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England national football team
World Cup | Qualifiers
Sep 6, 2013 at 8pm UK
 
Moldova national football team

4-0

Gerrard (12'), Lambert (26'), Welbeck (45', 50')
FT(HT: 3-0)

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole casts an analytical eye over England's 4-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Moldova.

Match Report

England keep pace with their rivals following a 4-0 win over Moldova at Wembley on Friday evening.

Live Commentary

Find out how England overcame Moldova 4-0 with Sports Mole's text updates.

HT Report

Steven Gerrard, Rickie Lambert and Danny Welbeck all score in the first half to give England a 3-0 lead over Moldova.

Head to Head
Sep 5, 2013 7.45pm
Sep 7, 2012 7.45pm
Build-up
Generic image of a locker room
England WAGs book into team hotel ahead of World Cup qualifier?
The wives and girlfriends of the England team reportedly check themselves into the same hotel as their partners before tonight's World Cup qualifier.
Sep 6, 12:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Can Moldova upset England?
Sports Mole looks at some key areas in Friday's match between England and Moldova to see whether the visitors can spring a surprise.
Sep 6, 10:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Moldova coach Ion Caras: 'England are too good for us'
Moldova manager Ion Caras concedes that his side's chances of causing an upset against England are slender.
Sep 6, 00:48
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steven Gerrard: 'England are not weak'
England captain Steven Gerrard insists that the team is capable of having a successful World Cup campaign.
Sep 6, 00:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England boss Roy Hodgson: 'Moldova will be hard to beat'
England manager Roy Hodgson believes that Moldova will be "very hard" to beat in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier.
Sep 5, 18:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rickie Lambert to start for England against Moldova
Manager Roy Hodgson confirms that Rickie Lambert will start for England in their World Cup qualifier against Moldova tomorrow.
Sep 5, 17:23
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England's Roy Hodgson: 'We've been unlucky with injuries'
Roy Hodgson says that England have been 'unlucky' with injury woes following the withdrawal of Daniel Sturridge with a thigh problem.
Sep 5, 17:20
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steven Caulker ruled out of England's Moldova qualifier
Roy Hodgson announces that defender Steven Caulker will miss Friday's World Cup qualifier against Moldova after turning his ankle.
Sep 5, 17:04
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gary Cahill defends Joe Hart
Joe Hart receives backing from his England teammate and Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill.
Sep 4, 14:22
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England vs. Moldova: Previous meetings
Ahead of their meeting on Friday, Sports Mole looks back on the three previous clashes between England and Moldova.
Sep 4, 11:18
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England's James Milner: We must "finish the job"
England midfielder James Milner feels that his side must "finish the job" in World Cup qualifying starting with wins over Moldova and Ukraine this week.
Sep 3, 19:40
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