It is now all but certain that England will be among the top seeds for the group phase draw on 2 December. Only a nine-goal defeat in North Macedonia in the final qualifier on Monday night would deprive them of the target that Southgate had set for this international break. There was a palpable sense of relief in Munich amongst senior executives that the on-off transfer drama, the biggest in Bundesliga history, had finally been resolved, with the twists and turns even seeing Kane’s private jet delayed from taking off from Stansted airport at the very last. I don't know where his mind was': Glenn Hoddle suggests Manuel Akanji's error which allowed Lois Openda to give RB Leipzig the lead against Man City was down to Pep Guardiola's tactical instructions Harry Kane is THIRD in the European Golden Boot race ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland... but who are the two strikers leading the way? Everything is maybe settled in your personal life, family, kids. You are comfortable with your body and you are comfortable mentally, where you are at, and that just allows you to focus on the football.”

Katie is expected to return after the weekend to bring over their three young children, having already been house hunting earlier this summer in Grünwald, a picturesque suburb close to the training ground. It was arguably as reassuring to see Kane at the focal point of the formation – where he can do the most damage – after he had spent significant spells of previous matches in withdrawn or wide areas. Kane’s passing is a strength. His shooting is a bigger one. Chelsea a long 8/1 to sign Victor Osimhen despite London club reportedly making the disgruntled Napoli striker their primary target Man United's Diogo Dalot and fiancee announce birth of their daughter on social media - after defender was released from Portugal's squadSOUL OF SPORT: ANDY HOOPER was at Stamford Bridge to capture Emma Hayes' Chelsea side running riot against Liverpool Newcastle

Man City unveil tribute to club legends Colin Bell, Francis Lee and Mike Summerbee... with bronze statue hailed as 'truly special' for the players and the families What was he trying to do?': Baffled fans question why Kai Havertz shielded the ball out of play for a throw-in immediately after he controlled it

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Southgate had started with an experimental midfield; Jordan Henderson holding, Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher to the sides and higher up. Now FISHING bans transgender anglers from competing for England Women - after half the team quit in a protest over male-born team-mate's call-up Aaron Ramsdale's dad blasts Mikel Arteta's handling of replacing his 'cup keeper' son with David Raya - and says ex-No 1 has 'lost his smile' Erling Haaland hails Cristiano Ronaldo's 'incredible' goalscoring and admits he used to 'always watch' the superstar to help him improve as a kid