Hello and welcome to LIVE coverage of England v Malta at Wembley. Just a few short weeks ago this was expected to be the first home fixture of Sam Allardyce's time in charge of the national side, but after revelations surrounding his activity away from the dugout his position became untenable. Step forward, Gareth Southgate to try and spare the FA's blushes and navigate the Three Lions through the next few months. This is the first of four matches for the ex-Middlesbrough manager as the home side look to make it two wins from two in Group F of the 2018 World cup qualifying.
World Cup Qualification UEFA / Matchday 2
Wembley / 08.10.2016
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- D. Sturridge(30')
- D. Alli(39')
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Updated 08/10/2016 at 18:52 GMT+1
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End of 2nd Half
90+2'
FT: England 2-0 Malta. First-half goals from Sturridge and Alli are enough to pick up the points in Southgate's first match in charge. The interim coach will be disappointed they failed to add to their tally in a laboured second-half showing but is up and running with a victory. One down four to go for the ex-Boro boss. Next up, it's a trip to Slovenia on Tuesday as the Three Lions look to make it three out of three in Group F.
90+1'
Rashford drives to the byline once more but his cross is nodded away.
90'
Two minutes added.
89'
Rooney tries a first-time curler from Rashford's touch back, but it's a yard or so too high and it flies over the crossbar.
88'
Malta happy to hack it anywhere and drop deep again.
87'
Another goal would probably paper over the cracks of a slow-paced second-half showing from the home team.
86'
BIG MISS! Alli blazes wide at the far post after Rashford's low ball from the right put it on a plate for the Spurs man.
86'
True.
85'
84'
A flurry of corners for the home side are well defended. Still time to get one or two more....
83'
The corner comes to nothing and England are back on the hunt for their third...
82'
SAVE! Joe Hart forced to keep out Andre Agius' volley at the far post after a deep free kick had caught Alli out.
81'
Free kick to Malta as Mifsud tangles with Cahill. It's 35 yards out and the closest the visitors have come to the England goal.
80'
Vardy tries to flick it on for Lingard but a Malta boot hoists it clear once more.
79'
Chance for Lingard on the right of the area but he overcooks a cross and is flies harmlessly out of play. Less impressive form the hosts in this half.
78'
Is 2-0 good enough? A win is a win but Malta would be delighted with a 2-0 reversal.
76'
MALTA CHANGE: Effiong off, Mifsud on.
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A. Effiong
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75'
Rashford with a chance to unleash the pace. He hits the left byline but his cutback can't find an England teammate.
74'
Valid point.
73'
ENGLAND CHANGE: Sturridge off, Vardy on.