Summary

  • England thrash Bulgaria to move closer to Euro 2020 qualification

  • Game halted twice as PA announcer warns fans over racism

  • Rashford gives England lead with powerful drive

  • Barkley scores twice with close-range finishes

  • Sterling also scores twice - both from Kane assists

  • Kane adds sixth - has scored in every qualifier

  1. Postpublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-4 England

    John Murray
    BBC Radio 5 Live commentator

    I think England chose to stay on. My feeling was they were preparing to make the announcement. I think it was the long discussion with Gareth Southgate, the England players and the Uefa delegates that stopped it.

  2. Postpublished at 20:41 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-4 England

    After the second step, the referee has the power to take the players off the field and back into the dressing rooms.

    Did the visiting players decide to go back on and continue the game?

  3. Postpublished at 20:39 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-4 England

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-Tottenham and England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Unfortunately it's a good performance from England but we're not talking about the football as much because of some idiots.

  4. Postpublished at 20:38 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-4 England

    John Murray
    BBC Radio 5 Live commentator

    It will be interesting to see what happens now. Gareth Southgate holds his position in the dugout. Will the referee talk to him again?

    Greg Clarke from the FA - the chairman - is down there as well.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:37 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

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    Greg: So simple from England but more importantly clinical in front of goal.

    Martyn: Kane the provider and playmaker tonight.

    John: RAAAAAAAAAHEEEEEM!!!

  6. HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:36 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-4 England

    England in control on the pitch, unsavoury scenes off it.

  7. Postpublished at 20:36 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-4 England

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-Tottenham and England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That was good work but how easy was it? It's just a simple pass across the goal and who is there? Raheem Sterling. The atmosphere is really strange now but England are 4-0 up and they could get a lot more.

  8. goal

    GOAL - Bulgaria 0-4 Englandpublished at 20:34 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Raheem Sterling (45+4 mins)

    Delightful goal.

    England counter and rip Bulgaria to shreds.

    Kieran Trippier slips in a pass through to Harry Kane inside the box.

    The captain knows where Raheem Sterling is, free at the back post and the Manchester City player has another easy tap-in from a yard out.

    Gareth Southgate stands on the touchline and heartily applauds his players, they deserve it.

  9. Postpublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    Ian Dennis
    Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    I don't know whether they [the fans on the far side who left the stadium] were ultras but they have all left now. There must have been 20-30 fans, all dressed in black. We think they have left the stadium now and won't be back. Shocking.

  10. Postpublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    Bulgaria come forward in added time but Kiril Despodov's cross is blocked.

  11. Postpublished at 20:32 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    Ian Dennis
    Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    Whether the referee had said to Gareth Southgate, "are your players willing to continue?" we don't know. The announcement that is made was just to tell us there were six more minutes.

  12. INJURY TIMEpublished at 20:31 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    SIX minutes added on.

  13. Postpublished at 20:31 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    Ian Dennis
    Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    Jordan Pickford picked up his towel and is walking to the side of the pitch. Gareth Southgate and the officials were talking. Some of the Bulgarian fans are walking towards the exit and are leaving in their dozens.

  14. Back onpublished at 20:31 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    Jordan Henderson pats Tyrone Mings on the back of the head and the players run back into their positions.

    Play has started again.

  15. Postpublished at 20:30 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    The referee continues to speak to Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane.

  16. Postpublished at 20:30 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    Ian Dennis
    Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    I'm not sure if some of the England players have reported more problems. They have gone over to the Bulgarian dugout. Are they just explaining to the coach what's been said? The warning has already been given that if it continues the game will be stopped. I think the Uefa delegate is here now in discussions with the referee on the side of the pitch. Gareth Southgate is stood a few yards behind. I think we might see the match suspended.

  17. Postpublished at 20:30 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    A group of supporters in black hoodies are currently making their way out of the ground.

  18. Game halted for a second timepublished at 20:29 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
    Breaking

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    Both sets of players are grouped together and are standing around.

    Play has been stopped again in the 43rd minute.

  19. Postpublished at 20:28 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    Ian Dennis
    Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    The referee has blown his whistle and is running to this side of the field. He is going across to Gareth Southgate and is talking with the England manager. The fourth official is there too.

  20. Postpublished at 20:28 British Summer Time 14 October 2019

    Bulgaria 0-3 England

    Oh no.

    The referee is coming over to the side of the pitch again.

    He is talking to Gareth Southgate while Kieran Trippier and Jordan Henderson are speaking to Bulgaria coach Marcelinho.