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Sterling converts late penalty before Bjarnason botch-job sees England hold off Iceland – The World Game
Raheem Sterling was England’s hero as a turgid Nations League encounter with Iceland exploded into penalty drama in the final minutes, with Gareth Southgate’s men emerging as 1-0 victors.
Harry Kane had an early goal incorrectly ruled out but it soon became a tale of frustration for England against the side who famously humiliated them against the odds at Euro 2016.
Kyle Walker’s red card teed up the prospect of another ignominious outcome, but Sterling won a spot kick in the final minute when Sverrir Ingason who, like Walker received a second booking handled his shot following a right-wing corner.
The Manchester City forward rolled his effort home before a further stoppage-tim…
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