World Cup Qualifying - Europe
Nov 15, 2021 7.45pm
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  • Fabio Tomassini 16' yellowcard
  • Dante Rossi 26' yellowcard
  • Alessandro D'Addario 38' yellowcard
  • Manuel Battistini 54' yellowcard
  • Dante Rossi 68' redcard
  • goal Harry Maguire 6'
  • goal Filippo Fabbri 15' (OG)
  • goal Harry Kane 27'
  • goal Harry Kane 32'
  • goal Harry Kane 39'
  • goal Harry Kane 42'
  • goal Emile Smith Rowe 58'
  • goal Tyrone Mings 69'
  • yellowcard Tammy Abraham 73'
  • goal Tammy Abraham 78'
  • goal Bukayo Saka 79'

How England could line up against San Marino

How England could line up against San Marino

England manager Gareth Southgate ought to make changes aplenty for Monday's final World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with 210th-ranked San Marino.

The Three Lions are only a point away from sealing first place after putting Albania to the sword with five first-half goals at Wembley, and Southgate will be expected to alter the majority of his XI even with qualification not yet in the bag.

Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling and Jack Grealish have all withdrawn, while Luke Shaw and Mason Mount will not be risked by Southgate, who will receive plenty of calls to hand Aaron Ramsdale his debut in goal.

Harry Maguire may hold his place in the three-man rearguard as Conor Coady and Tyrone Mings join him, while Trent Alexander-Arnold can expect to come in on the right flank.

With Southgate's midfield options depleted, Jude Bellingham is in line to earn another start alongside Kalvin Phillips - in spite of Conor Gallagher's call-up - and Ben Chilwell is the only realistic option for the left-wing back role.

Bukayo Saka is more than capable of filling in there but may be selected to start further up the pitch, while his teammate Emile Smith Rowe - who made his debut off the bench against Albania - could start on the left with no Grealish in the squad.

Despite his Tottenham Hotspur troubles, Harry Kane's hat-trick on Friday was an indication of his permanent quality, but Tammy Abraham will hope to feature from the off this time around.

England possible starting lineup: Ramsdale; Coady, Maguire, Mings; Alexander-Arnold, Henderson, Bellingham, Chilwell; Saka, Abraham, Grealish

POLL
Who will win Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between San Marino and England?
San Marino 18%
Draw 6%
England 75%
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