World Cup
Sep 4, 2016 at 5pm UK

SlovakiaSlovakia
0-1
England


Skrtel (25'), Hubocan (96')
Skrtel (57')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Lallana (95')
Lallana (96')
'Big' Sam Allardyce basks in the Mackem glory of having led Sunderland to survival in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory over Everton, following in the footsteps of messrs Di Canio, Poyet and Advocaat
Result: Lallana strikes late to win it for England
Sam Allardyce's England tenure begins with a 1-0 win over 10-man Slovakia in Sunday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Reaction
Big John Stones in action during the international friendly between England and Turkey on May 22, 2016
Jone Stones: 'England relieved after late win'
England defender John Stones admits that there was a feeling of "relief" after Adam Lallana's late goal earned the Three Lions a 1-0 win over Slovakia.
22:41
 Wayne Rooney of England applauds the supporters after his team's 1-2 defeat in the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 match between England and Iceland at Allianz Riviera Stadium on June 27, 2016 in Nice, France
Wayne Rooney: 'Playing in midfield for England suits me'
Wayne Rooney says that playing in midfield for England suits him after he helped the Three Lions to a 1-0 win away in Slovakia.
22:31
 'Big' Sam Allardyce basks in the Mackem glory of having led Sunderland to survival in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory over Everton, following in the footsteps of messrs Di Canio, Poyet and Advocaat
Sam Allardyce: 'England deserved late winner'
England manager Sam Allardyce says that his team deserved their late winner as they edged out Slovakia by a 1-0 scoreline in Trnava.
20:14
 Wayne Rooney of England applauds the supporters after his team's 1-2 defeat in the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 match between England and Iceland at Allianz Riviera Stadium on June 27, 2016 in Nice, France
Sam Allardyce: 'Wayne Rooney can play where he wants'
England manager Sam Allardyce says that Wayne Rooney had the freedom to play where he wanted during the 1-0 win over Slovakia.
19:46
 England's midfielder Adam Lallana attends a training session at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte on June 23, 2014
Adam Lallana: 'Discipline was key against Slovakia'
England match-winner Adam Lallana suggests that the Three Lions' discipline was key during their 1-0 victory over Slovakia on Sunday evening.
19:27
 Wayne Rooney of England applauds the supporters after his team's 1-2 defeat in the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 match between England and Iceland at Allianz Riviera Stadium on June 27, 2016 in Nice, France
Wayne Rooney: 'We did not panic'
England captain Wayne Rooney hails his team for remaining patient in their 1-0 victory over Slovakia in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualifier.
19:20
 England's midfielder Adam Lallana attends a training session at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte on June 23, 2014
Adam Lallana: 'England goal was a long time coming'
Adam Lallana admits that his first England goal had been a "long time coming" after he netted in the last minute to earn the Three Lions a 1-0 win over Slovakia.
19:13
The Match
Match Report
Sam Allardyce's England tenure begins with a 1-0 win over 10-man Slovakia in Sunday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Slovakia and England from Trnava.
Team News
Slovakia make three changes for the visit of England in their opening World Cup qualifying fixture, just under three months on from the sides' goalless draw at Euro 2016.
Head to Head
Jun 20, 2016 8pm
Group B
Slovakia
0-0
England

Pecovsky (24')

Bertrand (52')
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Build-up
Wayne Rooney of England celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 match between England and Iceland at Allianz Riviera Stadium on June 27, 2016 in Nice, France
Breaking outfield caps records not on Wayne Rooney's mind
Wayne Rooney says that it is an "honour" to represent England, but claims getting three points against Slovakia is more important than hitting his own personal milestone.
Sep 3, 21:33
 England's goalkeeper Joe Hart reacts after England lost 1-2 to Iceland in the Euro 2016 round of 16 football match between England and Iceland at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice on June 27, 2016
Sam Allardyce: 'No worries over selecting Joe Hart for Slovakia'
England boss Sam Allardyce insists that Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is fully focused on the national side after a disrupted week in training.
Sep 3, 21:20
 Harry Kane celebrates scoring with Jamie Vardy during the international friendly between England and Turkey on May 22, 2016
Sam Allardyce "hopeful" Harry Kane will find scoring touch
Sam Allardyce wants to see England's attacking players weigh in with goals to help lift some of the pressure off Harry Kane's shoulders.
Sep 3, 21:04
 Big Sam Allardyce rocks up before the game between Sunderland and Liverpool on December 30, 2015
Sam Allardyce admits to nerves on eve of first England game
England manager Sam Allardyce says that he will "be nervous in the early stages" of Sunday's meeting with Slovakia - his first game in charge of the national side.
Sep 3, 20:53
 Luke Shaw of Manchester United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on August 22, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Luke Shaw withdrawn from England squad after being rested from training
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw is withdrawn from the England squad ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Slovakia after being rested from training today.
Sep 3, 17:46
 Luke Shaw of Manchester United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on August 22, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw 'misses England training'
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw reportedly misses today's training session with England.
Sep 3, 14:31
 Jordan Henderson of England in action during the International Friendly match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on March 5, 2014
Jamie Carragher: 'Sam Allardyce right to make changes'
Jamie Carragher believes that Eric Dier and Jordan Henderson could form "a good partnership" after being paired together for England's first match under Sam Allardyce.
Sep 3, 09:56
 Dele Alli celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on April 10, 2016
Dele Alli "happy to play anywhere" for England
Dele Alli insists that he is "happy to play anywhere" for England ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Slovakia on Sunday.
Sep 2, 10:36
 Alex McCarthy of Crystal Palace during the 2015 Cape Town Cup Final match between Crystal Palace FC and Sporting Lisbon at Cape Town Stadium on July 26, 2015
Alex McCarthy replaces injured Fraser Forster in England squad
Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is called into Sam Allardyce's England squad following Southampton teammate Fraser Forster's withdrawal through injury.
Sep 1, 14:50
 Fraser Forster in action for Southampton on October 18, 2014
Southampton keeper Fraser Forster 'pulls out of England squad with injury'
Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster reportedly withdraws from the England squad due to an arm injury.
Aug 31, 22:20
 Michail Antonio celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between West Ham and Aston Villa on February 2, 2016
Michail Antonio included in Sam Allardyce's first England squad
England boss Sam Allardyce names his first squad as manager, handing a debut call-up to West Ham United winger Michail Antonio.
Aug 28, 19:34
 Head coach of England Gareth Southgate is seen before the international friendly match between U21 Czech Republic and U21 England at Letna Stadium on March 27, 2015
England considering interim Gareth Southgate appointment
FA chief executive Martin Glenn hints that Gareth Southgate could be appointed as interim England manager for their opening World Cup qualifier in September.
Jun 28, 23:11

Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City33009369
2Chelsea33007259
3Manchester UnitedMan Utd33006159
4Everton32104227
5Hull City32014226
6Middlesbrough31203215
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs31203215
8Arsenal31116514
9Leicester CityLeicester31113304
10West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom31112204
11Liverpool311156-14
12West Ham UnitedWest Ham310235-23
13Burnley310224-23
14Swansea CitySwansea310224-23
15Southampton302124-22
16Sunderland301235-21
17Crystal Palace301213-21
18Watford301236-31
19Bournemouth301225-31
20Stoke CityStoke301226-41
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