Wembley hosted a sold-out crowd. One hundred and twenty thousand spectators had gathered to see England play Hungary. The “Marvellous Magyars” had remained unbeaten for three years and England had never lost an international at Wembley….. Sorry that was 1953 and billed as one of the best international matches of all time, how times have changed.
Now the two nations face off in a world cup qualifier.
Hungary vs England, 7.45 GMT
Having come so close yet so far at Euro 2020, the England squad return to action for September’s World Cup 2022 Qualifying clashes, starting with Thursday’s trip to the Puskas Arena to take on Hungary.
The Three Lions have taken maximum points from their opening three games in qualification Group I, while Hungary sit second in the group with two wins and a draw so far making this game important for both teams.
Our Picks:
England win BTTS @11/4
Over 1.5 goals, 5+ England corners, 3+ Hungary corners and 10+ booking points each team @3/1
Team News:
England have no fresh injury worries except for Jadon Sancho who looks set to miss out. England’s only big talking point is the inclusion of Patrick Bamford who will almost certainly make his long awaited debut.
Hungary’s RB Leipzig starlet Dominik Szoboszlai is back in the fold after being forced to miss Euro 2020 through injury, and he should take Adam Nagy’s place in midfield due to the 26-year-old’s suspension.
Hungary possible starting 11:
Gulacsi; Botka, Orban, At. Szalai; Bolla, Schafer, Szoboszlai, Nagy, Fiola; Sallai, Ad. Szalai
England possible starting 11:
Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Phillips; Sterling, Mount, Grealish; Kane
Hopefully Harry Kane is focused after a summer of speculation.
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