Malta vs England: Euro 2024 qualifier – LIVE!
The Three Lions proceed their quest to win Euro 2024 tonight with their third qualifier, on the small Mediterranean island of Malta. The National Stadium in Ta’Qali performs host to a sport that England are anticipated to win, and win large.
Gareth Southgate will depart his 5 Manchester City treble winners out of his group for at this time’s sport having answered questions on Jack Grealish’s enthusiastic celebrations final evening. Trent Alexander-Arnold has been elevated to a midfield role whereas Harry Kane will to guide the road flanked by Bukayo Saka and James Maddison.
England have received back-to-back video games to kick off their Group C marketing campaign with arguably their hardest exams, towards Italy and Ukraine, already confronted. It has been a gruelling season and Southgate’s stars will desire a comfy evening earlier than going through North Macedona on Monday. Follow Malta vs England LIVE through Standard Sport’s matchday weblog, that includes Dan Kilpatrick’s professional evaluation from Ta’Qali.
Live updates
How England line up as we await the referee’s whistle
Time for the nationwide anthems
Two schoolkids on the mic for the groups’ anthems, which go down fairly properly to be truthful.
Here come the gamers!
It’s nearly time for Malta vs England.
No Marcus Rashford damage
Contrary to the stories earlier, Standard Sport have been instructed by the FA that Marcus Rashford is NOT injured tonight.
Therefore, he’s on the bench for tactical causes and will but come on throughout the sport.
Gareth Southgate discusses Trent Alexander-Arnold function
“[I want to see] just what he does every week for his club. He’s a fabulous player with the ball, his passing and vision can give us something different. We’re excited to see it.
“What is different is the out of possession, it’s a different intensity in midfield. But he’s an intelligent boy, the key is getting into the areas where he’s been with his club centrally.
“But also about getting into those wide areas and giving him freedom.”
A giant evening of Euro 2024 qualifiers
North Macedonia host Ukraine within the different Group C tie, whereas Wales will look to proceed their robust begin at residence to Armenia.
The Republic of Ireland face a essential journey to Greece and Nothern Ireland are in Denmark.
England’s bid to bag the most important win of the evening faces stiff competitors from France, who’re away to Gibraltar.
Malta vs England: Countdown to kick-off
Just quarter-hour to go till we get underway within the Med!
The warm-ups are nearly completed…
James Maddison previews Malta vs England
“[Starting] is what everyone wants, it’s not an easy task because of the talent that we have in abundance. So I have to take opportunities like this and try to have the impact I can.
“Horse blinkers on, centered on the job at hand. Tough finish to the season however the positives about coming to England is that we had just a little little bit of a break. I’m totally centered, hungry and looking out ahead to it.”
How England have fared in Euro qualifying so far
Ukraine were confidently brushed aside at Wembley as England made it two from two in March.
How England have fared in Euro qualifying to this point
First up, it was a significant 2-1 win over Italy as Declan Rice and Harry Kane scored earlier than the Three Lions held towards a late siege.