England vs Hungary LIVE: World Cup qualifying result, final score and reaction tonight
Follow all the fallout from Wembley as England came from behind to draw in their quest for World Cup qualification
England were back in action this evening as they welcomed Hungary to Wembley Stadium for a World Cup qualifying fixture.
Gareth Southgate would have been hoping for a straightforward night for his team, who entered the game atop Group I, but his side were forced to come from behind to draw with their visitors, while Hungary fans clashed with police soon after the opening whistle.
Many of the away supporters booed as England players took the knee at the start of the game, and police were soon forced to contain the Hungary fans, using batons before retreating. A Metropolitan Police statement later read: “Officers entered the stand to arrest a spectator for a racially aggravated public order offence following comments made towards a steward. As the officers made the arrest, minor disorder broke out involving other spectators.”
On the pitch, Roland Sallai scored from the penalty spot following a high foot by Luke Shaw to put Hungary ahead in the first half, but John Stones restored parity before the break by turning in a Phil Foden free-kick at the back post. The result saw England retain top spot in their qualifying group for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Follow all the fallout from England vs Hungary below.
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Mason Mount reveals missing Euro 2020 game played part in decision to get jab
Mason Mount has revealed missing part of England’s Euro 2020 run while having to self-isolate was a factor in his decision to get vaccinated against coronavirus.
The Three Lions face Hungary in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Tuesday during the seventh international get-together since Covid-19 changed the landscape.
This camp came amid fresh scrutiny about vaccination rates within football.
Mason Mount reveals missing Euro 2020 game played part in decision to get jab
The Three Lions face Hungary in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Tuesday.
Mount on Ballon d’Or shortlist
Mason Mount has been named on the shortlist for the 2021 Ballon d’Or award which is one of the oldest and most prestigious individual award for football players.
Mount won the Champions League last season with Chelsea and featured heavily throughout England’s run to the European Championship final.
"It was special," he said. "I probably found out at the same time as everyone else. To see that and to see the names, to be alongside those names, it’s obviously a dream.
"For all of the years that you work hard, dedicate... it shows that everything pays off and it’s just the start it, it doesn’t stop now."
Kane closing in on another record
Harry Kane has scored 41 England goals and 36 of those have been netted in competitive internationals. In England’s history, only Wayne Rooney with 37 has ever scored more goals in competitive games than Kane.
Rooney scored one every 154 minutes in competitive games, while Kane is scoring on average one every 118 minutes.
Will the England captain beat Rooney’s record tonight?
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England have won their last 21 major tournament qualifiers at home, scoring 73 goals and conceding seven since a 1-1 draw with the Ukraine in September 2012.
Gareth Southgate plans England attacking evolution to stay challenging among world’s elite
As Gareth Southgate sat captivated by the entertainment of the Nations League, a thought occurred.
“What got us to the final of the Euros won’t be enough,” the England manager said. “There were four teams that were in the semi-finals this week. You saw the quality of the games, you saw the level of the players. We’ve got to make sure we are in that bracket of teams to be challenging. To do that we have to constantly be improving.”
Southgate plans England attacking evolution to stay challenging among world’s elite
The weekend international action gave a glimpse at where the Three Lions still fall some way short
England vs Hungary
Since losing 2-1 back in May 1962, England have only trailed for seven minutes in 14 games against Hungary, falling behind in an August 2010 friendly in the 62nd minute to a Phil Jagielka own goal, before Steven Gerrard equalised in the 69th minute.
England vs Hungary
England are unbeaten in their last 14 matches against Hungary in all competitions, with 12 wins and two draws, since losing 2-1 at the 1962 World Cup under Walter Winterbottom.
England are in the house
England’s players have arrived and checked out the pitch. Gareth Southgate elected to go with Phil Foden over Jordan Henderson after Foden’s brilliant display against Andorra at the weekend. Southgate has named an attacking starting line up who should be able to create a lot of chances against Hungary.
Hungary are no pushovers
On paper tonight’s match seems like a foregone conclusion for an England team in great form but Hungary are no pushovers. They had a decent Euro 2020 and came within six minutes of qualifying for the knockout stages despite being in the ‘group of death’.
Their campaign started with a 3-0 defeat to Portugal but they responded well and held World Cup champions France to a 1-1 draw in their second game. Needing to defeat Germany to progress Hungary took a 2-1 lead with 20 minutes to go but a Leon Goretzka goal in the 84th minute earned Germany a draw and knocked the Hungarians out.
On top of that, in their last meeting with England they held out for 55 minutes before Raheem Sterling’s goal opened the floodgates. They have enough talent at both ends to cause England trouble and if the Three Lions are complacent it could tunr into a tricky night for them.
Quitting not an option if Hungary lose to England
Marco Rossi has insisted quitting will not be an option even if Hungary lose to England at Wembley in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier.
Hungary have lost three of their last four matches, suffering home and away defeats to Albania allied to a 4-0 thrashing by England.
Qualification for Qatar 2022 already appears out of reach ahead of Hungary’s clash with England, but Italian manager Rossi remains undaunted.
Quitting not an option if Hungary lose to England – manager Marco Rossi
Hungary have lost three of their last four matches.
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