England vs Malta: What time is the 2018 World Cup qualifier, what channel is it on and what is the team news for Gareth Southgate’s first game in charge?
All the latest information ahead of the Three Lions' first game under interim boss Gareth Southgate at Wembley
ENGLAND will kick off their first game since Sam Allardyce was sacked in disgrace following his corruption scandal when they take on Malta tonight.
The Three Lions won their only game under Big Sam, but now they will make do with interim boss Gareth Southgate.
What time is it on?
ENGLAND will take on Malta at 5pm tonight (October 8).
Where can I watch it?
THE match at Wembley will be broadcast live on ITV, with coverage starting at 4.30pm and running until 7.15pm.
Alternatively, you could always get yourself down to north London and cheer on our boys in the flesh.
Team news
ENGLAND - While all the news surrounding England will be about Sam Allardyce, let's not forget the importance of this World Cup qualifier.
Wayne Rooney may be set to lose his place in the Three Lions XI, with Dele Alli a potential candidate to take his midfield role.
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Meanwhile, Harry Kane misses out with an ankle injury, with Daniel Sturridge, Marcus Rashford, Jamie Vardy and Theo Walcott vying for his spot in the starting XI.
Glen Johnson also earned a shock re-call to the squad in the absence of the injured Nathaniel Clyne, while Joe Hart will be back in England from Italian club Torino.
Jesse Lingard also got the nod in the squad alongside Michail Antonio.
Match facts
- England have only played Malta once before at Wembley; a 5-0 win back in 1971.
- The Three Lions have played the Maltese men on two other occasions, winning both; 1-0 also in 1971 and then 2-1 in a 2000 friendly.
- Malta lost their opening qualifier 5-1 at the hands of Scotland, while England ran out 1-0 winners in Slovakia.