World Cup Qualifying - Europe
Oct 9, 2021 7.45pm
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  • Cristian Martinez 42' yellowcard
  • Marc Rebes 55' yellowcard
  • goal Ben Chilwell 17'
  • goal Bukayo Saka 40'
  • yellowcard John Stones 42'
  • yellowcard Jadon Sancho 45'+1'
  • goal Tammy Abraham 59'
  • goal James Ward-Prowse 79'
  • yellowcard Conor Coady 85'
  • goal Jack Grealish 86'

How England could line up against Andorra

How England could line up against Andorra

England manager Gareth Southgate will be tempted to shuffle the pack for his side's World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Andorra on Saturday.

The Three Lions have lost Reece James and Kalvin Phillips due to injury in recent days, while Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham will not be present either.

James Ward-Prowse and Ben Chilwell have earned late call-ups to replace their injured compatriots, and it would not be a surprise to see both men start as Southgate takes next week's clash with Hungary into consideration.

Jordan Pickford may be given the night off in goal as Aaron Ramsdale hopes to be rewarded for his impressive Arsenal performances with his first cap, while John Stones and Tyrone Mings could start in defence as Fikayo Tomori is kept waiting.

Chilwell has not played much football this term but could get the nod over Luke Shaw given the Manchester United man's recent fitness issues, while Kyle Walker will miss the Hungary clash if he is booked so may warm the bench as Kieran Trippier earns a start.

With Phillips injured and Declan Rice one booking away from a suspension, Jordan Henderson and Ward-Prowse both ought to feature in midfield alongside Mason Mount.

Bukayo Saka and Jesse Lingard both put in man-of-the-match displays in last month's thrashing of Andorra, and the former is a strong contender to start on the right, but Lingard may just lose out to Phil Foden on the left.

Amid reported concern over Harry Kane's injury woes being exacerbated by the Andorran pitch, Southgate could elect to bring in the in-form Tammy Abraham to lead the line, but Ollie Watkins will also hope to come into contention for a place.

England possible starting lineup: Ramsdale; Trippier, Stones, Mings, Chilwell; Henderson, Ward-Prowse, Mount; Saka, Abraham, Foden

POLL
Who will win Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Andorra and England?
Andorra 9%
Draw 7%
England 84%
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