Evening all. We go again. Although this time, an England win wouldn't exactly guarantee a Euro 2020 spot just yet (it depends on Kosovo, you see...)
Euro Qualifying / Matchday 8
Vasil Levski Stadion / 14.10.2019
- M. Rashford(8')
- R. Barkley(21', 33')
- R. Sterling(45+5', 70')
- H. Kane(86')
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Updated 14/10/2019 at 20:41 GMT
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End of 2nd Half
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Moments after Wilson scrapes the post, it's full-time...
England cruise to a 6-0 win in Sofia. Gareth Southgate's side have stilled not booked their Euro 2020 spot, with Kosovo winning against Montenegro, but it's a very professional job from England that keeps them top of Group A.
That was the football....
In the first half we saw the first two stages of UEFA's anti-racism protocols implemented, with England's players racially abused. It's a problem that just isn't going away, but England's players - including Tyrone Mings on his debut - played on despite the abuse.
Scroll down to see how the depressing events unfolded towards the end of the first half...
90+1'
Quality ball over from Wilson finds Sancho, but he is denied by Iliev who makes another good save.
90'
The implementation of UEFA's three-step protocol has well and truly been in the spotlight tonight - England players stayed on, despite the repeated abuse, and we shall see what the consequences are in the near future.
TWO minutes added on.
89'
It may not have seemed likely in the first half, but it appears we'll be getting to the end of this match at least.
86'
That's a 28th England goal for Kane too - he moves into the top 10 all-time list.
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There's a wry smile on the England captain's face. He hit the post moments ago and has been the main assister tonight, but after a cheeky nutmeg he slots in his eighth goal of the qualifying campaign.
85'
GOAL FOR KANE!
He makes no mistake this time...
Goal
H. Kane
England
84'
OFF THE POST! The night's provider almost gets a goal himself, but after three assists, Kane can only hit the post when firing from the edge of the area.
82'
Ten minutes to go, so let's use that to praise England's display in such adversity tonight. A routine win, 5-0 as it stands, and a brilliant way to respond to the Czech Republic defeat three days ago.
The fallout from this match will be dominated by the racist chants, but I'm sure Southgate will reserve some praise for his side's display too. Nothing but professional throughout.
79'
From Ian Wright at half-time in the ITV studio...
76'
And a Bulgarian sub.
On
K. Malinov
Bulgaria
Off
Wanderson
Bulgaria
76'
And here comes Wilson for Rashford.
On
C. Wilson
England
Off
M. Rashford
England
76'
Around the grounds.... Kosovo are 2-0 up against Montenegro and that means England will not book their Euro 2020 spot as it stands.
Ukraine lead Portugal 2-1, France 1-0 up against Turkey.
73'
And two goals for Sterling a job done too! On comes Sancho...
On
J. Sancho
England
Off
R. Sterling
England
73'
Two goals and that's job done for Barkley. On comes Mount.
On
M. Mount
England
Off
R. Barkley
England
72'
A video of a goal, thankfully...
71'
That is indeed a hat-trick of assists for Kane. All delightful it must be said. Just a goalscorer, init.
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Kane again the provider after a brilliant long ball from Pickford. The Spurs captain finds Sterling, who calmly slots in.
69'
GOAL! A FIFTH FOR ENGLAND!
And a second for Sterling - no more than he deserves.
Goal
R. Sterling
England
66'
It's a training session this. Bulgaria goalkeeper Iliev the only reason this isn't five, six, seven, eight - nil.