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It’s been ages since England won a major tournament and Chelsea captain Gary Cahill claims it is only a matter of time before England win a major tournament.

The Three Lions secured World Cup qualification with a 1-0 win over Slovenia at Wembley on Thursday, and the Chelsea captain is hopeful of a positive outing.

The Chelsea defender said: “Certainly from the fans’ perspective, few people will be excited about the World Cup.

“If you look at the last time we won anything for England it was a long, long time ago.

“So naturally they don’t expect. But I’d like to think everyone is positive and behind us.

“Sooner or later England are going to win a competition, whether it’s now or in 10 or 25 years.

“But it’s going to happen and when it does I’m sure it will be absolutely huge. I think positivity is the way.

“Sometimes as players we come off the back of games which are not always great, but it’s almost like everyone is waiting with the negativity.”