England 2 Malta 0: Five things we learnt from Gareth Southgate’s first game in charge as 81,000 watch the Three Lions win
WAYNE ROONEY lacked confidence with a number of misplaced passes but the future is bright for Dele Alli
INTERIM England boss Gareth Southgate oversaw the Three Lions score just the two goals against minnows Malta in his first game as manager.
Daniel Sturridge opened the scoring before Dele Alli doubled the lead before the break but in truth England could have had more.
Opposition keeper Andrew Hogg made a string of wonderful saves but England lacked intensity and creativity as the game went on.
SunSport brings you five things we learnt from England's World Cup qualifying win.
Wayne Rooney lacking any confidence
Although facing a side ranked 176 in the world rankings, Rooney needed to impress on the big stage having been dropped at Manchester United.