That said, Scotland were able to create chances too, though, including the best of the opening period when Kieran Tierney’s deep cross was volleyed goalwards by O’Donnell to produce a brilliant save from Jordan Pickford.

Reece James also had to head off the line in the second half, although the shot was probably going wide.

And even the introduction of Jack Grealish for his first taste of major tournament football with 27 minutes to go could not lift England to victory.

Five days after every box was ticked against Croatia, Southgate has to work out how he breaks down the more resolute defences England will have to face if they are to progress in this competition.