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Gareth Southgate says there is still high potential throughout the England squad despite the disappointing benchmark set in recent tournaments.The interim England boss will take charge of his final match in a four-game stint agreed after the departure of Sam Allardyce when Spain visit Wembley on Tuesday, but he remains the frontrunner to take the job on a permanent basis.Southgate accepts the group stage exit at the World Cup in 2014 and humiliating defeat to Iceland at the Euros this year show the nation is in no position to get ahead of itself but believes the players have the attitude and aptitude to achieve success. Iceland beat England at Euro 2016 Im not sure if Ive learned about myself because I was very aware of what I am, what Im capable of, what I do, he said of his temporary stint. Ive obviously learned about the role, Ive learned about the players and everything that surrounds the international set-up.I think part of coach development is knowing yourself anyway and then everyone else is a lot more comfortable. I think the insight has been into everything else that surrounds being in the position. Also its fascinating to see what is possible and achievable with this group of players. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get first six months half price Definitely there is high potential. I still think there is a long way to go. The last two tournaments are a benchmark of where were at so we cant keep talking about were good, were this, were that.We have to prove it and that means a lot of work ahead for whoever is in the position to take the team forward, but there is a real desire from the players to do that. I think theyre going to get big match experience with all their clubs that is going to aid that development. Highlights of Englands clash with Scotland at Wembley in their 2018 World Cup qualifier Title challenges and European football at club level is being complemented by tough international friendlies, with trips to Germany and France lined up before the season is out.First comes a home clash with 2010 World Cup winners, and two-time European champions, Spain - a country that until relatively recently had struggled to translate individual class into a successful team. Jordan Henderson will captain England against Spain I think it is good to look at what successful teams do and what you might implement in your own competitive play, Southgate said.But I think what is more important at the moment for us is we have got several top teams playing in a certain way, a high-pressing, possession-based game.We cant be the same as Spain because their players have been brought up in a different way. But maybe we have more power, more pace, more strength and so we have to develop our style of play around what our better players are doing and what suits them. Southgate led England to a 3-0 win over Scotland Southgate manages everything like he is going to be there forever and believes the players approach things in a similar manner.I think as a team they want to build towards being successful in the World Cup and the European Championship, he said. If youre only looking at being successful in the next game and winning that, then I dont think you set the bar high enough. 17 year old Dylan Duncan trains with the England senior squad to make up the numbers for Gareth Southgate There has got to be constant improvement in the way that we play and the way that they work. Theyre intelligent players, they know that. Its important that youre always challenging players about what the ultimate aim is. Is it just about qualifying?Okay, fine, but if we dont start looking at improving now, then by the time we qualify we will only be two international camps away from the tournament.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price!Also See:Rooney out of England squadEngland should beat SpainBusquets relishing English testHenderson to captain EnglandDiscount NHL Jerseys . 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He then hesitated and never recovered as the ball sailed over his head. Scott Atchison (3-1) got the victory by pitching a scoreless seventh inning. John Buck added his 15th home run, a solo shot off Padres reliever Tim Stauffer in the ninth. It was his first homer in 96 at-bats. Rookie Gonzalez Germen pitched two scoreless innings for his first career save. He struck out three of the Mets 15 Ks Thursday. Both starting pitchers, Wheeler and the Padres Tyson Ross, were outstanding. Wheeler went six innings, allowing one run on seven hits. He walked one and threw a career-high 115 pitches, 73 for strikes. Ross also allowed a run. He worked seven innings and yielded five hits. He struck out eight without walking a batter and threw 109 pitches, 74 for strikes. The Mets took a 1-0 lead in the top of the fourth. Murphy singled to left leading off. He went to second on a hit-and-run groundout by Ike Davis. With two outs Josh Satin hit a slow roller that shortstop Ronny Cedeno barehanded and threw to first. The throw appeared to be in time, but first base umpire Brian Knight ruled that first baseman Yonder Alonso had pulled his foot off the bag. Murphy never stopped running as Alonso thought that he had made the last out and headed for the dugout while Murphy came all the way around to score. The Padres tied the game in the bottom of the fourth.dddddddddddd They loaded the bases on singles by Chase Headley and Denorfia sandwiched around a walk to Alonso. With one out Jaff Decker hit a sacrifice fly to left scoring Headley. In the third, Rene Rivera hit a ball that was out of park in left field but Young leaped at the wall and the ball his glove and the top of the wall before laning on the outifeld turf. Rivera raced in for a triple. Wheeler then struck out Ross and Will Venable to strand Rivera at third. In the bottom of the fifth with runners on first and second and two outs, Alonso hit a line drive to centre field. Lagares fielded the ball and threw one hopper that catcher John Buck grabbed and just tagged a sliding Ross for the final out of the inning. Lagares also made a diving catch on Jedd Gyorkos liner in the eighth with a runner on. NOTES: Venable extended his hitting streak to a career-high 12 with a single in the fifth. ... Mets manager Terry Collins said that rookie 3B Wilmer Flores would likely avoid being placed on the DL. ... Mets fill-in closer LaTroy Hawkins was not available Thursday after getting his in the groin on a comebacker in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Mets closer Bobby Parnell (herniated disk in neck) and 3B David Wright (right hamstring strain) remained back in New York on the DL, and there is no timetable for their return. ... Padres OF Carlos Quentin, out since July 31, got a second opinion on his right knee Thursday at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Results of the tests were unavailable. ... Padres C Nick Hundley, who went on paternity leave on Thursday, became a father for the first time when his wife Amy gave birth to a girl earlier in the day. ... The Padres called up Chris Robinson from Triple-A Tucson to take Hundleys place on the roster. . Padres RHP Jason Marquis was moved from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list on. Marquis underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on July 30. ... The Mets and Padres continue their four-game series Friday with New Yorks RHP Jenrry Mejia (1-3, 2.22 ERA) scheduled to pitch against the Padres RHP Edison Volquez (8-10, 5.80). ' ' '