Today’s back pages: England are ‘Kosmic’ in attack, terrible in defence

Euro 2020 qualifying group A England 5 Kosovo 3

England’s dramatic 5-3 victory over Kosovo dominates the newspaper back pages today.

Valon Berisha gave Kosovo the lead in the opening minute before the Three Lions hit back to lead 5-1 at half-time through Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho (two) and an own goal.

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In the second half Berisha’s second goal and Vedat Muriqi’s penalty gave Kosovo hope while England captain Kane missed a spot kick of his own.

The Daily Telegraph describes England’s attack as “world class” and the defence as “second class”. The Daily Mirror has a similar theme saying the Three Lions were “lethal up front but a shambles at the back”.

“Kosmic” England were given a scare, says the Daily Star, but Gareth Southgate’s side march on in Euro 2020 qualifying with four wins from four matches in group A.