England boss: What it means to finish Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a perfect record

 

Roy Hodgson thinks England should be proud of their achievement

ROY HODGSON has expressed his delight after England wrapped up their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a win away to Lithuania.

 

The Three Lions enjoyed a 3-0 victory to ensure they finished the qualifying stage with a 100 per cent record - 10 wins from 10 matches.

Hodgson fielded a youthful-looking side, while James Milner, Wayne Rooney and Theo Walcott were amongst those who didn't play.

And Hodgson was keen to play up the significance of England's achievement.

 

"This is an achievement. I am very proud of the players' performances. I thought it was excellent, in the first half especially," Hodgson said. 

"There was a lot of hard work put in, the quality of play was good and 10 wins out of 10 is very satisfying - we've got to take a lot of pride in that. 

 

Wayne Rooney wasn't included in England's final Euro 2016 qualifier

 

Theo Walcott was an unused substitute for England against Lithuania

"We have used a lot of players in the qualifiers due to injury, so everyone who was part of this troupe has contributed. 

"The players who represented us tonight did a terrific job and they have got to feel they have strengthened their chances if being considered for France."