The Boro captain was preferred ahead of Boro-born Jonathan Woodgate, after Sol Campbell had been ruled out with an achilles injury last week.
England were less than convincing against a team ranked 152nd in the FIFA World Rankings, but will be thankful for some poor finishing by their 'part-time' opponents.
Southgate may miss the game against Turkey at the Stadium of Shite on Wednesday, when Sol Campbell is expected to return. England will need to improve their game if they want to close the gap on the group leaders.
England were less than convincing against a team ranked 152nd in the FIFA World Rankings, but will be thankful for some poor finishing by their 'part-time' opponents.
Southgate may miss the game against Turkey at the Stadium of Shite on Wednesday, when Sol Campbell is expected to return. England will need to improve their game if they want to close the gap on the group leaders.