Gareth Southgate admitted England have room for improvement after Harry Kane ended his six-game goal drought to inspire a 2-0 win against Albania in Sunday’s World Cup qualifier. 

England struggled to break down the well-organised underdogs until Kane netted late in the first half in Tirana. It was the England captain’s first international goal since he scored against Kosovo 500 days ago in November 2019. Back in the starting line-up after being rested for Thursday’s 5-0 demolition of San Marino, Kane now has 33 goals in 52 England appearances.
 
Kane also set up Mason Mount’s second half goal. Southgate conceded there is work to do if England are to win a first major prize since the 1966 World Cup. “I didn’t like the way we managed the game in the last 15 minutes, charging forward when we didn’t need to.” Southgate said.