England and the search for a ‘winning mentality’

Can Manchester City’s domestic success help the Three Lions finally get over the line on the international stage this summer? John Stones certainly thinks so

England in action during a training session (The FA via Getty Images)

For all the talk of squad selections and snubs, there is only one thing that really matters in a tournament year: winning.

England know that as well as any team with the rearranged European Championships now just a matter of months away.

Qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup are next on the agenda for Gareth Southgate's side with games against San Marino, Albania and Poland coming up over the next week.