Sam Todd recalls when England's 'Golden Generation' toiled against unheralded opponents in Southampton just over 20 years ago...
With wins over Italy and Ukraine - arguably the toughest teams in their group - already in the Euro 2024 bank, England will be looking to accumulate another six points when they take on Malta and North Macedonia in the next round of international fixtures.
Supporters of the Three Lions will hope the latter leg of the double-header turns out to be a more enjoyable occasion than the last time Macedonia (as they were then called) came to England for a European Champion...