LONDON -- Three quick thoughts from England's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Scotland at Wembley on Friday.
1. England cruise to stay on course for Russia
England are on course to qualify serenely for World Cup 2018; Scotland's hopes already teeter on the brink. This 113th meeting of the old rivals was hardly an advert for either side's merits but it was done and dusted by the hour mark, headers from Daniel Sturridge, Adam Lallana and Gary Cahill ensuring England remain top of Group F and boosting Gareth Southgate's chances of landing the managerial role on a full-time basis -- should he want it, of course.