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England national football team
World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Group Stage
Oct 5, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
 
Slovenia national football team

1-0

Kane (94')
FT(HT: 0-0)

The Match

Match Report

England book their spot at the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Slovenia in their penultimate Group F fixture on Thursday night.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between England and Slovenia from Wembley, which ended in a 1-0 home win.

Team News

England boss Gareth Southgate includes both Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Raheem Sterling in his starting lineup for the World Cup qualifier with Slovenia.

Preview

Sports Mole previews England's crucial World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, with the Three Lions just one win away from booking their place at Russia 2018.

Head to Head
Oct 11, 2016 7.45pm
Jun 14, 2015 5pm
Nov 15, 2014 5pm
Jun 23, 2010 3pm
Group Stage
Slovenia
0-1
England
Defoe (23')
Build-up
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Paul Merson: 'Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain lucky to play for England'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson says that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is lucky to feature in Gareth Southgate's England squad.
Oct 5, 18:27
Raheem Sterling makes a friend during an England training session on August 29, 2017
Raheem Sterling given full backing of Gareth Southgate
Raheem Sterling is "in a good place" and has the resilience to make an impact in England's double-header against Slovenia and Lithuania, according to Gareth Southgate.
Oct 5, 13:42
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Report: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to start against Slovenia
England's starting XI for Thursday evening's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia has reportedly been leaked, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain among the starters.
Oct 5, 13:09
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England star Harry Kane: 'Being captain will not change how I play'
Harry Kane says that his game does not change when he pulls on the captain's armband as he prepares to skipper England in Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
Oct 4, 15:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Harry Kane to captain England against Slovenia, but no permanent skipper chosen
Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane is confirmed as England captain for Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
Oct 4, 14:50
A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017
London Tube strike called off ahead of England World Cup qualifier
A planned Tube strike that would have coincided with England versus Slovenia is called off.
Oct 3, 21:48
Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur on September 30, 2017
Sam Allardyce: 'Harry Kane should be England captain'
Sam Allardyce believes that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane should be England's captain ahead of the national team's final World Cup qualifying matches.
Oct 3, 14:18
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones: 'Harry Kane can hit new heights'
Manchester City defender John Stones believes that England teammate Harry Kane is capable of reaching new heights after establishing himself as England's top striker.
Oct 3, 11:02
A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017
England, Slovenia clash will go ahead despite planned Tube strike
The FA confirms that the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovenia will go ahead as planned on Thursday, despite the possibility of a Tube strike.
Oct 2, 20:18
Ryan Bertrand and Fiodor Cernych in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Ryan Bertrand: 'England still have work to do this week'
Ryan Bertrand says that England's work "is not finished" as they seek to pick up the result required against Slovenia to book a place at Russia 2018.
Oct 2, 18:23
Phil Jones in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Phil Jones, Fabian Delph fitness doubts for England
England pair Phil Jones and Fabian Delph sat out training on Monday afternoon and could return to their clubs for further treatment.
Oct 2, 16:08
Fabian Delph celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Hull City on April 8, 2017
England boss Gareth Southgate: 'Fabian Delph will provide competition'
England boss Gareth Southgate says that Fabian Delph will provide competition in his squad after handing a recall to the Manchester City midfielder.
Sep 28, 14:55
Generic image of a locker room
England fans 'facing commuter chaos' as Tube strike announced
Tube strike action has been announced for October 5, which is the day that England are scheduled to take on Slovenia in a qualifying fixture at Wembley Stadium.
Sep 19, 18:40
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