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Slovakia's Jan Durica: 'Authorities would prefer England to go to World Cup'
Slovakia defender Jan Durica suggests that his side's defeat to England was fixed because the referee was 'waiting' to send off Martin Skrtel.
9 years ago

Harry Kane suggests Euro 2016 hangover still affecting England
Harry Kane admits that England could still be feeling the effects of their poor showing at Euro 2016.
9 years ago

John Stones: 'England relieved after late win'
England defender John Stones admits that there was a feeling of "relief" after Adam Lallana's late goal earned the Three Lions a 1-0 win over Slovakia.
9 years ago

Wayne Rooney: 'Playing in midfield for England suits me'
Wayne Rooney says that playing in midfield for England suits him after he helped the Three Lions to a 1-0 win away in Slovakia.
9 years ago

Sam Allardyce: 'England deserved late winner'
England manager Sam Allardyce says that his team deserved their late winner as they edged out Slovakia by a 1-0 scoreline in Trnava.
9 years ago

Sam Allardyce: 'Wayne Rooney can play where he wants'
England manager Sam Allardyce says that Wayne Rooney had the freedom to play where he wanted during the 1-0 win over Slovakia.
9 years ago

Adam Lallana: 'Discipline was key against Slovakia'
England match-winner Adam Lallana suggests that the Three Lions' discipline was key during their 1-0 victory over Slovakia on Sunday evening.
9 years ago

Wayne Rooney: 'We did not panic'
England captain Wayne Rooney hails his team for remaining patient in their 1-0 victory over Slovakia in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualifier.
9 years ago

Adam Lallana: 'England goal was a long time coming'
Adam Lallana admits that his first England goal had been a "long time coming" after he netted in the last minute to earn the Three Lions a 1-0 win over Slovakia.
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The Match
Match Report
Sam Allardyce's England tenure begins with a 1-0 win over 10-man Slovakia in Sunday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Slovakia and England from Trnava.
Team News
Slovakia make three changes for the visit of England in their opening World Cup qualifying fixture, just under three months on from the sides' goalless draw at Euro 2016.
Head to Head
Jun 20, 2016 8pm
Form Guide
Build-up

Breaking outfield caps records not on Wayne Rooney's mind
Wayne Rooney says that it is an "honour" to represent England, but claims that getting three points against Slovakia is more important than hitting his own personal milestone.
9 years ago

Sam Allardyce: 'No worries over selecting Joe Hart for Slovakia'
England boss Sam Allardyce insists that Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is fully focused on the national side after a disrupted week in training.
9 years ago

Sam Allardyce "hopeful" Harry Kane will find scoring touch
Sam Allardyce wants to see England's attacking players weigh in with goals to help lift some of the pressure off Harry Kane's shoulders.
9 years ago

Sam Allardyce admits to nerves on eve of first England game
England manager Sam Allardyce says that he will "be nervous in the early stages" of Sunday's meeting with Slovakia - his first game in charge of the national side.
9 years ago

Luke Shaw withdrawn from England squad after being rested from training
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw is withdrawn from the England squad ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Slovakia after being rested from training today.
9 years ago

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw 'misses England training'
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw reportedly misses today's training session with England.
9 years ago

Jamie Carragher: 'Sam Allardyce right to make changes'
Jamie Carragher believes that Eric Dier and Jordan Henderson could form "a good partnership" after being paired together for England's first match under Sam Allardyce.
9 years ago

Dele Alli "happy to play anywhere" for England
Dele Alli insists that he is "happy to play anywhere" for England ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Slovakia on Sunday.
9 years ago

Alex McCarthy replaces injured Fraser Forster in England squad
Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is called into Sam Allardyce's England squad following Southampton teammate Fraser Forster's withdrawal through injury.
9 years ago

Southampton keeper Fraser Forster 'pulls out of England squad with injury'
Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster reportedly withdraws from the England squad due to an arm injury.
9 years ago

Michail Antonio included in Sam Allardyce's first England squad
England boss Sam Allardyce names his first squad as manager, handing a debut call-up to West Ham United winger Michail Antonio.
9 years ago

England considering interim Gareth Southgate appointment
FA chief executive Martin Glenn hints that Gareth Southgate could be appointed as interim England manager for their opening World Cup qualifier in September.
9 years ago