Summary

  • Kane scores on England debut

  • Striker scores with second touch

  • Sterling, Welbeck and Rooney also on target

  1. Postpublished at 22:35 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Next up for England then is Italy away in Turin on Tuesday. No mentions of the Italian Job please - alright?

    We'll see you there, and we will of course have full coverage of the rest of the Euro 2016 qualifiers all weekend. Goodnight!

  2. Postpublished at 22:29 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    England captain Wayne Rooney tells BBC Radio 5 live about Harry Kane's impact: "It's a great lift for the nation.

    "He's scoring goals in the Premier League and now he's doing it at international level.

    "We're a close group of players, we're all excited to have him with us and we want him to do well."

  3. Postpublished at 22:28 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    More info on the abandoned qualifier between Montenegro and Russia tonight.

    The game was delayed by 35 minutes when Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was hit in the head by a flare soon after kick-off. Midway through the second half a scuffle ensued between players by the touchline.

    The score was 0-0 at the time and German referee Deniz Aytekin ordered the players back into the dressing room for the second time moments after Montenegro keeper Vukasin Poleksic saved a Roman Shirokov penalty.

  4. Player reactionpublished at 22:22 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Harry KaneImage source, Reuters

    England striker Harry Kane tells BBC Radio 5 live: "I'm just proud. A dream come true.

    "I's a special night and definitely one I won't forget. It's what you dream of as a kid, it's a bit of a daze and enjoying every minute of it.

    "I've worked hard to be here. It's been a great week. I was excited to play and to score is a dream come true.

    "The boss made his decision and I had to get on with it and when called upon be ready. To be able to repay the fans is amazing."

  5. Manager reactionpublished at 22:16 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Roy Hodgson on BBC 5 live: "You can only beat what's in front of you. We had to work hard to wear them down in the first half and we got our reward in the second half when they tired.

    "Our major test will be when we get to France and I'm convinced we'll get there. We've got a year and bit to work with them and this team are so young."

  6. Who's missing?published at 22:16 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    England manager Roy Hodgson says Leighton Baines, Raheem Sterling, James Milner and Danny Welbeck will miss Tuesday's friendly against Italy. Left-back Ryan Bertrand has been "invited" to join the squad.

  7. Postpublished at 22:14 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    There are reports that the game between Russia and Montenegro has now been abandoned because of crowd trouble. More on that when we get it.

  8. Manager reactionpublished at 22:13 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    England manager Roy Hodgson tells BBC 5 live: "It's good Harry gets his chance and grabs it with both hands - it adds that bit of magic to the evening.

    "In this way of playing, he competes with Wayne Rooney. To get him in the team we would have to change our way our way of playing. We can do that but the players are suited to the way we're playing at the moment.

    "We've got so many good players I feel whoever I put in will do a good job. Everyone's trying to be a good unit."

  9. Postpublished at 22:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    England manager Roy Hodgson says that Ryan Bertrand has been invited to join the squad for Tuesday's friendly in Italy, while James Milner and Leighton Baines are returning home.

  10. 'We should just be happy'published at 22:06 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Asked whether Harry Kane has shown that he is a natural goalscorer at international level, England manager Roy Hodgson told ITV Sport: "I think it's too early to put this pressure on Harry Kane.

    "We should just be happy that he has done so well for Tottenham and made a name for himself to get into the England set-up.

    "That's not easy to do as we have a number of good forwards but let's be happy with that and leave the future predictions to the future."

  11. 'It's nice when fairy-tales come true'published at 22:04 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Wayne RooneyImage source, Reuters

    England manager Roy Hodgson told ITV Sport: "It's fantastic for Harry Kane and we're delighted for him. It's a bit of a fairy-tale but it's nice when fairy-tales come true and it has come true for Harry. He has had a wonderful season and crowned his debut with a well-taken goal."

    On injuries to Danny Welbeck and Raheem Sterling, Hodgson added: "It is two blows for us. Raheem Sterling was waiting for an injection on his toe - he has been waiting for a while. I agreed with Brendan (Rodgers) that he would play tonight as it was the qualifier but he will now have the injection.

    "If we're unlucky we will lose him and Danny Welbeck (for the game against Italy on Tuesday). They're important players in the system we're trying to play, but it will give opportunities for other players."

  12. Postpublished at 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    As I said earlier on, it's always a dangerous game comparing players from different eras.

    But if you're interested, Sir Bobby Charlton scored his record 49 England goals from 106 caps, Gary Lineker scored 48 in just 80 and Wayne Rooney now has 47 goals in 102 caps.

  13. Postpublished at 21:57 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Danny Mills
    BBC Radio 5 live at Wembley

    On Wayne Rooney's goalscoring record: "Wayne Rooney can't go and play Italy every week, he plays against teams like Lithuania and he scores. You can't blame him for that.

    "It doesn't mean he is better than Sir Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker."

  14. Postpublished at 21:56 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Chris Waddle
    BBC Radio 5 live at Wembley

    "I like Daniel Sturridge but he seems to pick these injuries. He's not really had the rub of the green in that respect. When he plays, he's suited to international football because he's got good technique and pace.

    "He's another one you would think would get into this team."

  15. Postpublished at 21:54 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    England boss Roy Hodgson also confirms that Raheem Sterling and Danny Welbeck are likely to miss Tuesday's game in Italy.

    Sterling was always due to miss the game, but Welbeck has picked up an unspecified injury.

  16. Postpublished at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Chris Waddle
    BBC Radio 5 live at Wembley

    "We qualify well because you have these teams in your group. There's always two or three that you should be battering.

    "It's when you go to tournaments you'll be judged and in the in the last two or three we haven't turned up."

  17. Postpublished at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Roy Hodgson says he is delighted for Harry Kane and 'it's nice when fairytales come true.'

    Full reaction to come.

  18. 'Teams will be frightened of us'published at 21:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Wayne RooneyImage source, EPA

    England captain Wayne Rooney, who has now scored 47 international goals, told ITV Sport: "Harry Kane came on and international football is different but to score after 80 seconds is incredible for him.

    "I was disappointed with the first one (of two shots that hit the woodwork) and I got a bit of a shove as I hit it. But I'm happy to score and to get the win, it's a big three points for us.

    "Since the World Cup we have been fantastic. We've had some great victories, are scoring goals and we have real energy around the team.

    "A lot of teams will be looking at this team around Europe and will be frightened."

  19. Text us on 81111published at 21:50 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015

    Rich in Kent: Good performance by all England players except Baines had a shocker and don't know why he is still a first choice!

    Rich in Coventry: What's so good about four goals against Lithuania? Let's get a reality check against an inform Germany or Argentina.

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