More than anything, this was a night when Gareth Southgate needed his attacking talents to express themselves. Safe passage to the last 16 at Euro 2020 had been guaranteed but could England show something to generate a bit of excitement, to fire the feeling that they might be able to cut through teams?
Thanks in large part to Jack Grealish, who was given his chance in the starting lineup, they did so in the first half and that was the main takeaway of an evening when the victory ensured England finished on top of Group D. Grealish made the only goal of the tie early on for Raheem Sterling and, together with Bukayo Saka, who also started, was central to an enjoyably thrusting display for 45 minutes.
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