Summary

  • Albania v France in Group H

  • France already qualified but need a win to finish top of group

  • England beat Kosovo 4-0 to secure spot as one of six top seeds for draw on 30 November

  1. Postpublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    Now a banner thanking England is flying over the ground with balloons attached.

  2. Postpublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

    Two-sided cardboard flags I should add. One flag on each side.

    And that's the end of the flag/national anthem chat.

  3. Postpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    Now they are holding up Kosovo flags during their own anthem. Makes sense.

  4. Postpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    Kosovo fans are holding up England flags during God Save the Queen.

  5. 'I think Sterling would have been frustrated not playing'published at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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

    Raheem Sterling would have been very frustrated on Tuesday but you have to respect Gareth's rules. I am sure he is looking forward to getting some goals and moving forward it. I think you always have friends who you hang about with more than some others on international duty but everyone wants to win. You have to put club rivalries aside and I think they will and I think they will have got over it. I do not think we will see any more of it.

  6. 'A good opportunity for young players'published at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    England

    England manager Gareth Southgate speaking to ITV on Kosovo's welcome: "We had a heads up on that. It's a massive occasion for Kosovo and we have to be prepared for that. They missed out at the weekend when they didn't play so well so I think there will be a reaction. We're a big scalp and we have to be ready for it."

    On a first start for goalkeeper Nick Pope: "We're looking forward to having a look at some more players before next summer. Nick has been a good squad player for us, there's still something resting on this game and so it's good to get him into this sort of environment."

    On Callum Hudson-Odoi's inclusion: "We think he has the quality and the temperament, he showed that against Montenegro in March, and he is a threat in the wide positions.

    "We need to find a balance between the consistency of the last game and wanting to make changes. There are some younger players with not so many caps so this is a good opportunity for them."

  7. Postpublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

    Want some more Gareth Southgate but from a different interview? Then you're in luck.

  8. 'We have players who want to stake a claim for the shirt'published at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    England

    England boss Gareth Southgate on BBC Radio 5 Live: "I think Raheem Sterling is as keen as all of us to get this week out of the way. There was no doubt in my mind in what we were doing in terms in this match, he was down to play.

    "I think all the players are keen to play this game. We have players who want to stake a claim for the shirt. I think that fight for places is spurring every one on."

  9. Kosovo fans backing Englandpublished at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer in Pristina

    There really is a remarkable atmosphere here in Pristina.

    The stadium announcer has just addressed the crowd with the words: "We always appreciate your support in the most difficult days. Twenty years on, we are here as equals. Thank you England, god bless you England"

    The Kosovo supporters are now shouting out the names of the England players as they are announced and many are holding up flag of St George cards.

  10. 'Gomez can clear his head at home'published at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    England boss Gareth Southgate says the injury to Joe Gomez gives him a chance to "clear his head" after the recent confrontation with Raheem Sterling.

    Liverpool defender Gomez injured his knee in training and pulled out of the squad for today's game.

    He has been under scrutiny following a clash with Sterling at England's training camp on Monday.

    Sterling was dropped for the win over Montenegro as a result - a game Gomez was booed in by some England fans.

    "I think now is a good moment for him just to go home for a couple of days, clear his head," Southgate said.

  11. Who might England face in Group D?published at 16:47 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    If Scotland win next year's Nations League Path C play-offs, they will also be in Group D.

    As things stand, those play-off teams are Scotland, Norway, Serbia and one of Bulgaria, Israel, and Romania - although that could change. However, the winners of those play-offs, if it is not Scotland, may not end up in England's group if it contains another host city.

    The other two teams in the group will be decided in the Euro 2020 draw on Saturday, 30 November in Bucharest. But the fourth team will not be confirmed until March's play-off.

    England know they will not in a group with Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany or the other six host countries.

  12. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    People giving Declan Rice stick obviously haven't watched enough of him. This is the first bit of shaky form he's had since he became a starter at West Ham - and he's still only 20. He's the best English anchor man right now and a necessity in the squad at least. I know plenty of top managers would agree.

    Brian, Bristol

  13. The Squadpublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's the international weekend but Nick Bright and the team have plenty to discuss as England begin to look ahead to Euro 2020.

    But will Harry Kane or Tammy Abraham be leading the line at next summer's tournament?

    They ask which 'normal' jobs each Premier League manager would have and decide which players they'd like to see square off in the boxing ring.

    Nick is joined by Akeem Ojuko from Cheeky Sport, BBC Sport's Kyle Walker, Will Brazier from Sporf and, making her Squad debut, former footballer Samantha Miller.

    Listen here.

  14. 'Who can Gareth trust?'published at 16:42 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    Roy Keane on England's midfield options on ITV: "It's a good headache to have. There are a lot of good players but it's down to how these lads do at club level.

    "Gareth will be looking at these players and asking which guys can he trust to do the business against the big sides next summer?"

  15. Mings' rise to the toppublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    Media caption,

    Tyrone Mings: Aston Villa defender takes on Football Focus' Honesty Cards

    Barman. Mortgage adviser. England international.

    Ten years after being released by Southampton for being too small, Tyrone Mings makes his second appearance for his country.

    In between, he drove a £100 Citroen Saxo, threw a sickie to go on trial at Ipswich Town and had a "pop and growl" at now Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy.

    BBC Sport has spoken to some of the people who have helped him rise from ninth-tier Corsham Town to full international.

    Read more here.

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    Get Involved - can England win Euro 2020?published at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    Can England win the Euros? Are you kidding? We're flat track specialists. We dither about at the back. It cost us against Croatia in the World Cup, they were the first to find us out and since then Holland, The Czechs, Belgium and Kosovo have played a high pressing game to exploit our weaknesses.

    Paul H

  17. England at Euro 2020: What do we know?published at 16:35 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    So England have already qualified and fans can start making plans for next summer.

    We already know where England will play their games - all the way to the final (if they get there), even though the draw hasn't been done yet.

    Because England are one of the hosts, we know they will be in Group D, and play three group games at Wembley - on Sunday, 14 June, Friday, 19 June and Tuesday, 23 June.

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    If England win Group D, they would face the runners-up of Group F (the group which could contain Germany and maybe Hungary) in Dublin. Win that and it would be a quarter-final in Rome - against Spain if La Roja win their group and last-16 tie.

    If England finish second in Group D, their knockout matches would be further afield. They would play the Group E runners-up - a group containing Spain and potentially the Republic of Ireland - in Copenhagen. Their prospective quarter-final would be in St Petersburg, possibly against Germany.

    England could finish third in Group D and progress - the four best third-placed teams go through. In that case, a last-16 tie would be in Glasgow, Bilbao or Budapest. Munich, Baku and Rome would be potential quarter-final venues.

    Get through those two rounds on the road - and England would be back at Wembley. Both semi-finals and the final are at the London venue.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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    I hope Gareth Southgate puts Callum Wilson on at some point tonight, the lad has a couple goals in him for sure!

    Matt, Bournemouth

    Declan Rice offers nothing and nor does Winks. This is surely the game for James Maddison to start.

    Dom, Leicester

  19. Postpublished at 16:30 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

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  20. Raucous atmosphere in Pristinapublished at 16:28 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2019

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer in Pristina

    This is the day Kosovo has been waiing for since the Euro 2020 draw was made and those lucky enough to have their hands on much-prized tickets are enjoying every moment.

    There is a great atmosphere inside the stadium and, a couple of hours before kick-off, a group of fans had assembled at the top of a flight of stairs at one end of the ground to try to secure a vantage point.

    Not sure they will get away with it but full marks for trying.