England vs Bulgaria live stream: How to watch Euro 2020 qualifier online and on TV
The two teams meet at Wembley
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Your support makes all the difference.England continue their Euro 2020 qualification campaign tonight.
It's two wins from two so far for Gareth Southgate's side after victories over the Czech Republic and Montenegro in Group A.
Next up it's the Bulgarians at Wembley before a clash with Kosovo in Southampton on Tuesday.
Southgate will be keen for two more positive performances - and results - as he looks to shape his team for next summer.
Here's everything you need to know
What time is the match?
The game kicks off on Saturday at 5pm.
How can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast on ITV with coverage beginning at 4.30pm. Those without access to a TV can also stream it live via the ITV website.
What's the team news?
Tyrone Mings, Mason Mount and James Maddison could all win their first caps at Wembley after Southgate all three call-ups for this game and the next against Kosovo on Tuesday.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka won't play though after pulling out with a back injury while Manchester United teammate Jesse Lingard is a doubt after missing training on Friday with an illness.
Confirmed line-up
Pickford, Trippier, Keane, Maguire, Rose, Henderson, Rice, Rashford, Barkley, Sterling, Kane
Odds
England 1/16
Draw 10/1
Bulgaria 33/1
Prediction
Southgate is set to keep faith in those who have helped this team turn the page over the last 18 months so the likes of Mings, Mount and Maddison may have to wait for their chance from the bench
That said, the usual suspects should have more than enough to get the win at Wembley against a Bulgarian side who is without a win in four qualifying games.
Expect Southgate to go attacking from the off and be rewarded with a comfortable win.
England 3-0 Bulgaria
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England 0-0 Bulgaria
19 minutes
Kane has the ball in the net, but it's ruled out for offside! England launch a swift counter attack through Barkley, who picks out Sterling on the right. His ball across goal is met by Kane, who sweeps his finish into the bottom corner. But the Spurs forward had clearly strayed offside.
England 0-0 Bulgaria
23 minutes
Rashford, who's been very quiet so far, lines up a shot from distance and curls it well over the bar. A sign of some impatience beginning to creep in, perhaps.
GOAL! England 1-0 Bulgaria (Kane)
24 minutes
A disastrous goal to concede for Bulgaria! For all their hard work at the back so far, they've been undone by a needless mistake. They attempt to play the ball out from a goal kick, but England press high and goalkeeper Iliev's pass is intercepted by Sterling. His ball across finds Kane, who converts a simple finish from close range to put England in front.
England 1-0 Bulgaria
28 minutes
Sterling finds space again on the right and sends a dangerous cross towards Kane. Sarmov does well to divert the ball away from England's goal scorer.
England 1-0 Bulgaria
30 minutes
Keane is the first player to go into the book for a late challenge from behind on Marcelinho.
England 1-0 Bulgaria
31 minutes
Chance! A rare attack from Bulgaria ends with a ball into the box from Popov. His namesake is free in the box, but can only guide his header straight at Pickford. England switched off there.
England 1-0 Bulgaria
35 minutes
A lovely England move is eventually snuffed out, but Gareth Southgate will be hoping for more of this. Rashford plays an incisive pass into the path of Rose, whose ball across goal is met by Sterling. His touch, unusually, lets him down, and Bulgaria clear.
England 1-0 Bulgaria
37 minutes
Bodurov is booked for a cynical foul on Rashford, who was racing away through the middle. Bulgaria are having to work hard to stay in this now.
England 1-0 Bulgaria
41 minutes
Barkley sends a free kick into the box but Keane is penalised for climbing on the back of his marker. England are completely dominant now and searching for a second goal, which would likely put this game beyond the visitors.
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