The biggest benefit of being in League A is that a play-off for the World Cup is guaranteed at the very least.

Despite being European champions, England were always likely to be dealt a tricky draw on Tuesday as they were only seeded in pot 2, because of that second-placed finish in the Nations League.

While the draw could have possibly been kinder, Ward will be pleased to have avoided group A3, which features Spain, England, Iceland and Ukraine and looks to be the most competitive group of the fou...