England 5-0 Andorra FT

The Three Lions cruise to a 5-0 win over Andorra, with Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch leading the way.

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The referee blows for full-time and it's another impressive performance and flying win as England kick off their Euro 2008 campaign with a five goal victory.

90+1' Jimenex is booked for a foul on Wes Brown.

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Ashley Cole almost gets on the end of another fine pass from Gerrard but he just fails to reach the ball with the greasy surface playing it's part.

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The attendance for the game is announced as 56,290 with a tremendous crowd enjoying a dominant display from England.

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Peter Crouch almost makes it another impressive hat-trick at the Theatre of Dreams. Latching on to a crisp pass from Johnson his side-footed effort just misses the far post

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Lampard loses possesion after being found by the impressive Lennon - but strangely the referee gives a drop ball in the area.

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Owen Hargreaves again comes close to scoring with a bouncing shot that is tipped over by Alvarez and it's another corner for England.

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Andorra make a rare foray into the Three Lions' half but the attack is well broken up by John Terry and he sets England on their way again.

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Johnson almost makes an instant impact after fine work from fellow substitute Richardson on the left flank, but the shot is well blocked.

70 Andrew Johnson comes on for the impressive Jermain Defoe.

69' Sivera is booked for a foul on Kieran Richardson.

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GOAL! Peter Crouch makes it five with a typical header although the credit goes to Aaron Lennon for a fine run and cross.

65 Aaron Lennon and Kieran Richardson have come on to replace Stewart Downing and Phil Neville.

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Owen Hargreaves cracks a tremendous effort off the right hand post from all of 25 yards, the Bayern Munich midfielder is desperately unlucky not to have notched his first goal for England.

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The England crowd are appreciating a really steady and confident performance by the Three Lions as it looks like being another thumping win for McClaren.

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There are plenty of gaps opening up and England look intent on exploiting them.

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It's a role reversal as Jermain Defoe finds himself wide right and firing a cross into the area, which almost finds Steven Gerrard.

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Ashley Cole is showing tremendous forward play and his dangerous cross almost gives Defoe his hat-trick. Alvarez is equal to the powerful drive to deny the Tottenham striker.

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Lampard takes a corner from the right hand side of the pitch, but it is met at the near post by the head of Lima who reaches the halfway line with his header.

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The break stops the rythym of the English attack momentarily, although there is no movement amongst the Three Lions substitutes suggesting the team is performing well.

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Antoni Sivera goes down injured during a challenge with Owen Hargreaves, the referee however shows little sympathy but England put the ball out to allow the physio to come on.

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England look increasingly potent as the possesion rate seems to rise with every passing minute. Everyone looks comfortable on the ball.

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Downing and Cole combine with Hargreaves to present Crouch with a chance to score number five. A fine cross from Downing is just too high for the tall striker.

49 Andorra are forced to replace Pujol through injury with Jimenez.

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GOAL! Defoe doubles his tally on the night with a finely taken goal making it 4-0 to England.

Well here we go then - the second half live from Old Trafford.

46 Andorra have made a change with Javier Sanchez being replaced by Juli Sanchez.

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The referee blows for half-time giving the Old Trafford crowd time to catch their breath after a flying first half performance.

45' Wes Brown is booked for a challenge inside the Andorran area.

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Defoe almost scores again as the Andorrans make a defensive error but Alvarez makes up for the mistake with a fine save.

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The rain begins to become a factor as the heavy downpour sets in, but it doesn't slow England as Downing delivers a fine cross that is cleared well by Lima

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Gerrard wins a free kick which is taken quickly showing England's intent to get moving. McClaren's words have obviously affected a lift in the tempo.

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England look to increase their lead before the break with John Terry stepping out of the back four and finding Lampard whose cross goes straight to the keepers' hands.

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GOAL! Jermain Defoe grabs his second goal for England, nipping in front of the first man to get on the end of a superb Steven Gerrard cross from the right.

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Gerrard shows typical determination to win the ball back after Ruiz fails to clear the ball.

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Silva calls a halt to the game with injury after a challenge with Owen Hargreaves, the delay allows England to regroup and renew their vigour.

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McClaren is calling from the technical area to his players to get the ball wide to stretch the play and force Andorra out of their comfort zone.

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Downing cuts in on his right foot and takes an ambitious effort on goal from 25 yards that fails to trouble Alvarez.

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The Three Lions are picking up where they left off at Old Trafford against Greece, with over 75% of the possesion thus far.

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Downing's run is halted on the corner of the area, giving Hargreaves the chance to shoot with a fantastic effort that is only denied by the woodwork.

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A foul by Phil Neville on the edge of the Andorran area gives Marcio Vieira the chance to take a breath.

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Peter Crouch wins a free kick for England in a dangerous position, Frank Lampard delivers the ball as the Andorrans look to step up from defence again frustrating the Three Lions.

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The flow of chances for McClaren's men drops slightly as Andorra begin to frustrate England with their deep defending and destructive midfield work.

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Silva goes down with a head injury before England make further headway into the final third looking to carry on the goalscoring.

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It remains a relentless tempo for England with constantly probing passing to try and bring Andorra out of their deep defensive starting position.

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Gerrard finds Crouch with a fine ball into the right flank, he in turn finds Neville but Alvarez clutches his cross with ease.

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Andorra show some good defensive organisation as they step up from a Downing free kick to catch England's attackers offside.

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Hargreaves gives away a free kick for a foul in the centre circle, although the attack comes to nothing and Robinson comes away with the ball.

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Crouch is targetted by Lampard with a fine lofted ball but the Liverpool striker is penalised for a push on Sanchez.

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GOAL! Steven Gerrard scores a truly outstanding goal. From a deep cross from Cole, Gerrard takes the ball down on his chest before driving the ball emphatically past Alvarez.

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Downing and Ashley Cole are linking up well early on and they look to be providing a constant threat in wide areas to England's opponents.

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Andorra look to make a counter attack through Lima, but his loose touch is immediately seized upon by the typically determined Hargreaves.

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A lovely guided corner from Frank Lampard almost leads to another goal for the England captain John Terry, whose fierce shot is just too high.

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Jermain Defoe has a chance to double the lead inside 60 seconds, though his snap shot with his left foot goes narrowly wide.

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GOAL! Fine attacking play by Ashley Cole leads to a chance for Peter Crouch and the prolific striker gives England the lead.

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Phil Neville delivers a long throw in towards Peter Crouch, but Andorra manage to hold their ground and clear their lines.

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Andorra have a free kick in their own area as the result of a foul by Steven Gerrard, although the Liverpool midfielder wanted a penalty for a push.