‘England must be brave’

Gareth Southgate wants his players to be brave and excite supporters as England return to Wembley looking to put Euro 2016 and a turbulent few weeks behind them.

Last week’s publication of secretly-recorded footage of Sam Allardyce making a string of controversial comments on player transfer rulings ended his reign after 67 days and resulted in U21s boss Southgate having to step up to the senior team on an interim basis.

Southgate had previously not been keen to fill the void left by Roy Hodgson’s Euro 2016 departure, yet he had no hesitation when asked to take the post for the remainder of the year.

Malta may only be ranked 176th in the world but Southgate is keen to make his mark ahead of tougher games in World Cup Qualifying Group F.

“I think (stamping your authority) takes time, for sure,” said Southgate.

“But I think …

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