So England have qualified once again for a major tournament - the 2018 World Cup in Russia. However, despite all the plaudits, we seem no closer to being able to achieve the holy grail of conquering the footballing world by trying to win this illustrious competition again. So, what in fact is holding this talented squad of players back?
As reported in the Sun, England's manager Gareth Southgate has made the bold decision that the national side will play with three at the back which is a little unconventional for most English players, but it will be a system that encourages flexibility, playing from the back and ball retention.