Toothless England relegated from Nations League after defeat in Italy

RELEGATED: England endured a frustrating night in Milan. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

England suffered the ignominy of relegation from the Nations League’s top tier after a tepid defeat to Italy that raises further concern ahead of the winter World Cup.

Among the favourites to triumph in Qatar having reached the semi-finals four years ago and the Euro 2020 final, things have gone awry for Gareth Southgate’s side of late.