you just do enough’
Gareth Southgate said there was no issue with England’s motivation levels despite admitting that his players were guilty of coasting during their laboured 2-0 win over Malta.
England, who have all but secured their status as top seeds at Euro 2024, were short of intensity on a low-key night at Wembley. With qualification from Group C already secured, Southgate admitted that his side did not extend themselves as they saw off lowly opponents with an own goal from Enrico Pepe and a late strike from Harry Kane.
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