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Men's Euro Qualifiers
MKD vs ENG
Men's Euro Qualifiers
Tose Proeski National Arena, Skopje
North Macedonia
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England
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Full-Time: 1 - 1
That's all from me for this Euro Qualifier between North Macedonia and England. I've been Danny Johnston, thanks for following along live on Tribe.
Southgate and the English fans will be slightly frustrated with his side's showings in their past two matches. They had already qualified so the stakes were low, but the performance levels are not where they would have liked them to be. The likes of Grealish, Foden and Saka saw a lot of the ball today but were not able to break this North Macedonia side down. In the end, they at least get a draw thanks to Atanasov's own goal.
North Macedonia were physical and combative all evening. They didn't put a lot together in the attacking third, but defended well all night, consistently getting bodies in the way. Ultimately, it is a draw that not too many would have expected and the home side will quite happily take it.
The points are shared in Skopje! It's another rather underwhelming performance from England, but they do end their qualifying campaign unbeaten. North Macedonia will be very pleased to end their own qualifying campaign with a point against the team ranked fourth in the world.
90+6'
SHOT! Phillips finds Walker out wide who lofts a cross into the middle, picking out Kane. Near the penalty spot, the striker competes with Manev to head the ball. The ball flies away well wide of the goal. Kane thinks the final touch came off the defender but the goal kick is given.
90+5'
Phillips rolls the ball across to Rice. He knocks it forward to Kane who can hold it up before playing it wide to Rashford. Cutting onto his right, he looks to fizz a cross into the middle but the home side make another important block.
90+4'
Walker rolls the free kick short to Foden who can then clip the ball forward into the box. This is easily headed away by North Macedonia and Bardhi can bring it away.
90+3'
Foden goes down in midfield and wins a free kick for England in a central position in North Macedonia's half.
90+3'
It's become a bit sloppy from England in the last minute or so. Kane's pass was played straight to a North Macedonia defender. The hosts now seem pretty happy to just clear the ball long. Rashford then tries to run down the left but runs straight out of play.