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Southgate questions VAR after England draw: 'I'm glad it's not the World Cup yet!'

The Three Lions boss raised concerns about the use of technology after seeing a controversial penalty award earn Italy a 1-1 stalemate at Wembley

Gareth Southgate questioned the role of VAR in Italy's equaliser after England were denied victory at Wembley by a controversial late penalty.

Jamie Vardy's 26th-minute strike appeared to have the hosts on course for victory until Italy were awarded a spot-kick in the closing minutes of the friendly fixture.

England debutant James Tarkowski was adjudged to have fouled Federico Chiesa inside the area, albeit replays showed the defender appeared to accidentally stand on the substitute's foot.