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International news: Stewart Downing says England win a response to disappointing World Cup

Stewart Downing was looking to take his chance to impress for England
Image: Stewart Downing: Says win over Scotland is part of England's recovery from World Cup disappointment

England midfielder Stewart Downing says the win over Scotland was "the way to respond" to the team's disappointing World Cup campaign.

England have won all six of their matches since finishing bottom of Group D in Brazil and making a humiliating exit from the World Cup.

England notched a comfortable 3-1 win over Scotland at Celtic Park but the West Ham wingers said the team were never in danger of underestimating the opposition in Glasgow.

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Highlights from the friendly at Celtic Park as Scotland took on England.

"I think a lot of people had us down to lose the game after the win Scotland had the other night. They are a difficult team to play against, they are well organised and work hard and put us under a lot of pressure," he said.

"They made it difficult for us in the first 15-20 minutes, but I thought we dealt with it really well and I thought the quality came through with the goals. It was a decent performance from us and a good win.

"That's the way to respond to the disappointment of the World Cup - to win and play well along the way. I think we have done that.

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"I think the quality shone through with the goals, there was some nice passing and movement."

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