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Southgate highlights England's defensive fragility after Montenegro win

The Three Lions boss was pleased to see his side book a spot at Euro 2020, but still sees plenty of room for improvement at the back

Gareth Southgate feels England "still have work to do" defensively in order to compete for the Euro 2020 trophy next summer, despite beating Montenegro 7-0 on Thursday.

The Three Lions booked their place in next summer's tournament with a comprehensive victory against the Group A minnows at Wembley.

A Harry Kane hat-trick plus goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Marcus Rashford gave England a 5-0 lead at the break, which allowed the home side to let their foot off the gas in the second period.