England secured their third consecutive win in Euro 2024 qualifying with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Malta at Wembley Stadium on Friday night. The hosts dominated the game from start to finish, but were frustrated by a resilient Malta defence and some wasteful finishing. Harry Kane scored the opener from the penalty spot in the first half, after being booked for diving, and then added a second goal in the second half, after a clever assist from Trent Alexander-Arnold. England had 75% possession and 27 shots on goal, compared to Malta's 25% and 3, respectively. 1 The Three Lions created numerous chances, but were denied by Malta goalkeeper Henry Bonello, who made 12 saves, and the woodwork, which was hit three times. Malta, meanwhile, rarely threatened England's goal, and only managed one shot on target, which was easily saved by Jordan Pickford. England took the lead in the 31st minute, when Kane converted a penalty, after he was fouled by Ferdinando Apap in the box. The ...
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