Daniel Sturridge, Adam Lallana and Gary Cahill headers helped a scratchy English side get one over their noisy neighbours Scotland in a 3-0 victory that further cemented the Three Lions’ place at the top of their World Cup Qualifying group.
There was an air of excitement about the occassion. Fierce rivals England and Scotland pitted opposite each other in a World Cup qualifying game on an emotional Armistice Day. However, after the pre-match respects were paid, the game was underway at Wembley with both the sides looking to strengthen their case for a place in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
On an evening when Scotland rued their missed opportunities, it was England who made theirs count as three headers from Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge, Adam Lallana and Chelsea’s Gary Cahill settled the tie for the Three Lions. While the win would have done boss Gareth Southgate’s case for a permanent position a world of good, it was yet another scratchy performance that marked the famous victory for the English. The scoreline wasn’t necessarily a fair representation of the game but it’s not like England would care after getting one over their oldest rivals.
Sturridge opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a glancing header off a Kyle Walker cross to fire his side into the lead. Lallana then came up with an equally good headed effort to send the ball past Craig Gordon in goal after a cross from Danny Rose. Cahill then completed the job with a 3rd header off a Wayne Rooney corner to send Wembley ballistic. And it’d be fair to say that the English’s banter game on social media was just as good as they celebrated another victory for Gareth Southgate’s side.
He’ll always score goals will Sturridge. Sterling making England tick though. Love the way he’s responded since the summer. Gritty bugger!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 11, 2016
Not a Premier League goal to his name this season but Sturridge repaying Southgate’s faith in starting him ahead of Kane. Great finish.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) November 11, 2016
4 – Daniel Sturridge has scored in four of his last six starts for England at Wembley (four goals). Potent.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 11, 2016
Sturridge and Lallana for England.
Coutinho for Brazil.
Liverpool boys saving their countries.
— 1st (@AnfieldRd96) November 11, 2016
Jürgen Klopp has turned Adam Lallana’s career around. I, like many others were doubters of his but he’s proved so many wrong.
— 1st (@AnfieldRd96) November 11, 2016
Congratulations to Adam Lallana who you’ve voted as tonight’s @vauxhall Man of the Match! ???#GetIN pic.twitter.com/Lyu6UIr3vE
— Vauxhall England (@VauxhallEngland) November 11, 2016
Scoring for his country. Top of the league. Lallana is on fire. #PlayLOUD pic.twitter.com/IVnmOmr95B
— PUMA Football (@pumafootball) November 11, 2016
Not rating Lallana isn’t an opinion anymore, it’s absolutely disgraceful
— ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ (@Lallanaism) November 11, 2016
Breaking News: Nicola Sturgeon is demanding a replay as Scotland didn’t get the result they wanted #EnglandvScotland
— Random Banter (@random_banter) November 11, 2016
So, Gareth Southgate, how are you going to celebrate this 3-0 victory over Scotland? https://t.co/EzPB3hBbE8 #EnglandvScotland #ENGvSCO
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) November 11, 2016
Trumps wins. Brexit Wins. England beats Scotland. A bad year for establishment-loving, democracy hating @NicolaSturgeon #EnglandvScotland
— Bradley Ayres (@BradleyRAyres) November 11, 2016
The last time Scotland qualified for a major touranment they unleashed total football #EnglandvScotland pic.twitter.com/MosB1J6icJ
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) November 11, 2016
The downside of free university education. Most talented Scots go on to become doctors and scientists, not footballers. #EnglandvScotland
— Angry Salmond (@AngrySalmond) November 11, 2016
Nicola Sturgeon, Loch Ness Monster, Wet Wet Wet, Rab C Nesbit, The Krankies
Your boys are taking one hell of a beating #EnglandvScotland
— Beds (@Beds72) November 11, 2016
England dragging us out of the World Cup against our will. Brexit all over again. #EnglandvScotland
— Keith Thomson (@KeithThomson90) November 11, 2016
In Scott Brown’s head he’s Roy Keane. In reality he’s barely Roy Cropper. #EnglandvScotland
— Jim Royle (@SirJimRoyle) November 11, 2016
It’s much harder to play good football when your nation is being taken out of the EU against its will. #EnglandvScotland
— Angry Salmond (@AngrySalmond) November 11, 2016
#EnglandvScotland Winner gets an old Toblerone, loser gets a new Toblerone.
— Elizabeth Windsor (@Queen_UK) November 11, 2016
