Roy Keane delivers surprising reaction to England’s boring 1-0 win over Andorra before revealing why he is ‘disappointed’ in the Three Lions’ attitude

Roy Keane has issued a surprising verdict on England’s lacklustre 1-0 win against Andorra in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier.

The Three Lions maintained their 100 per cent record under Thomas Tuchel. Yet, despite a 20-shot onslaught and holding over 80 per cent of possession, they could only forge a single goal against the world’s 173rd-ranked side. 

Harry Kane found the breakthrough five minutes into the second half, after a chance from just yards away was put on a plate for him by Noni Madueke – the nation’s all-time top-goalscorer could not miss.

England were booed off after a goalless 45 minutes at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium in Barcelona in what was just Tuchel’s third game at the helm.

However, Keane extended some leniency to the Euro 2024 finalists, citing end-of-season laziness. 

The former Manchester United midfielder was forgiving of England’s first-half showing, but explained that he expected more from their ‘disappointing’ performance after they went 1-0 up.

Keane said: ‘I’d try to give England a few excuses – it was obviously the end of the season and it’s been tough on the players. 

‘I thought the first half was fine, but once they scored they seemed to think the job was done. I’m really disappointed with England’s attitude after the goal went in. 

‘The manager can’t have been pleased with that effort in the second half – I know the job’s done, but you still expect a bit more from England.’

Keane went on to argue that the old ‘a win’s a win’ mantra will not do England any good when they come up against the heavyweight nations in world football.

He continued: ‘Obviously, they’ve won the three games and everyone’s going, “well, a win’s a win.” It’s not. You need more than that. It’s about setting high standards. And if players aren’t playing with urgency and quality and all the other words he used, then you will be in trouble.

‘If you turn up and you don’t have urgency and energy or quality, you’re going to struggle to beat any decent nation.’