England Team Update: Stones Out, Strong Side Expected Against Andorra
John Stones withdrew from the squad yesterday due to a muscle injury, but the remaining 24 players are fully fit. As a result, Jarell Quansah was omitted from the matchday squad this morning, as only 23 players can be selected for the game. The central defender, who moved from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen this summer, has been called up to three England squads under two different managers but is still awaiting his senior debut.
Harry Kane has been confirmed to start for England tonight, with a strong lineup expected despite the absences of Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Adam Wharton, and Bukayo Saka due to injury. Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence, both newly called up, could make their international debuts in this match.
Group K: England vs. Andorra
With Villa Park hosting an England international for the first time in two decades—while Wembley prepares for a concert—the focus turns to the national team’s performance. Anything less than a convincing win against their opponents, widely seen as underdogs, would spark scrutiny ahead of their next match in Belgrade on Tuesday.
England currently leads Group K with a flawless record, making World Cup qualification all but certain. However, with little at stake, discussions will likely center on lineup choices, tactics, and the broader implications of the team’s selections, even if the match ends in a straightforward victory.
It’s worth noting that England only managed a 1-0 win in their last meeting with Andorra in June, but the visitors will face a tougher challenge this time. Kick-off is at 5pm (BST), with team news and updates to come beforehand.
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