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 1-0 Bulgaria
45 minutes
England are building the pressure now, penning Bulgaria back in their own box. Rashford breaks in behind but can't quite pick out the run of Barkley. Then Kane works space for a shot, but his effort is blocked. A second goal doesn't look far away, though.
Half time: That's it for the first half. It's not been a classic. England, despite their dominance, have been underwhelming, lacking any real fluidity. But they're doing enough, as it stands, to move back to the top of the group.
The fans will expect more entertainment after the break, though.
England 1-0 Bulgaria
48 minutes
Bulgaria have started the second half with real intent! Wanderson gets in behind the England defence and hits a powerful shot from a tight angle. Pickford does well to parry it away.
England 1-0 Bulgaria
49 minutes
Penalty for England! Rashford surges into the box from the left and beats Bodurov all ends up. The Bulgaria slides in recklessly and there's no hesitation from the referee, who points to the spot.
GOAL! England 2-0 Bulgaria (Kane)
50 minutes
Kane dispatches the penalty and England, despite Bulgaria's promising start to the half, have probably wrapped up the victory.
England 2-0 Bulgaria
51 minutes
Maguire rises highest from a corner but can only send a looping header wide. England will hope to pick Bulgaria off now, having scored that crucial second goal.
GOAL! England 3-0 Bulgaria (Sterling)
55 minutes
England are threatening to run away with it now! Kane does well to win the ball just inside Bulgaria's half and set Rashford away. The Manchester United man drives forward and spots the overlapping run of Kane on his left. Unselfishly, he chooses not to shoot, instead crossing for Sterling who nudges the ball in from a couple of yards out.
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