England vs Bulgaria result: Harry Kane hat-trick eases Three Lions to victory
Here's how the latest Euro 2020 qualifier played out
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Your support makes all the difference.Harry Kane's hat-trick helped blow away Bulgaria and continue England's European Championship qualification cakewalk.
After finishing third in the inaugural Nations League over the summer, the Three Lions got their international season under way at the stadium they hope to end the campaign at when Wembley hosts the Euro 2020 final.
England are among the favourites to lift the trophy next summer and qualification for the finals is well in hand, with March's drubbings of the Czech Republic and Montenegro followed by a 4-0 win against Bulgaria thanks to Kane's treble and a Raheem Sterling goal.
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England 4-0 Bulgaria
79 minutes
Mount is eager to make an impact. He has a shot blocked and then immediately tracks back to retrieve the ball. Then he attempts to link up with Sancho but the move breaks down.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
82 minutes
Another Bulgaria sub: Ivanov is off, Mladenov is on.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
84 minutes
Rose weaves his way into the box from the left and drills a shot at goal from a tight angle. It's blocked, and Bulgaria hack the ball clear. There's a fifth goal for England in this if they want it, though.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
88 minutes
Brilliant from Rashford! He accelerates towards the edge of the box, plays a clever one-two with Barkley and tries to dink the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper. It strikes Iliev in the face and Rashford is denied an excellent goal.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
90 minutes
There'll be two minutes of added time.
England 4-0 Bulgaria
90+2 minutes
Rose slides in recklessly and picks up a needless, late booking.
Full time: That's it! It's a comprehensive, dominant win in the end. But it wasn't always as comfortable as the scoreline suggests. England will know they can improve, and Tuesday night's game against Kosovo could prove a sterner test.
For now, though, Southgate's side are sitting comfortably at the top of Group A.
I'll leave you with Miguel Delaney's match report from Wembley. Thanks for joining me!
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