England seek world cup qualification

England should beat Slovenia at Wembley on Thursday to secure their place at following year’s World Cup in Russia.

Gareth Southgate’s side need just two points from their final two qualification matches to finish Team F as champions but they can seal their area with a game to save if they beat third-place Slovenia.

Harry Kane will captain his country once more however Southgate is yet to designate an irreversible skipper since replacing Sam Allardyce.

The reverse component in between England and also Slovenia in October 2016 was a narrow 0-0 draw and also with Thursday’s challengers still enthusiastic of a play-off place, Southgate expects one more strict examination.

“They have to win the game,” the England boss said. “With their position in the group, and Slovakia’s second game being against Malta which you’d expect them to win, Slovenia need to win which makes them a dangerous opponent.

“Up to this point, they haven’t conceded many goals at all so it’s a great challenge for us to change that stat.

“We have some exciting attacking talent and we are a win away from getting to Russia so we’re excited about that and it’s something we want the whole country to be excited about.”