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England comfortably defeated Ivory Coast 3-0 in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.

The Three Lions were hoping to be challenged by their guests ahead of the World Cup - just as they were in their 2-1 victory against Switzerland on Saturday - but the game was a breeze after Serge Aurier was dismissed in the 40th minute.

England would've probably preferred the former Tottenham man to stay on, yet they didn't waste the opportunity for a home win. Goals from Ollie Watkins, Raheem Sterling and Tyrone Mings secured a second consecutive win. Here are five talking points from Wembley.

Sterling was handed the armband by Southgate on Tuesday and it proved to be a wise decision. After suffering an injury scare early on, the Manchester City ace produced an inspiring display in attack while the likes of Harry Kane watch on from the bench.

Sterling was a handful for Watkins' opener, winning the ball back and producing an irresistible low cross into the middle for the Aston Villa striker to tap home.

That goal would've calmed Southgate's nerves after the England boss handed starts to the likes of Watkins, Tyrick Mitchell, Nick Pope and Mings. Rotating is always a