England and Croatia played out a 0-0 bore draw in Friday evening's UEFA Nations League tie in Rijeka.

The whole occasion had an air of unreality as the teams - who met in the World Cup semi-finals three months ago - were forced to play in a mostly deserted, echoing stadium as part of Croatia's punishment after a swastika was painted on the pitch before a European qualifier in 2015.

England manager Gareth Southgate, speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, said: "There would be more concern if we weren't creating chances. We showed good endeavour and creative play. We have to keep getting in those situations."

On moving to a back four, he said: "We wanted to keep continuity in September but we felt this system was the best way to go. The players did well. It meant we were able to get tighter to their midfield and we were able to get higher up the pitch.

"I don't think we should ever be rigid and only have one way of playing. In the summer we had a system which allowed our players to embed into international football but now they are more experienced.

"With the young players we have coming through and their positions, having wingers would suit us as well."

On the performances of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Leicester City's Ben Chilwell, he added: "We know Jadon can have an impact in the game. When he did receive the ball, he was a threat.

"Ben Chilwell was excellent. His use of the ball was good and his defending was patient. He should be really pleased."