England win but Stones' latest error won't ease existing defensive concerns
England defeated Poland 2-1 to stay two points clear atop Group I, but John Stones' latest blunder won't ease concerns in England over the defence.
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England defeated Poland 2-1 to stay two points clear atop Group I, but John Stones' latest blunder won't ease concerns in England over the defence.
England remained on top of Group I with a 2-1 victory against Poland in UEFA World Cup qualifying on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich's Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering sprained ligaments in his right knee.
Robert Lewandowski struck a thunderous 83rd-minute equaliser as Poland fought back to earn a 3-3 draw with Hungary.
Jesse Lingard, John Stones and Luke Shaw have all been recalled to England for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland.
England must negotiate a difficult route to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after being paired with Robert Lewandowski's Poland.
Captain Georginio Wijnaldum scored a late winner as the Netherlands rallied from a goal down to beat Poland 2-1 in Nations League A Group 1.
Italy overcame the absence of 20 players and coach Roberto Mancini due to injury or COVID-19 related issues to beat lacklustre Poland 2-0 on Sunday.
Italy forward Federico Chiesa was guilty of a glaring miss early in the game as his side played out a disappointing 0-0 draw away to Poland.