England took a step closer to securing a place in next year’s World Cup championships with a 5-0 win against Andorra on Saturday, extending their lead in Group I.
It was a complete mismatch, just like their 4-0 win at Wembley in September, with goals divided amongst Ben Chilwell, Bukayo Saka, Tammy Abraham, James Ward-Prowse, and Jack Grealish.
Andorra put forth a valiant effort on the artificial surface at the national stadium, but they were no match for Gareth Southgate’s much-changed side, who cruised to their sixth win in seven group games.
England presently leads Albania by four points and Poland by five points.
Chilwell scored his first England goal in the 17th minute, and Saka doubled the lead just before halftime.
Ward-79th-minute Prowse’s penalty was saved, but the rebound was converted by Abraham, who was given his first England start in four years.
Grealish, who came on as a replacement, finished things off with a magnificent solo goal, his first for his country.