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'Clinical' England smash seven past Montenegro to reach Euro 2020 in style

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Hat-trick Harry: Harry Kane scored three goals against Montenegro to take his tally for England to 31 [Courtesy]

England manager Gareth Southgate revelled in his side's ruthlessness as a 7-0 thrashing of Montenegro sealed qualification for Euro 2020 in style in the Three Lions' 1,000th match.

Even without Raheem Sterling, who was dropped by Southgate earlier in the week after a physical altercation with teammate Joe Gomez, England displayed the firepower that will make them one of the favourites for next year's European Championship.

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