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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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Updated 08/10/2016 at 18:52 GMT+1


16.05
The stand-out line from the team news is that Jesse Lingard makes his bow. The forward has made more chances per 90 minutes (3.35) in the Premier League this season than any other Man United player (via Squawka).
16.02
CONFIRMED ENGLAND TEAM: Hart; Walker, Cahill, Stones, Bertrand; Henderson, Rooney, Lingard, Alli, Walcott; Sturridge.