Unassuming interim manager knows praise and pillory are part of the job and will hand on to Thomas Tuchel having made bold calls
Captain reiterates need to maintain Southgate’s inclusive environment as he gets ready to compete for place in team
Sir Alex Ferguson used to say he learned more from defeats than victories during his trophy-laden tenure at Manchester United. One wonders if Steve Borthwick shares the same philosophy. This was England’s fifth successive defeat but alarmingly as their international year is coming to a close, Borthwick is facing more questions than answers.