Andorra vs England LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, final score and reaction tonight
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A step closer to Qatar, without having to break into a sprint.
On an artificial pitch, England played out another win that could barely be called a real football match.
The only significance of this 5-0 win away to Andorra was the first international goals for Ben Chilwell and Jack Grealish, who will at least have something to remember from a match most people will immediately forget.
Perhaps the most accurate description of this game was that it was mostly a pleasant stroll through Pyrenean hills for the superb Phil Foden.
The playmaker both decorated the game and decided it, since it was his supreme passes that set up the first two goals that settled this game.
Andorra vs England result: Jack Grealish scores first international goal in routine Three Lions win
A step closer to Qatar, without having to break into a sprint.
On an artificial pitch, England played out another win that could barely be called a real football match.
The only significance of this 5-0 win away to Andorra was the first international goals for Ben Chilwell and Jack Grealish, who will at least have something to remember from a match most people will immediately forget.
Grealish and Chilwell net first England goals in routine win over Andorra
Andorra 0-5 England: As routine as expected thanks to goals from Chilwell, Saka, Abraham, Ward-Prowse and Grealish
Abraham on the scoresheet
Tammy Abraham (Roma) is the first England player to score for the Three Lions while affiliated to an Italian team since David Platt (Sampdoria) vs Sweden in June 1995.
Andorra vs England player ratings: Phil Foden shines in routine World Cup qualifying win
England comfortably beat minnows Andorra to move ever-closer to the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Here are the player ratings for the Three Lions after their demolition of Andorra on Saturday night:
England player ratings as Foden shines against Andorra
Andorra 0-5 England: Three points for the Three Lions after five different goalscorers
Andorra 0 - 5 England
It was a very professional performance from England. We’ve said that a lot about Gareth Southgate’s men in these qualifiers but they continue to impress.
Also tonight Albania defeated Hungary 1-0 meaning that it is unlikely for England to qualify for the World Cup during this international break.
England still need two wins from their remaining three games to make absolutely sure of automatic qualification. They face Hungary (h), Albania (h) and San Marino (a).
Grealish scores first England goal
Gareth Southgate asked Jack Grealish to focus on scoring more goals for club and country and the Manchester City man responded with his first goal for the Three Lions tonight:
Full-time: Andorra 0 - 5 England
90+2 mins: It is a job well done for England and Gareth Southgate. They were comfortable all game and cruised to this 5-0 win. Tammy Abraham will gain confidence from his performance, Phil Foden was incredible, a cameo from Jack Grealish resulted in his first international goal and Sam Johnstone kept a clean sheet.
Andorra 0 - 5 England
89 mins: Mount picks out Watkins in the penalty area and the Aston Villa striker wants to get in on the action. He holds up the ball trying to turn towards goal. He shifts to the right and shoots on the spin but the effort is blocked and Andorra manage to work the ball clear.
GOAL! Andorra 0 - 5 England (Grealish, 86’)⚽️
86 mins: Grealish has his first England goal! Andorra’s free kick is claimed by Sam Johnstone and he immediately sets Jack Grealish clear on the countter-attack with a long throw up the pitch. Grealish takes the ball, weaves past a defender to get into the box and then slots it into the left side of the net with a cool finish!
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