BUOYANT England fans are finally looking forward to the World Cup and declared “it’s coming home” – after their side ended their NINE-HOUR wait for a goal from open play.
Supporters were growing frustrated and pressure was mounting on Gareth Southgate as the Three Lions faced Germany in their final Nations League match.
And the last game before the World Cup looked to be going horribly wrong as the away side took a 2-0 lead at Wembley.
But at long last, England eventually got the ball over the line from open play for the first time since March 29 – a 3-0 win over Ivory Coast.
Their only goal in the five matches since was Harry Kane’s penalty away in Germany in June.
However, the all-important finish came from an unlikely source as Luke Shaw bundled in.
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The ball did not even hit the net as it was cleared just after rolling over the line – not that the home fans cared as the game spun on its head.
Three minutes later, sub Mason Mount struck beautifully into the corner to make it 2-2 and send Wembley into ecstasy.
And after 72 shots bringing up just one penalty goal heading into tonight’s game, England then scored a third in a row as Kane converted a penalty awarded after a VAR check.
Even Nick Pope’s blunder allowing Kai Havertz a late equaliser could not dampen supporters’ spirits as they lauded England finding their shooting boots again ahead of their opener in Qatar against Iran on November 21.
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Despite England failing to win any of their last six matches, one said: “It’s coming home, we’re going to win the World Cup.”
Another wrote: “Bring on Iran, USA and Wales – it’s coming home.”
A third added: “Glad to see England scoring from open play after such a long time. Right time to click in indeed!”
And a fourth said: “England is ready for the World Cup. It’s okay.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
