Match Stats

Bulgaria vs England

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria

  • D
  • L
  • W
  • W
  • W

0 - 6

England

England

  • W
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • 1st half score: 0 - 4
  • 2nd half score: 0 - 2
  • Date:14/10/2019
  • Time:17:45
  • Venue:Vasil Levski National Stadium
  • Referee:Ivan Bebek
Bulgaria v England
Bulgaria v England
England will be looking to get their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign back on track when they take on Bulgaria in Sofia on Monday.The Three Lions remain top of Group A and well placed to secure their spot at next summer's finals, but they will head to Bulgaria in uncertain form following their 2-1 loss in the Czech Republic on Friday - their first defeat in a European Championship or World Cup qualifier in more than 10 years.
Gareth Southgate is likely to freshen up his starting line-up following that defeat, with Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings being tipped to make his international debut by replacing Michael Keane, who struggled in Prague.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is also expected to come in for Kieran Trippier, while on the other side Danny Rose is suspended, so Ben Chilwell should start.
Declan Rice has been struggling with illness over the weekend, with Harry Winks in line to replace the West Ham midfielder, while Ross Barkley and Marcus Rashford could also come in after featuring from the bench on Friday.
England should have no problems in seeing off a Bulgaria side that have slipped to 62nd in the latest world rankings and are yet to register a win in qualifying.
Indeed, Krasimir Balakov's side have not won in over a year, a run of 10 matches that includes a 4-0 thrashing at Wembley last month.
Bulgaria have never won any of their 11 previous meetings with England, drawing just four of those games, although they have no new injuries or suspensions heading into Monday's game, which means Balakov could stick with the same side that drew in Montenegro last time out.

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