Waddle wants England rethink

Chris Waddle does not believe England’s weakness at retaining possession will ever be resolved until attitudes towards children’s football changes radically.

Although Roy Hodgson declared himself satisfied with a 1-1 draw against France that was well received by both supporters and media alike, UEFA’s own statistics told a staggering story.

Fifteen efforts on target to one in favour of the French, who completed in excess of 600 passes compared to England’s 307.