DBasia.news – England national team won the friendly match against the US at Wembley with a 3-0 score, by the goals from Jesse Lingard, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Callum Wilson. In that match, Wayne Rooney had his farewell match with England.
After the match ended, the former Manchester United and Everton player declared that England national team are in safe hands under Gareth Southgate.
Moreover, Rooney declared if Southgate will present the champion title for The Three Lions, after showing the positive performance in 2018 Russia World Cup with squad consisted young players.
“It’s my opinion but I think it’s in very safe hands with what I’ve seen this week, how the players are being coached, and how the players are responding to it is excellent,” Rooney said cited by Goal.
“It’s a great group of young players, who have got a very bright future and they’ll go close to being the next team to bring a trophy home for England,” he concluded.
Actually, Southgate has the chance to bring The Three Lions win the UEFA Nations League. To be able to fight in that competition, Southgate squad must win the match against Croatia national team in Group 4 last match to secure one spot in the semifinal round.