Pre-match tributes to Bobby Charlton outshine England victory over Malta

Harry Kane (left) was on target with England’s second goal (Nick Potts/PA)

England’s final home match of the year will be remembered for the pre-match tributes to Bobby Charlton rather than the football that followed as Gareth Southgate’s side limped to a 2-0 win against Malta.

Friday’s European Championship qualifier at Wembley saw the senior men’s team play their first match since the incredible 1966 World Cup winner died at the age of 86 last month.