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England national football team
World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Group Stage
Mar 26, 2017 at 5pm UK
 
Lithuania national football team

2-0

Defoe (21'), Vardy (66')
FT(HT: 1-0)
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Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Dele Alli: 'It is a pleasure to play for Gareth Southgate'
England midfielder Dele Alli hails Gareth Southgate as a "fantastic coach" and says that it is a "pleasure to play" for the Three Lions boss.
Mar 27, 15:58
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate "really impressed" with Adam Lallana
England manager Gareth Southgate says that he has been "really impressed" by Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana during his time in charge of the team.
Mar 27, 13:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'Relegation could harm Jermain Defoe's England chances'
England manager Gareth Southgate hints that relegation for Sunderland could harm Jermain Defoe's chances of being called up in the future.
Mar 27, 13:38
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014
Gareth Southgate: 'Still a lot for England to do'
England manager Gareth Southgate warns that his side still have a number of tests to overcome before they qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Mar 27, 13:29
Jermain Defoe opens the scoring during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Dele Alli: 'Jermain Defoe is a legend'
Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Dele Alli says that he regards Jermain Defoe as a "legend" following his goalscoring return to international duty.
Mar 27, 13:19
Jermain Defoe opens the scoring during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Adam Lallana: 'Jermain Defoe can be massive for England'
England midfielder Adam Lallana believes that 34-year-old striker Jermain Defoe could have a "massive" impact at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Mar 27, 13:11
Jamie Vardy makes a flying leap over Ernestas Setkus during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
England striker Jamie Vardy downplays black eye
England striker Jamie Vardy says that the black eye he was sporting against Lithuania was caused by "a little accident" involving a football.
Mar 26, 21:48
Joe Hart in action during England training on October 4, 2016
England goalkeeper Joe Hart: 'Wayne Rooney is our captain'
England goalkeeper Joe Hart insists that Wayne Rooney is still the captain of England.
Mar 26, 20:26
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014
Gareth Southgate: 'England not at their best against Lithuania'
England boss Gareth Southgate admits that the Three Lions were not at their best against Lithuania.
Mar 26, 19:56
Raheem Sterling and Jermain Defoe celebrate during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
England's Jermain Defoe: 'International return emotional'
England striker Jermain Defoe opens up about the intense emotions he felt when making his international comeback.
Mar 26, 19:36

The Match

Match Report

England move onto 13 points in Group F courtesy of a 2-0 win over Lithuania in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualification match at Wembley Stadium.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the 2018 World Cup qualification match between England and Lithuania.

Team News

Jermain Defoe starts up front as England host Lithuania in their World Cup qualifier.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Group F qualifier between England and Lithuania at Wembley.

Head to Head
Oct 12, 2015 7.45pm
Mar 27, 2015 7.45pm
Oct 15, 2013 6pm
Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Jermain Defoe to start for England against Lithuania
Jermain Defoe is to make his first England start in almost three years in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Sunday, according to reports.
Mar 26, 11:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gareth Southgate hints at first England start for Ben Gibson
England manager Gareth Southgate insists that it 'would not be a gamble' to start Ben Gibson against Lithuania, with injuries and suspensions forcing his hand slightly.
Mar 25, 20:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gareth Southgate reveals Chris Smalling "knock"
England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that Chris Smalling picked up a "knock" during the closing stages of his side's 1-0 defeat to Germany.
Mar 25, 17:03
England goalkeeper Joe Hart passes the ball out during his side's World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley on October 8, 2016
Joe Hart to captain England against Lithuania
England manager Gareth Southgate confirms that Joe Hart will captain the team during Sunday's World Cup qualifier with Lithuania.
Mar 25, 16:22
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Eric Dier: 'England defeat to Iceland a painful reminder but good lesson'
Eric Dier admits that England's Euro 2016 defeat to Iceland will always serve as both a "painful reminder" and a "good lesson for the future".
Mar 24, 15:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson receives first senior England call-up
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson is called up to the England squad for the first time following an injury to Chris Smalling.
Mar 24, 13:41
A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017
Football Association to pay tribute to London attack victims at England match
The FA confirms plans to pay tribute to those affected by Wednesday's "terrorist" attack in London.
Mar 22, 22:11
England midfielder Eric Dier in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
England boss Gareth Southgate confirms Eric Dier is centre-back option
England boss Gareth Southgate says that Eric Dier could start at centre-back in this Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.
Mar 22, 12:57
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