England Vs Andorra Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Rice Header Seals 2-0 Victory For Three Lions

Hello and welcome back! We’re live with England Vs Andorra in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers, stay tuned for all the action as it unfolds.

The England vs Andorra clash will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on the SonyLIV app and website from 9:30 PM IST on Saturday, September 6.

This marks the eighth meeting between the two teams, and England have a perfect record – leading the Tricolours 7-0 in the head-to-head record. Andorra are yet to score a goal against England but have conceded 26 times – 0-5, 0-3, 0-2, 0-6, 0-4, 0-5, and 0-1.

England: Pickford, James, Guehi, Burn, Lewis-Skelly, Anderson, Rice, Eze, Rashford, Madueke, Kane.

Subs: Trafford, D Henderson, Spence, Konsa, Livramento, J Henderson, Loftus-Cheek, Gordon, Rogers, Gibbs-White, Watkins, Bowen.

Andorra: Alvarez, Vales, Llovera, Garcia, R Fernandez, Babot, Rodrigo, San Nicolas, Cervos, Olivera, Borra.

Subs: Pires, Ruiz, Da Cunha, Rebes, De las Heras, Vales, Lopez, Alexandre Martinez, Rubio, Buillen, Da Silva, M Garcia

Harry Kane and Marc Vales lead their teams onto the Villa Park pitch, standing either side of referee Mohammad Al-Emara and his assistants as the national anthems play. Kick-off is just minutes away.

Andorra kick things off. The ball rolls back to goalkeeper Iker Alvarez, who launches it sky-high downfield. England’s midfield is alert, swooping in to claim possession early. The tone is set, England pressing, Andorra on the back foot.

England on the attack! Reece James sends a teasing ball over the top, aiming for Eberech Eze, but Andorra’s Ian Oliveira reads it perfectly, rising high to head it clear. Eze had a chance to turn the defense inside out, but Oliveira is alert, keeping Andorra in the game.

England create a chance! Noni Madueke slides the ball to Eberechi Eze, who’s lurking 18 yards out after a neat pass from Elliot Anderson. Eze fires a shot straight at Iker Alvarez, though, the Andorra keeper makes it look easy with a routine save. Still 0-0, but England are starting to turn up the pressure.

England strike first, and it’s a gift from Andorra! Noni Madueke swings in a teasing ball from the right, and Christian Garcia’s attempted clearance only sends it past his own keeper. England lead, and the fans are loving it.

England continue to look dangerous from the flanks. A corner is recycled, and Eberechi Eze whips in a curling ball towards the middle. Harry Kane rises above everyone, but his header drifts a couple of yards over the bar. To be fair, Eze’s delivery didn’t have much pace, so Kane had to generate all the power himself. Still 1-0.

That’s the break at Villa Park, and while England are ahead, it’s hardly been convincing. The only difference so far is Christian Garcia’s own goal, a gift that spared England’s blushes. Noni Madueke has looked sharp, Elliot Anderson has shown glimpses, but beyond that? Not much to shout about.

Andorra will be far happier with how this first half has gone, and the crowd here knows it, it’s been a sleepy return for England to this ground after more than two decades.

England come flying out after the break! Marcus Rashford finds space in the middle but drags his shot wide from close range. Moments later, Eberechi Eze tries his luck from a similar spot, only to be denied by Iker Alvarez, who gets down sharply to save. Andorra hanging on, England still searching for that second goal.

Double change for Andorra. Joel Guillén comes on for Marc Vales, and Guillaume López replaces Cucu. Fresh legs as Andorra look to steady the ship and maybe relieve some of the relentless England pressure.

England trying to turn the screw. Myles Lewis-Skelly gets caught offside just as he’s looking dangerous, then a corner follows after Biel Borrà is beaten down the flank. England buzzing around the Andorra box, searching for that killer second goal.

England double their lead! Reece James delivers a pinpoint cross from the right, and Declan Rice times his run perfectly, rising above his marker to head the ball down into the net. Andorra have barely stirred in this half, and England look well on their way to a comfortable victory.

Max Llovera wins a free kick for Andorra in their own half. Little breathing room for them as England keep the pressure high.

England piling on the pressure as the game winds down. Corners from both Biel Borrà and Max Llovera keep Andorra pinned back, desperately trying to survive the final minutes.

That’s a wrap from Villa Park! England take a comfortable 2-0 win over Andorra. We’ll be back with more live coverage soon, until then, bye bye.