Updated 2.20pm with Maltese fans clip

Gareth Southgate, England's interim manager, was at pains to stress that he is not taking Malta lightly, describing the national team as "well-organised and difficult to break down".

Southgate, promoted from England U-21 manager to the senior job following Sam Allardyce's sacking, spoke exclusively to timesofmalta.com ahead of this evening's 2018 World Cup Group F qualifier against Malta at Wembley Stadium.

Around 2,000 Malta fans are expected to be present at Wembley when the match kicks off at 6pm. 

Video: Kevin Azzopardi

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