Gareth Southgate eager to emphasise positives after uninspiring England draw

England manager Gareth Southgate applauds the fans after a 0-0 draw with the United States in the FIFA World Cup Group B match at the Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar (Mike Egerton/PA)

England head coach Gareth Southgate was keen to focus on his side’s “resilience” and retaining control of their World Cup destiny after a drab 0-0 draw with the United States.

The highs of an opening 6-2 thrashing of Iran were quickly forgotten as Southgate’s side laboured to a performance labelled “terrible” by former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane.