England manager Gareth Southgate feels that his side’s disappointment at finishing third in the UEFA Nations League is a step in the right direction.
The Three Lions were taken to extra-time against both Netherlands and Switzerland, losing 3-1 against the former before going to penalties in the third-place play-off following a goalless draw.
Jordan Pickford proved to be the hero of the shootout, scoring from the spot himself before saving from Josip Drmic to ensure England emerged 6-5 winners from penalties.
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Yet despite finishing third, Southgate told thefa.