England took on Malta on September 7th, 2022 at Wembley Stadium in London. The Three Lions knew they couldn't take this match lightly with World Cup Qualifiers in full swing. Malta came into the match near the bottom of their group, but England knew an upset was always possible in football if they didn't bring their best effort.
Harry Kane started up front looking to add to his impressive international goal tally. Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling joined him in a dangerous front three that Malta struggled to contain. England controlled possession from the opening whistle and it didn't take long for their quality to shine through. Sterling opened the scoring in the 16th minute, collecting the ball just outside the box and firing a low shot past the Maltese goalkeeper.
Five minutes later, England doubled their lead. John Stones rose highest to power home a header from a corner kick delivered by Mason Mount. England's center backs are just as dangerous in the opposition box as they are defending their own. Malta found themselves with a mountain to climb down 2-0 after only 21 minutes.
The remainder of the first half saw England continue to dominate possession without adding any more goals. Malta created little in attack and seemed content to keep the scoreline respectable at the break. The second half followed a similar pattern, with England in control but unable to add an additional goal despite numerous chances for the likes of Kane, Foden, and Sterling.
Manager Gareth Southgate was able to use the opportunity to give some younger players experience off the bench. Substitutes such as James Justin, Conor Gallagher, and Tammy Abraham helped England see out a comfortable 2-0 victory. The three points moved them another step closer to qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. While it wasn't England's most entertaining performance, the objective was achieved with a clean sheet and no injuries heading into more challenging upcoming fixtures. Next up is a trip to Italy before hosting Germany at Wembley - two huge matches that could go a long way in deciding who tops the group. - https://mbscore.tv/match/england-vs-malta-18712366

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Pub: 17 Nov 2023 03:10 UTC
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