England vs Bulgaria live stream: How to watch Euro 2020 qualifier online and on TV
The two teams meet at Wembley
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Your support makes all the difference.England continue their Euro 2020 qualification campaign tonight.
It's two wins from two so far for Gareth Southgate's side after victories over the Czech Republic and Montenegro in Group A.
Next up it's the Bulgarians at Wembley before a clash with Kosovo in Southampton on Tuesday.
Southgate will be keen for two more positive performances - and results - as he looks to shape his team for next summer.
Here's everything you need to know
What time is the match?
The game kicks off on Saturday at 5pm.
How can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast on ITV with coverage beginning at 4.30pm. Those without access to a TV can also stream it live via the ITV website.
What's the team news?
Tyrone Mings, Mason Mount and James Maddison could all win their first caps at Wembley after Southgate all three call-ups for this game and the next against Kosovo on Tuesday.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka won't play though after pulling out with a back injury while Manchester United teammate Jesse Lingard is a doubt after missing training on Friday with an illness.
Confirmed line-up
Pickford, Trippier, Keane, Maguire, Rose, Henderson, Rice, Rashford, Barkley, Sterling, Kane
Odds
England 1/16
Draw 10/1
Bulgaria 33/1
Prediction
Southgate is set to keep faith in those who have helped this team turn the page over the last 18 months so the likes of Mings, Mount and Maddison may have to wait for their chance from the bench
That said, the usual suspects should have more than enough to get the win at Wembley against a Bulgarian side who is without a win in four qualifying games.
Expect Southgate to go attacking from the off and be rewarded with a comfortable win.
England 3-0 Bulgaria
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The players are out at Wembley! There aren't too many familiar faces in the Bulgaria lineup, although they are fielding a couple of neutralised Brazilians: winger Wanderson makes his debut, while his Ludogorets teammate Marcelinho starts up front.
The national anthems have been sung! We're almost ready to get underway...
England kick off and immediately launch the ball towards the Bulgaria box. Expect this to be very much a game of attack vs defence.
England 0-0 Bulgaria
2 minutes
Sterling attempts to latch onto a Kane pass in behind the Bulgaria defence but it's prodded behind for the game's first corner. Barkley's delivery is straight at the first man, but drops to Rashford, who sees a powerful effort blocked.
England 0-0 Bulgaria
5 minutes
England have monopolised the ball in the early stages, probing patiently and looking for an opening. The visitors have been well organised so far, though.
England 0-0 Bulgaria
5 minutes
Bulgaria break down the left through Wanderson, who picks out Marcelinho in the box. The latter hits a low shot on his left foot, but it deflects of Keane and it's an easy save for Pickford. Promising signs for Bulgaria, though.
England 0-0 Bulgaria
9 minutes
The away side appear to be growing in confidence, seeing more of the ball and continuing to threaten on the break. England have been a little hesitant so far.
England 0-0 Bulgaria
11 minutes
Sterling gets the crowd on their feet for the first time, driving past Popov and attempting to send the ball across goal on his left foot. His cross is blocked for a corner, which comes to nothing.
England 0-0 Bulgaria
15 minutes
It's all a bit stagnant from an England perspective. Bulgaria are finding it fairly easy to keep them at bay, sitting deep in their own half and closing off any gaps that appear.
Rose attempt to inject some life into the game, drilling the ball towards the edge of the box where Henderson is waiting. The Liverpool midfielder catches it sweetly on the volley but his effort flies high and wide.
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