Summary

  • England cruise to 4-0 win over Malta to stay top of Group C

  • Kane penalty, Alexander-Arnold stunner and own goal put England 3-0 up inside 31 minutes

  • Wilson added late penalty as Three Lions continued 100% record in qualifying

  • Crystal Palace forward Eze made debut as second-half substitute

  1. 'A big moment for Eze'published at 21:14 British Summer Time 16 June 2023

    Malta 0-3 England

    Matthew Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Big moment for Eberechi Eze. When you're in that form and you get that call-up you're on top of the world. And then he had a serious problem he had to overcome.

    Credit to him for overcoming it and getting his call-up.

  2. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 21:13 British Summer Time 16 June 2023

    It gets even worse for Wales. They trail 3-1 at home to Armenia now after taking the lead.

    Teenager Grant-Leon Ranos has scored his fourth international goal. It's only his second cap.

    Follow it here.

  3. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    A big moment for the Crystal Palace man. On comes Eberechi Eze.

    He replaces James Maddison, who has had a good night. What can Eze do to impress Gareth Southgate?

    Eberechi Eze and James MaddisonImage source, Reuters
  4. Postpublished at 21:12 British Summer Time 16 June 2023

    Malta 0-3 England

    Alex Howell
    Football reporter at Ta' Qali National Stadium

    Eberechi Eze is getting instructions from England assistant Steve Holland. It looks like he'll get his debut tonight.

  5. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    There's an issue for Malta captain Steve Borg, who needs some treatment after stretching to block a cross from Callum Wilson.

    It looks like he might come off.

    Callum WilsonImage source, Reuters
  6. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    Almost a chance for Malta as Joseph Mbong tees up Teddy Teuma but he can't get a shot off.

    England break with a three-on-two but Trent Alexander-Arnold runs in front of James Maddison, delaying his pass to Callum Wilson and by the time he gets it, there's players back in position.

  7. Postpublished at 65 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    Risky stuff from Malta playing it out from the back. They are put under intense pressure from Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Maddison but move it around nicely.

  8. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    Malta captain Steve Borg is almost caught out by Phil Foden but he recovers and it's then sent down the left wing for Teddy Teuma.

    Phil FodenImage source, Reuters
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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:06 British Summer Time 16 June 2023

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    Was just thinking that even at my age, if I could get into this Malta side. And I couldn’t as I’m not Maltese.

    Sean

  10. Postpublished at 21:05 British Summer Time 16 June 2023

    Malta 0-3 England

    Alex Howell
    Football reporter at Ta' Qali National Stadium

    Quite a lot of the England fans have left the away end. They must feel the game is won and the bars of Malta are calling.

  11. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 61 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    Here come those England changes.

    Marcus Rashford, Tyrone Mings and Callum Wilson are on.

    Jordan Henderson, Luke Shaw and Harry Kane are the ones replaced.

    Malta's Alexander Satariano is on for Bjorn Kristensen.

  12. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    It's given away by Malta and comes straight to Phil Foden. He tees up Harry Kane, who should score.

    The England captain waits before shooting and then tries to chip it over the line. There's players back to defend and it rolls harmlessly wide.

    Gareth SouthgateImage source, Reuters
  13. Postpublished at 58 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    Callum Wilson, Marcus Rashford and Tyrone Mings are getting ready to come on for England.

  14. Postpublished at 57 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    Luke Shaw curls it in early from a deep position on the left and Harry Kane is there at the back post attempting to head it in.

    It's well defended in the end and it should have been a corner as it's flicked subtly behind.

    Luke ShawImage source, Getty Images
  15. 'Declan Rice is captain material'published at 20:59 British Summer Time 16 June 2023

    Malta 0-3 England

    Matthew Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I just think Declan Rice is capable of anything really. That's the level of interest that is around Rice at the moment, and it's understandable.

    I think he's added extra elements to his game. He is becoming very well-rounded as a player. He's captain material as well.

  16. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 20:59 British Summer Time 16 June 2023

    Greece have the lead against the Republic of Ireland again, with Giorgos Masouras pouncing from close range to make it 2-1.

    Follow that one here.

  17. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    Phil Foden pokes it through to Harry Kane but it rolls out for a goal kick. The Manchester City star wanted a corner.

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:57 British Summer Time 16 June 2023

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    A midfield trio of Rice holding, Trent threading balls through, and Bellingham playing in a dynamic box-to-box role is a very exciting prospect.

    Anon

  19. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Malta 0-3 England

    James Maddison chops onto his left foot, deceiving Ferdinando Apap in the box, but his shot is half-blocked and all the sting is taken off it by the time it reaches the goalkeeper's arms.

    James MaddisonImage source, PA Media
  20. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 16 June 2023

    Jonas Wind has bagged early in the second half to give Denmark a 1-0 lead against Northern Ireland.

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