England vs Australia score, result, highlights as Three Lions second ...
England have warmed up for their crunch Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy with a tight 1-0 friendly win over Australia at Wembley.
Gareth Southgate made sweeping changes to his his starting line up to give his back up stars a chance to impress ahead of their showdown with the defending European champions.
However, the hosts struggled against a resilient Australia in the first half, as Ollie Watkins' tame shot bounced back off the post.
Southgate's half time message saw England step up a gear after the restart and Watkins popped up from close range to poke home Jack Grealish's low cross.
Watkins' intervention proved to be enough to secure the win but Southgate will be left with mixed emotions on England's performance.
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England vs Australia final score Final Result Goalscorers England 1 Watkins Australia 0 —Lineups:
England (4-2-3-1): Johnstone (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Dunk, Tomori (Stones, 60), Colwill — Gallagher (Phillips, 60), Henderson (Trippier, 60) — Bowen, Maddison (Foden, 70), Grealish (Rashford, 60) — Watkins (Nketiah, 70).
Australia (4-2-3-1): Ryan (GK) — Strain (Miller, 72), Souttar, Burgess, Rowles (Behich, 84) — Baccus, Irvine — Boyle (Mabil, 84), Metcalfe(Toure, 90), Goodwin (Borello, 72) — Duke (Bos, 72)
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England vs Australia live updates, highlights England's second string endure mixed night against stubborn SocceroosSouthgate's pre-game plan against Australia was clear with a starting XI aimed at resting his key players and offering a chance to his back up options.
There is a strong chance that all eleven starters against Australia do not start against Italy on October 17.
Watkins' goal was a high point on the night for the Aston Villa striker but other players pushing for a start against Luciano Spalletti's team only showed flashes of promise.
Southgate is a creature of habit in defence, with changes from his normal back line very unlikely, and Jack Grealish looked short on match fitness, despite laying on a assist for Watkins.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 13, 2023James Maddison is the Premier League's in form player, based on a superb start to life at Tottenham, and he could retain his spot, if Southgate wants more creativity in his midfield, but it will be a close call.
Southgate's Italy plan remains unchangedBy making so many changes, Southgate has ensured the clamour for starting Maddison and Jarrod Bowen was answered, with no impact on Euro 2024 qualification.
Bowen, Maddison, Grealish and others are valuable options for Southgate and England but the former defender remains unshakable in his loyalty to certain players and tactics.
A lack of left back will be covered by Kieran Trippier against Italy with Southgate unflinching in his backing of Harry Maguire.
A patchy performance against the Socceroos will justify Southgate's stance on the status quo but the absence of Bukayo Saka could give Maddison a crucial chance.
FULL TIME: ENGLAND 1 AUSTRALIA 0Southgate's England get over the winning line at Wembley as Ollie Watkins' close range finish secures victory over Australia.
It was a mixed performance from the squad players on Soutgate's roster, but a win is a positive for the hosts, ahead of the crucial clash with Italy.
A 1️⃣-0️⃣ victory for the #ThreeLions at @wembleystadium ???? pic.twitter.com/m1D2P9NWRi — England (@England) October 13, 2023
90 mins: Three minutes added on
85 mins: Australia are pushing for an equaliser here with successive corners and England need to stay organised.
79 mins: Australia are still posing a threat to England's 1-0 lead as Conor Metcalfe heads wide from a corner and the offside flag flashes up.
70 mins: Changes from both sides as the clock ticks down as goal scorer Watkins is replaced by debutant Eddie Nketiah.
Four swaps for Australia
65 mins: Rashford already causing problems for Australia since his introduction with changes imminent for Australia.
60 mins: A quadruple change from Southgate for the final 30 minutes as Kieran Trippier, John Stones, Marcus Rashford and Kalvin Phillips come on.
56 mins: 1-0 ENGLAND!England's positive start to the second period brings its reward at Wembley!
Trent Alexander-Arnold's fantastic cross is steered back across goal by Grealish and Watkins pokes home from a yard out!
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OUTSTANDING build up play from Trent and Grealish, Watkins is there to put England in front ????#C4Football | #ENGAUS | #MutualRespect @AskNationwide pic.twitter.com/hytp87uMob
— Channel 4 Sport (@C4Sport) October 13, 202350 mins: No changes at the break for either team and a bright start from England as Maddison's strike is deflected behind by Souttar.
46 mins: BACK UNDERWAY AT WEMBLEY! — England (@England) October 13, 2023 HALF TIME: ENGLAND 0 AUSTRALIA 0All square at the break on a rainy night at Wembley! The tackles have been flying in and both sides have carved out chances to find the breakthrough but no goals so far for Southgate's much changed Three Lions!
All square at the halfway stage at @wembleystadium. pic.twitter.com/tLRuUt1yxZ
— England (@England) October 13, 2023 44 mins: Australia should be 1-0 up.....Great hold up play from Martin Boyle against Colwill to slip in Ryan Strain but his effort is cleared off the line by a sliding Lewis Dunk.
Huge chance for the Socceroos!
40 mins: England need to improve in midfield as some sloppy passing almost lets Australia counter.
35 mins: It's turning into a real battle here at Wembley as Colwill and Baccus are yellow carded for a pushing match and Conor Gallagher then goes into the book for a late tackle on Craig Goodwin.
30 mins: CHANCES AT BOTH ENDS!England make a mess of clearing a Australia corner and Kye Rowles hooks an effort over the bar. England look to burst forward and Watkins gets past Mat Ryan, but his effort trickles across the goal line and hits the post!
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Watkins rounds the keeper and hits the post, so close to the opener for @England ????#C4Football | #ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/9eLLwZ32V7
— Channel 4 Sport (@C4Sport) October 13, 2023So close for the Aston Villa man.
24 mins: Australia storm forward and Baccus' low ball into the box is volleyed just wide by Mitchell Duke. James Maddison makes an angle for a shot at the other end but it's WILDLY off target!
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— Channel 4 Sport (@C4Sport) October 13, 202320 mins: Australia are set up perfectly to frustrate England and win set pieces as Jackson Irvine heads a corner just wide.
Grealish looks to tiptoe his way into the Australia box but Harry Souttar gets back in position to clear.
14 mins: Half chance for Australia as Keanu Baccus' shot clips off Fikayo Tomori and Sam Johnstone makes a diving stop.
10 mins: WHAT A CHANCE FOR ENGLAND!Bowen's reverse pass releases Grealish inside the Australia box, his cross flashes across the six-yard line, but Watkins' air shot sees the chance missed.
5 mins: The soaked surface is already playing an important role as Watkins and Jack Grealish are sent flying by some robust Australia tackles.
The visitors launch a few long throws into the England box but the home side clear up.
KICK OFF: ENGLAND VS AUSTRALIA!Referee Stephanie Frappart gets the contest underway as she becomes the first female referee to officiate a men's senior international at Wembley.
— England (@England) October 13, 20235 mins to KO: Two rousing national anthems at a rainy Wembley ahead of kickoff!
Almost time. ⌛️ pic.twitter.com/RqdxyS8ZZh
— England (@England) October 13, 202310 mins to KO: Jarrod Bowen has been in superb form for West Ham this season with five Premier League goals. He starts tonight and a positive performance could put him in the reckoning to start against Italy.
Ready, @_JarrodBowen. ???? pic.twitter.com/GDdm6UuwpY
— England (@England) October 13, 202330 mins to KO: Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Maddison have been having some sharp banter this week!
This response from Trent Alexander-Arnold when asked if he told James Maddison he wanted a replay against Spurs ???? pic.twitter.com/XEpBFoADN6
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) October 13, 20231 hour to KO: TEAM NEWS IS IN!
Plenty of changes from Southgate as Levi Colwill makes his senior debut and Jordan Henderson captains the Three Lions!
Your #ThreeLions starting tonight! ???? pic.twitter.com/1olbk0hfry
— England (@England) October 13, 2023Mat Ryan captains Australia on his 83rd cap.
— Subway Socceroos (@Socceroos) October 13, 20231 hour 15 mins to KO: Can England avoid the curse of Friday the 13th tonight?
13 - Tonight will be only England's third ever international match played on Friday the 13th - they lost the previous two, 3-1 against Sweden in May 1949 and 2-0 against Spain in November 2015. Spooked. pic.twitter.com/K7ypMNtshs
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 13, 20231 hour 30 mins to KO: Arnold wants the Socceroos to push for a win tonight!
— Subway Socceroos (@Socceroos) October 13, 20231 hour 45 mins to KO: Southgate had a word of warning for his players ahead of tonight and the final stages of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
"We need to give people opportunities to show what they can do." ????
Hear from Gareth Southgate ahead of tonight's game against Australia... pic.twitter.com/CMOvcuIcoE
2 hours to KO: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of this friendly. A clash with Australia launched Rooney's England career back in 2023; can one of Southgate's young team stake a claim for his Euro 2024 squad tonight?
When @WayneRooney made his #ThreeLions debut against tonight's opponents ???? pic.twitter.com/1pXJaaNi1f
— England (@England) October 13, 2023 England vs Australia lineupsSouthgate opts for a heavily rotated side in this game, as he looks to keep certain players fresh to face Italy, next week with Levi Colwill making his senior debut.
England lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Johnstone (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Dunk, Tomori, Colwill — Gallagher, Henderson — Bowen, Maddison, Grealish — Watkins.
England subs (14): Pickford (GK), Ramsdale (GK), Trippier, Maguire, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Rice, Rashford, Kane, Foden, Phillips, Bellingham, Nketiah.
Former Arsenal and Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan captains Australia. Another face familiar in English football, Harry Souttar starts in defence for the visitors.
Australia lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ryan (GK) — Strain, Souttar, Burgess, Rowles — Baccus, Irvine — Boyle, Metcalfe, Goodwin— Duke
Australia subs (12): Redmayne (GK), Glover (GK), Degenek, Bos, Silvera, Borrello, Mabil, O'Neill, Behich, Miller, Luongo, Circati.
England vs Australia live stream, TV channelThis England vs. Australia international friendly match kicks off at 7:45 p.m. local time from Wembley Stadium in London.
Date Kickoff time TV Streaming USA Fri Oct. 13 2:45 p.m. ET Fox Soccer Plus Fubo Canada Fri Oct. 13 2:45 p.m. ET — DAZN UK Fri Oct. 13 7:45 p.m. BST Channel 4 All 4 Australia Sat Oct. 14 5:45 a.m. AEST Network 10 10Play, Paramount+USA: This game will broadcast on Fox Soccer Plus, with Fubo subscribers able to access the live stream.
Canada: England vs Australia is available for streaming via DAZN.
Australia: The game is available free-to-air on Network 10, with streaming options via 10Play and Paramount+.
UK: This match is available for broadcast and streaming via Channel 4's free-to-air services.
