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England return to Old Trafford for the first time since 2007 to take on North Macedonia in a Euro 2024 qualifier tonight. Gareth Southgate’s side are in total control of the group as things stand and recorded a big win over Malta on Friday to tighten their grip even further.
Southgate makes three changes to Friday’s team with John Stones coming back into the side to partner Harry Maguire in central defence. Marcus Rashford plays up front in front of his home supporters and Kyle Walker operates at right-back.
Trent Alexander-Arnold continues in midfield alongside Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson, while Bukayo Saka is free of any slight injury concern. One final game until the longest season on record ends, you can follow all the action on Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog. Dan Kilpatrick and Nizaar Kinsella will be providing expert analysis from the ground!
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Grelaish on!
62 mins: Let’s see if there any cobwebs…
GOAL! England 5-0 North Macedonia | Bukayo Saka ‘51
50 mins: And there’s his hat-trick!
Saka bags his third at Old Trafford.
Dan Kilpatrick at Old Trafford
Going to be hard to make a case that any other combination than Saka-Kane-Rashford is England’s best front three after his display. Devastating.
GOAL! England 4-0 North Macedonia | Bukayo Saka ‘46
46 mins: WHAT A GOAL!
Glorious ball from Alexander-Arnold feeds Saka, who smashes in a brilliant volley.
Back underway!
Here we go!
Rampant England on the run
GOAL! England 3-0 North Macedonia | Marcus Rashford ‘44
44 mins: Not denied this time!
Rashford taps in from close range after a cut-back from Henderson.
CHANCE FOR ENGLAND!
43 mins: Rashford is denied from close range with a brilliant save!
Nizaar Kinsella at Old Trafford
England are purring now. Two wonderful team goals ended by Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. The rotation of positions show the kind of fluidity Three Lions supporters expect, while the individual class is also on display.
GOAL! England 2-0 North Macedonia | Bukayo Saka ‘38
38 mins: WHAT A FINISH!
Saka played in by Walker before the Arsenal man rifles the ball into the back of the net from a tight angle!
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