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Ben Burrows

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

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 (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

Hello! Welcome along to live coverage of England's Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria at Wembley. Here's our preview by chief sports writer Miguel Delaney:
 

The team is in!

England: Pickford; Trippier, Keane, Maguire, Rose; Henderson, Rice, Barkley; Sterling, Kane, Rashford.
 

 

So Kosovo have just beaten the Czech Republic. They are proving a really strong side, the Kosovans, and England will have to be wary of taking them too lightly when they meet at St Mary's. 
It means Kosovo are top of the group, with England second, although England have a couple of games in hand, including this one coming right up.
 

Group A

Kosovo, pld 4, pts 8
England pld 2, pts 6
Czech Republic pld 4, pts 6
Bulgaria pld 4, pts 2
Montenegro pld 4, pts 2
Latest news from PA this afternoon – Jesse Lingard has had to withdraw from the squad and he has returned to Manchester United. 
 
Manchester United's Jesse Lingard has pulled out of the England squad through illness.
A poor start to the season meant the 26-year-old was a contentious selection for the Three Lions' Euro 2020 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Kosovo.
Lingard missed training on the eve of Saturday's Group A match against Bulgaria and was conspicuous by his omission from the 23-man England squad submitted to UEFA.
The Football Association later confirmed that the attacking midfielder will play no part for Gareth Southgate's men during this international break due to illness.
A post on the England team's Twitter account read: "£ThreeLions midfielder JesseLingard has returned to his club through illness. Get well soon, Jesse!"
Lingard is the second player to withdraw from England's initial 25-man squad after Manchester United team-mate Aaron Wan-Bissaka left on Tuesday due to a back issue.
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Here's Tony Evans' exclusive interview with Jadon Sancho, who starts on the bench this afternoon:
 
Gareth Southgate has emphasised the importance of giving the nation something to cheer about ahead of this game. The hope, according to the England boss, is to offer a distraction from the political developments of the last couple of weeks:
 

We have helped to provide joy at a time when there isn’t a lot about for people. The cricket team have done that in a couple of significant moments already this year and I have loved watching that.

The World Cup final was brilliant and the Ben Stokes innings was a real last stand of British resilience and, living in Yorkshire, the atmosphere at Headingley probably added to that as well.

We all love those moments, sport should do that – sport should take you away from the day-to-day and allow us to dream and allow us to be excited about things that, in the overall scheme of things, aren’t important. There are far more important things, but we can bring joy to people and it is a privilege to be in a position to be able to do it."

There could be England debuts for Mason Mount, James Maddison and Tyrone Mings today. All three are on the bench.
 
The latter was a mortgage adviser before turning professional as a footballer, so a first international appearance would be a significant marker of progress for the Aston Villa defender.
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...
KICK OFF
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.
England 0-0 Bulgaria
 
17 minutes
 
Sterling beats two players and surges towards the box. But Malinov does brilliantly to get a foot in and stop the England man before he can make any more progress. 

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