Verdict: England to win both halves
Best Odds: 8/15
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Turning their attention back to World Cup qualifying action on Saturday evening, England will meet Andorra at the RCDE Stadium in Catalonia.
Andorra
Starting with Andorra, suffering another Nations League nightmare last year as they once again finished rock-bottom o the League D standings, the Tricolours are rightfully renowned as one of Europe’s ultimate whipping boys. Along with getting their World Cup qualifying adventure underway with a 1-0 loss at home against Latvia, Koldo Alvarez’s men have failed to notch a single competitive victory across any competition since way back in September 2022. Likewise, last seen g off March’s international break slumping to a routine 3-0 drumming at the hands of Albania, Andorra have continued to show a string of glaring issues in the final third. In fact, the Reds have drawn a blank in 10 of their last 11 matchups.
Andorra Team News
White Iker Alvarez might still be waiting to make a full senior debut for Spanish outfit Villarreal, 23-year-old Iker Alvarez will start between the sticks in Catalonia. Former Real Betis youngster Berto Rosas will lead the line on Saturday evening and shoulder most of Andorra’s attacking threat.
While skipper Marc Pujol might have been left as an unused substitute against Albania on March 24th, the 42-year-old should be handed a full recall in the middle of the park and will earn a history-making 123rd international cap here.
England
As for England, getting Thomas Tuchel’s tenure underway in a routine fashion back in March, the Three Lions are unsurprisingly pencilled in as a landslide contender to breeze their way to top spot in Group K. Getting their World Cup qualifying campaign underway with consecutive victories against Albania and Latvia, the European giants are yet to get out of third gear. With the former Chelsea boss making it clear that his only priority is to guide England to a first piece of international silverware since 1966. Despite their EURO 24 heartbreak last summer, England haven’t shown any signs a hangover. Storming their way to a Nations League top-flight return, Tuchel’s men couldn’t have wished for a better opportunity when they travel to Catalonia this weekend.
England Team News
While ex-Brentford striker Ivan Toney might have completed a controversial switch to Saudi Arabia last summer, the 29-year-old has been recalled to Tuchel’s squad. Likewise, although Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham might be set to undergo shoulder surgery next month, the former Birmingham starlet has also been included.
Finally claiming a first piece of silverware after being crowned a Bundesliga champion with Bayern Munich, skipper Harry Kane should earn a 106th international cap. The likes of Eberechi Eze and Trevor Chalobah could be handed a chance from the start.
Andorra vs England Key Factors to Consider
- When Andorra and England last met back in October 2021, the Three Lions stormed their way to a routine 5-0 romp.
- In fact, England have won all of their six historic showdowns against Andorra by an aggregate score of 25-0.
- Tuchel’s side haven’t shipped a single strike in over 360 minutes of action across all competitions.
- Andorra have failed to notch a single competitive victory across any competition since way back in September 2022.
- Likewise, Andorra have failed to find the net in 10 of their previous 11 appearances.
Conclusion
Getting their World Cup qualifying campaign back underway on Saturday, England will simply be looking to lay down another marker. Travelling to Catalonia this weekend. The Three Lions have been handed a golden opportunity. Storming their way to a routine 5-0 romp when they last met Andorra back in October 2021, they unsurprisingly hold a dominant record against the European whipping boys.
Verdict: England to win both halves
Best Odds: 8/15
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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