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'

Team News: Jadon Sancho, Tammy Abraham start for England against Andorra

Sancho, Abraham start for England against Andorra

England manager Gareth Southgate has named both Jadon Sancho and Tammy Abraham in an attacking lineup for Saturday's World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Andorra.

Sancho has endured a disappointing start to life at Manchester United, and Southgate admitted that the winger was lucky to make the squad in the first place.

Abraham, meanwhile, was a late call-up to the squad following his prolific start to life with Roma, with the 24-year-old boasting two goals and three assists from seven Serie A games.

Despite the duo's contrasting form, Southgate has trusted both men from the first whistle for Saturday evening's game, with the Three Lions coach understandably keeping most of his big-hitters in reserve.

Sam Johnstone gets the nod in goal as Aaron Ramsdale is forced to wait for his England debut, while John Stones, Conor Coady, Kieran Trippier and Ben Chilwell feature in defence.

James Ward-Prowse - a late replacement for the injured Kalvin Phillips - starts in midfield as Jordan Henderson makes the bench, while Phil Foden also starts in an attack-minded England side.

Jesse Lingard and Bukayo Saka starred against Andorra last month with five goal contributions between them in that 4-0 win, and the pair also get the nod from the first whistle here.

England starting lineup: Johnstone; Trippier, Stones, Coady, Chilwell; Ward-Prowse, Saka, Foden; Sancho, Abraham, Lingard

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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