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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England 4-0 Bulgaria
79 minutes
Mount is eager to make an impact. He has a shot blocked and then immediately tracks back to retrieve the ball. Then he attempts to link up with Sancho but the move breaks down.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
82 minutes
Another Bulgaria sub: Ivanov is off, Mladenov is on.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
84 minutes
Rose weaves his way into the box from the left and drills a shot at goal from a tight angle. It's blocked, and Bulgaria hack the ball clear. There's a fifth goal for England in this if they want it, though.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
88 minutes
Brilliant from Rashford! He accelerates towards the edge of the box, plays a clever one-two with Barkley and tries to dink the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper. It strikes Iliev in the face and Rashford is denied an excellent goal.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
90 minutes
There'll be two minutes of added time.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
90+2 minutes
Rose slides in recklessly and picks up a needless, late booking.
Full time: That's it! It's a comprehensive, dominant win in the end. But it wasn't always as comfortable as the scoreline suggests. England will know they can improve, and Tuesday night's game against Kosovo could prove a sterner test.
For now, though, Southgate's side are sitting comfortably at the top of Group A.
I'll leave you with Miguel Delaney's match report from Wembley. Thanks for joining me!
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