Gareth Southgate: We must use free time sensibly

Gareth Southgate has warned England’s players they cannot afford to take liberties with free time on international duty.

The 46-year-old became the Three Lions’ third permanent manager of a turbulent year on Wednesday, penning a four-year deal following an interim stint in charge.

The high point of that four-match spell was a 3-0 defeat of oldest foes Scotland in World Cup qualification, but the subsequent break led to the lowest ebb as pictures emerged of Wayne Rooney looking the worse for wear.