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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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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England 3-0 Bulgaria
63 minutes
This is looking increasingly like a training game. England are content to keep possession on the edge of Bulgaria's box, and the visitors are still defending in numbers. A Mexican wave has gone up in the stands, which says a lot about this as a spectacle.
England 3-0 Bulgaria
65 minutes
Bulgaria make their first change: centre back Bodurov, who's had a difficult day, is off for Kristian Dimitrov.
England 3-0 Bulgaria
67 minutes
Now England make a change: Henderson is replaced by Mason Mount, who makes his senior debut.
Bulgaria, meanwhile, introduce Kiril Despodov for Marcelinho.
England 3-0 Bulgaria
69 minutes
Mount goes for the spectacular with his first couple of touches of the ball, finding space on the edge of the box and unleashing a shot. There's way too much power on it, though, and it flies over the bar.
England 3-0 Bulgaria
72 minutes
Jadon Sancho replaces Sterling and gets a warm reception from the Wembley crowd. A chance for the youngster to make a late impact here.
England 3-0 Bulgaria
72 minutes
Another England penalty! Kane makes his way into the box and attempts a shot on his left foot. Substitute Dimitrov trips the striker in his attempt to block, and the referee again points to the spot.
GOAL! England 4-0 Bulgaria (Kane)
73 minutes
An emphatic penalty from Kane, who brings up his second England hat-trick. And that's his fifth goal in just three games of this qualifying campaign.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
75 minutes
A lapse in concentration at the back from England. Trippier's attempted back pass to Pickford is weak and forces the goalkeeper to rush his clearance. Maguire is then forced to commit a foul on the edge of the box.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
76 minutes
Popov takes the free kick and tries to curl the ball into the top corner. Pickford gets across to tip it over the bar, and from the resulting corner Despodov falls theatrically to the ground. Predictably, he doesn't get a penalty.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
77 minutes
Kane, having hit another three goals, is replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who returns to the international stage after a long absence.
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