By Goal.com News on Sunday, 05 September 2021
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LIVE: England vs Andorra

An upset here is highly unlikely. Not only have England have won all four of their international matches against Andorra by an aggregate score of 16-0, but they're also unbeaten in their last 25 home World Cup qualifying matches. Andorra have lost 55 of their last 57 away qualifying matches for the World Cup and Euros and have won just one away game ever in their entire history, a 2017 friendly against San Marino. This will not be the second.

Southgate names a whole different 11 from the side that comfortably dispatched Hungary three days ago. It's a proud moment for 28-year-old Bamford as he makes his senior international debut for his country. There are seven changes to Andorra from their victory over San Marino. One survivor is Vales, who scored both of Andorra's goals in that game. He slots into a back three which will no doubt look more like a back five.

SUBS: Cristian Martinez, Ricard Fernandez, Joan Cervos, Sergio Moreno, Ildefons Lima, Xavier Vieira,Francisco Pires, Victor Bernat, Emili Garcia, Iker, Marc Garcia, Alex Martinez.

ANDORRA (3-5-2): Josep Gomes; Max Llovera, Marc Vales, Christian Garcia; Jesus Rubio, Jordi Rubio, Marc Rebes, Ludovic Clemente, Moises San Nicolas; Marcio Vieira (c), Aaron Sanchez Alburquerque.

SUBS: Harry Maguire, Nick Pope, Raheem Sterling, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Kalvin Phillips, Jordan Pickford, Declan Rice, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Harry Kane, Jack Grealish.

ENGLAND (4-3-3): Sam Johnstone; Reece James, Conor Coady, Tyrone Mings, Kieran Trippier; Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson (c), Trent Alexander-Arnold; Jesse Lingard, Patrick Bamford, Bukayo Saka.

Andorra picked up their first win in Group I last time out, defeating San Marino 2-0 in what was only the third time they'd ever won a World Cup qualifying match. England are a different prospect though and the Three Lions should win this game comfortably, even if Southgate takes the opportunity to experiment with his side.

Fresh from their 4-0 victory in Hungary a few days ago, England return to Wembley for their first game since defeat in the Euro 2020 final. Gareth Southgate's men retain a 100 per cent record in Group I and won't be too worried about facing minnows Andorra.

Hello! Welcome to our live text commentary of this 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification UEFA Group I match between England and Andorra at Wembley Stadium.

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