5 things Gareth Southgate must do to take England to the next level

#4 A shift in the balance of play

Southgate needs to look beyond set-pieces

The front three of Harry Kane, Dele Alli, and Raheem Sterling can give any defense a run for their money. But to get more out of them, a shift in the system from 3-5-2 to a 3-4-3 could ensure that they are more together in the final third, where they can thrive.

The reintroduction of Eric Dier to the center of the back three would provide a composed distributor for his defense. It might help Jordan Henderson as well, he was the sole defensive midfielder in Russia. On top of that, it could free up Kyle Walker to play wide on the right, where he is arguably the best in the world.