England vs Malta: What are the latest odds for the World Cup qualifier, what’s the team news and what time is it on?
All the latest information ahead of the Three Lions' first game under interim boss Gareth Southgate at Wembley
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ENGLAND will kick off their first game since Sam Allardyce was sacked in disgrace following his corruption scandal when they take on Malta at Wembley Stadium tonight.
The Three Lions won their only game under Big Sam, but now they will make do with interim boss Gareth Southgate.
Latest odds
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.
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.
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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.
Where can I watch it?
ENGLAND will take on Malta at 5pm tonight (Saturday October 8), with the match at Wembley broadcast live on ITV.
Coverage starts at 4.30pm and will run until 7.15pm.
Alternatively, you could always get yourself down to north London and cheer on our boys in the flesh.