As a competitive spectacle, this was predictably lacking. Andorra have made steps forward over the past five years or so but mainly in terms of restricting the number of hammerings they have suffered. All they wanted to do here was keep the scoreline down and they barely crossed the halfway line.
Yet as a spectacle itself, there was plenty to enjoy. England’s first return to Wembley since the penalty shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final was marked by a fun atmosphere and the continued feeling that this is a team that people can get behind.
Written by David Hytner at Wembley
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/sep/05/england-andorra-world-cup-2022-qualifier-match-report under the title “England fans show love for Saka as Lingard doubles up in win over Andorra”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
