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Hodgson: It is no accident that we have not allowed a goal 

Hodgson: It is no accident that we have not allowed a goal

13.10.2014

England internationals worked hard for the three points in Estonia and managed to reach them fully deserved, sighed with relief the team coach Roy Hodgson after a difficult victory with 1: 0 in a match in Group E of European qualifying football. The English have three wins from three games without conceding a goal after captain Wayne Rooney scored the only goal in the 74th minute for a minimum win against Estonia.

"We worked hard for this victory and I am glad that we managed to achieve it. During the first half we played very well, but does not realize even one of the situations and had to retire on the break with draw 0: 0. The players were slightly nervous in the second half and in their heads hung tension. They all know that when when you play well and dominate on the field, need to get at least one. And it did not happen in the first half, "said the English national coach after the game in Tallinn.

"Luckily, we were able to score in the second time and achieve victory without to allow a goal. Latter should not be passed by because it is the result of much hard work. I am glad and that Wayne Rooney scored the goal because the evening was bad for him. He played a lot with the ball and get opportunities to score, and I know that he would be disappointed if he do not score at least one. It would be self-incrimination. however, he scored the winning goal and we leave with the three points, "added Hodgson.

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