LONDON: Yet another variety of England cruised more comfortably than manager Gareth Southgate might have expected to a 3-0 friendly victory over Ivory Coast at Wembley.

England’s task was eased after the visitors were reduced to 10 men by the sending-off of captain and rightback Serge Aurier before halftime.

Ollie Watkins put England in front with a tap-in from Raheem Sterling’s low ball across the six-yard box.

Aurier was then sent off for Ivory Coast for a second yellow card before Sterling doubled England’s lead from close range.

Tyrone Mings headed a late third from Phil Foden’s corner to cap a comfortable win for the home side.

Jude Bellingham also won a penalty, but the decision was overturned after the referee viewed the pitchside monitor.

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