England beats Andorra 1-0 in World Cup qualifying
Harry Kane scored the only goal as England defeated Andorra 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying match, though the performance drew criticism for a lack of creativity and urgency.
Key points
- Harry Kane scored the only goal in the second half after a pass from Noni Madueke.
- The match was played in Barcelona due to stadium issues in Andorra.
- Thomas Tuchel handed first starts to Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer.
- Jordan Henderson returned to the lineup for the first time since 2023.
- England remains perfect in Group K with three wins from three matches.
England scraped past Andorra with a narrow 1-0 win in their World Cup qualifying clash on June, 2025, but the performance raised more questions than answers for Thomas Tuchel’s squad Captain Harry Kane provided the only goal early in the second half, finishing from close range after a pass from Noni Madueke, but the Three Lions struggled to break down the 173rd-ranked side and were booed off at halftime by frustrated supporters.
Despite dominating possession and fielding a lineup of Premier League stars, England lacked creativity and urgency throughout the match, managing just four shots on target from ten attempts Andorra, meanwhile, nearly capitalized on a rare opportunity when Ricard Fernandez went close, but England’s defense held firm.
The match, played in Barcelona due to stadium issues in Andorra, saw Tuchel hand first starts to Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer, while Jordan Henderson returned to the lineup for the first time since 2023 England remains perfect in Group K with three wins from three and no goals conceded, but the lackluster display has left fans and pundits questioning the team’s readiness for tougher opponents.
England next faces Senegal in a friendly, with Tuchel expected to make further changes as he searches for the right formula ahead of next summer’s tournament.
Your questions, answered
Who scored for England against Andorra?
Harry Kane provided the only goal early in the second half, finishing from close range after a pass from Noni Madueke.
Where was the England vs Andorra match played?
The match was played in Barcelona due to stadium issues in Andorra.
Which players made their first starts for England?
Thomas Tuchel handed first starts to Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer, while Jordan Henderson returned to the lineup.
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