4) Formation suits attackers
England’s 4-3-3 also seemed to suit the attacking players perfectly well, with both Welbeck, as already mentioned, and Raheem Sterling shining in advanced wide roles. The Liverpool youngster has been used in various positions at club level this season, but looked very much at home with a freer role on the left, scoring one and setting up another in a highly impressive night for him. With players like Theo Walcott also well suited to this wide forward role, it looks like Hodgson has found an attacking setup to get the best out of the players he has available to him.