
England vs Iceland result: Five things we learned as Three Lions wrap up Nations League with a win
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Iceland’s Kari Arnason headed his team’s best effort wide after a near-post corner, before Phil Foden scored twice late in the game to give the scoreline a more realistic look. Mason Mount and Declan Rice in the centre and Phil Foden on the opposite side of attack were all regularly involved in quick switches of play, fast-passed exchanges of passes and impressive movement to find spaces between Iceland’s massed ranks. Against Belgium last time out the Three Lions could have done with one of the former group at least, with huge spaces behind Belgium’s defence and no natural out-ball beyond Kane, while against Iceland it was clearly the quick touches, movement and vision of pass which were a greater help than pure pace would have been. Foden’s first He’ll get plenty more, but Phil Foden tucked away his first goals for England’s senior side late on.
History of this topic

England extends Tuchel's winning start
China Daily
England extends Tuchel's winning start
China Daily
England sink Latvia to extend Tuchel's winning start
Hindustan Times
England 2-0 Albania - PLAYER RATINGS: Who is clearly Thomas Tuchel's main man? Who was given a big show of faith? And who is still yet to show his best for the Three Lions?
Daily Mail
Lions watch: Six Nations belongs to France, as England pummel Wales, Scotland falls away and Ireland don't turn up
ABC
England vs Scotland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates ahead of Calcutta Cup clash
The Independent
Women’s Nations League: European champion England opens campaign with 1-1 draw against Portugal
The Hindu
Sarina Wiegman admits England ‘have work to do’ after draw in Portugal
The Independent
England’s bright start fades as Portugal claim draw in Nations League opener
The Independent
Scotland vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Latest Six Nations result and reaction after visitors seize control of championship
The Independent
England 26-25 France: Elliot Daly's last-minute try secures incredible bonus-point victory over Les Bleus as Steve Borthwick's men get first Six Nations win
Daily Mail
Six Nations team of the weekend: Flying schemer who turned England's defence into road-kill, the Welshman who starred even in 43-0 defeat and the man who must start for the Lions
Daily Mail
Ireland opens bid for record third straight Six Nations title by beating England 27-22
Associated Press
Ireland 27-22 England: Hosts secure dominant bonus-point win to kick-start their Six Nations title defence - as Steve Borthwick's men suffer second-half collapse to lose a sixth Test out of seven
Daily Mail
5 key talking points as England bring 2024 to a close with Switzerland friendly
The Independent
Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
The Independent
Wales and Republic of Ireland set up tense second leg after stalemate in Cardiff
The Independent
Wales 4-1 Iceland: Craig Bellamy's side are promoted to top tier of Nations League as Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson and a Liam Cullen brace secure thumping victory
Daily Mail
England routs Ireland to secure Nations League promotion
China Daily
UEFA Nations League: England thrashes Ireland with second-half goal rush
The Hindu
Harry Kane sparks England rout against Ireland and Nations League promotion
Associated Press
Harry Kane is NOW 1/1 to have 2+ shots on target today against the Republic of Ireland... with the England captain keen to make an impact at Wembley after being benched last time out
Daily Mail
Heimir Hallgrimsson: England want to win World Cup, Ireland just to get there
The Independent
Greece 0-3 England PLAYER RATINGS: Who had a very encouraging debut? Which youngster was man of the match? And who was much improved from Wembley defeat?
Daily Mail
Greece 0-3 England: Curtis Jones nets delightful debut goal to seal impressive win as Three Lions take charge of Nations League group
Daily Mail
England outclass Samoa to seal series victory at Headingley
The Independent
England Dominates Samoa in Rugby League Series Sweep
Associated Press
England vs South Africa LIVE: Result and reaction as Lionesses clinch narrow win
The Independent
England vs Germany LIVE: Result and latest reaction after Lionesses beaten in seven-goal thriller
The Independent
England player ratings as Cole Palmer and Harry Kane struggle against Finland
The Independent
Finland 1-3 England PLAYER RATINGS: One red-hot star 'did nothing', another was barely noticeable and which goalscorer still isn't the long-term answer?
Daily Mail
Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland
The Independent
Wales surrender two-goal lead in sketchy draw with Iceland as Craig Bellamy maintains unbeaten start
The Independent
England player ratings vs Greece as Saka and Foden fail to shine in Nations League defeat
The Independent
England were a shapeless mess and outplayed during their 2-1 defeat by Greece - Lee Carsley seemed to be strolling to his coronation as Gareth Southgate's successor but this was a nasty stumble, write
Daily Mail
England vs Greece preview: Storylines, odds, prediction as Three Lions look for third straight win
New York Times
England player ratings: Angel Gomes and Trent Alexander-Arnold shine in Wembley win over Finland
The Independent
England v Finland LIVE: Nations League result as Harry Kane scores twice on 100th appearance
The Independent
England 2-0 Finland PLAYER RATINGS: Who exploited space with a passing showreel? Which Three Lions star played within himself? And who looks at home in the shirt?
Daily Mail
England vs Finland Prediction: Nations League Betting Tips & Odds
The Independent
Key talking points as England continue Nations League campaign against Finland
The Independent
England vs Ireland LIVE: Nations League result and final score as Lee Carsley’s side makes winning start thanks to Declan Rice and Jack Grealish goals
The Independent
England ease past France to begin World Cup countdown
The Independent
Ireland vs England prediction: Grealish 9/2 to make goalscoring return
The Independent
Sweden v England LIVE: Result and reaction as Lionesses qualify for Euro 2025
The Independent
Spain v England player ratings as Harry Kane fails to make an impression on Euro 2024 final
The Independent
Phil Foden toasts ‘best game’ for England as focus turns to securing Euros glory
The Independent
England v Netherlands player ratings: Cole Palmer helps to change the game in Euro 2024 semi-final
The Independent
LISTEN: On today's EUROS DAILY, how England are on the cusp of immortality after their best performance at Euro 2024 against the Netherlands
Daily Mail
On this day in 2017: British and Irish Lions draw Test series in New Zealand
The IndependentDiscover Related









































