Reasons to have England friendly: it's easy to organise, it reduces travel when we already have two away games it's a test for our players and gives a chance for closer look at how Southgate operates.

Reasons not to have England friendly: there are only three positives to this decision and countless potential negatives... every negative that could have happened has in fact happened.

What is it with Wales and feckin' themselves over with too many England friendlies? Rugby and now football. Giggs picking such a small squad and leaving out Doidge and Chester suddenly looks a poor decision. Let's hope the international window ends finally produces a positive note.