Gerrard admitted after the match that the game plan was to score early and then sit on it till the end. Thats never a good way to play especially when things are so delicated poised in the group. England always play better when they play fast attacking football like the premiership so why sit back and hope. Surely getting a second goal would be far better.
To be honest I can't see England qualifying now, Israel aren't a bad side at home but have nothing to play for now so will probably try to get a win which may just leave yawning gaps for the Russians to exploite.
