Former England skipper Gary Lineker insists he has no intention of watering down his opinions when it comes to the national team. The Match of the Day host condemned England's inability to retain possession in the World Cup qualifying goalless draw in Ukraine on Tuesday.

England coach Roy Hodgson was taken aback by the criticism, insisting no apology was needed from England for the 0-0 result.

"I will continue to give my honest opinions about football," Lineker wrote on Twitter on Thursday.

"I believe I'm entitled to. As are we all. You can agree or disagree. All good."