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England vs Bulgaria live stream: How to watch Euro 2020 qualifier online and on TV

The two teams meet at Wembley

Ben Burrows
Saturday 07 September 2019 18:25 BST
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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.

Mount could make a first appearance
Mount could make a first appearance (AFP/Getty Images)

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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England 0-0 Bulgaria

19 minutes

Kane has the ball in the net, but it's ruled out for offside! England launch a swift counter attack through Barkley, who picks out Sterling on the right. His ball across goal is met by Kane, who sweeps his finish into the bottom corner. But the Spurs forward had clearly strayed offside.

Callum Rice-Coates7 September 2019 17:20
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England 0-0 Bulgaria

23 minutes

Rashford, who's been very quiet so far, lines up a shot from distance and curls it well over the bar. A sign of some impatience beginning to creep in, perhaps.

Callum Rice-Coates7 September 2019 17:24
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GOAL! England 1-0 Bulgaria (Kane)

24 minutes

A disastrous goal to concede for Bulgaria! For all their hard work at the back so far, they've been undone by a needless mistake. They attempt to play the ball out from a goal kick, but England press high and goalkeeper Iliev's pass is intercepted by Sterling. His ball across finds Kane, who converts a simple finish from close range to put England in front.

Callum Rice-Coates7 September 2019 17:24
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England 1-0 Bulgaria

28 minutes

Sterling finds space again on the right and sends a dangerous cross towards Kane. Sarmov does well to divert the ball away from England's goal scorer.

Callum Rice-Coates7 September 2019 17:29
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England 1-0 Bulgaria

30 minutes

Keane is the first player to go into the book for a late challenge from behind on Marcelinho.

Callum Rice-Coates7 September 2019 17:31
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England 1-0 Bulgaria

31 minutes

Chance! A rare attack from Bulgaria ends with a ball into the box from Popov. His namesake is free in the box, but can only guide his header straight at Pickford. England switched off there.

Callum Rice-Coates7 September 2019 17:32
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England 1-0 Bulgaria

35 minutes

A lovely England move is eventually snuffed out, but Gareth Southgate will be hoping for more of this. Rashford plays an incisive pass into the path of Rose, whose ball across goal is met by Sterling. His touch, unusually, lets him down, and Bulgaria clear.

Callum Rice-Coates7 September 2019 17:36
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England 1-0 Bulgaria

37 minutes

Bodurov is booked for a cynical foul on Rashford, who was racing away through the middle. Bulgaria are having to work hard to stay in this now.

Callum Rice-Coates7 September 2019 17:38
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England 1-0 Bulgaria

41 minutes

Barkley sends a free kick into the box but Keane is penalised for climbing on the back of his marker. England are completely dominant now and searching for a second goal, which would likely put this game beyond the visitors.

Callum Rice-Coates7 September 2019 17:42
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England 1-0 Bulgaria

43 minutes

Kane goes close! England take a corner quickly and Trippier sends a cross into the box. It's met by Kane a few yards out but his header is straight at Iliev.

Callum Rice-Coates7 September 2019 17:44

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