MX23RW : Monday, December 23 00:38:45| >> :120:8382:8382:
England national football team
World Cup | Qualifiers
Oct 11, 2013 at 8pm UK
 
Montenegro national football team

4-1

Rooney (48'), Boskovic (62' og.), Townsend (78'), Sturridge (90' pen.)
FT(HT: 0-0)
Reaction
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
Roy Hodgson 'monitored Andros Townsend at Queens Park Rangers'
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that Andros Townsend has been on his radar since his performances on loan at Queens Park Rangers last season.
Oct 13, 10:44
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
Roy Hodgson lashes out at England critics
England manager Roy Hodgson dismisses critics who he feels talk "a complete load of rubbish".
Oct 13, 06:16
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 reveals Andros Townsend dilemma
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that he "agonised" over playing Andros Townsend against Montenegro on Friday.
Oct 12, 22:57
Generic image of a locker room
Adrian Chiles apologises for Polish remark
ITV Sport presenter Adrian Chiles apologises for a comment he made about Polish people in the aftermath of England's 4-1 win over Montenegro last night.
Oct 12, 16:34
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
Andros Townsend hails England goal as "dream come true"
England winger Andros Townsend says that it is a "dream come true" to mark his first cap at international level with a goal.
Oct 12, 16:15
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
Danny Welbeck pleased with England patience
England forward Danny Welbeck praises his team's refusal to get frustrated during Friday's 4-1 win over Montenegro in World Cup qualifying.
Oct 12, 16:08
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: "Andros Townsend was the difference"
England defender Gary Cahill hails the performance of Andros Townsend during Friday's 4-1 win over Montenegro in their World Cup qualifier.
Oct 12, 15:50
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
Kyle Walker rues "stupid" yellow card
England defender Kyle Walker admits that he was "stupid" to pick up a yellow card during Friday's 4-1 victory over Montenegro in World Cup qualifying.
Oct 12, 15:33
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
Roy Hodgson: 'Montenegro win was important'
England manager Roy Hodgson admits that it would have been a "major problem" had England not beaten Montenegro last night.
Oct 12, 14:44
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
Phil Jagielka: 'England deserved big win'
Phil Jagielka insists that England's 4-1 victory over Montenegro on Friday did not flatter the national team.
Oct 12, 11:52
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 4-1 Montenegro: Twitter reacts
Sports Mole looks back on the Twitter reaction to England's 4-1 victory over Montenegro at Wembley last night.
Oct 12, 10:50
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
Roy Hodgson hails Andros Townsend's England debut
Roy Hodgson praises winger Andros Townsend for his impressive debut for England against Montenegro on Friday.
Oct 12, 06:53
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
Wayne Rooney hails Andros Townsend's England debut
Wayne Rooney is impressed with Andros Townsend's debut for England against Montenegro on Friday.
Oct 12, 06:33
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
Andros Townsend enjoying "fantastic form"
England's newest cap Andros Townsend insists that he must now maintain a "fantastic" start to the season after scoring on his international debut last night.
Oct 12, 01:27
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: 'Patience key to comfortable win'
England captain Steven Gerrard insists that his side's controlled, patient approach paid off after a 4-1 over Montenegro in World Cup qualifying.
Oct 12, 00:27
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
Wayne Rooney praises England's attacking approach
England striker Wayne Rooney insists that Roy Hodgson's bold team selection created the platform for last night's 4-1 win over Montenegro.
Oct 12, 00:11
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
Roy Hodgson relieved Andros Townsend gamble paid off
England manager Roy Hodgson praises Andros Townsend for a memorable debut against Montenegro, while admitting that he agonised over the decision to start the young winger.
Oct 11, 23:42
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
Roy Hodgson: 'England job only half done'
England boss Roy Hodgson insists that it is only 'job half done' after the Three Lions beat Montenegro in the first of their crucial World Cup qualifying double bill.
Oct 11, 22:59

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's vital 4-1 win over Montenegro at Wembley this evening.

Match Report

Debutante Andros Townsend is among the scorers as England beat Montenegro 4-1 at Wembley to move back to the top of World Cup qualification Group H.

Live Commentary

Relive England's 4-1 win over Montenegro with Sports Mole's live play-by-play account of the match.

HT Report

England, temporarily at least, drop to second place in Group H after Ukraine win and Montenegro hold them at 0-0 in the first half of their World Cup qualifier at Wembley.

Team News

Roy Hodgson hands an international debut to winger Andros Townsend, and also starts Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck for England's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the World Cup qualifier between England and Montenegro, with both nations still able to qualify automatically.

Head to Head
Mar 26, 2013 8pm
Build-up
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
Andros Townsend to start for England against Montenegro?
England manager Roy Hodgson reportedly hands Andros Townsend a starting spot in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro.
Oct 11, 16:25
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
Tom Cleverley withdraws from England squad
Midfielder Tom Cleverley is ruled out of England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers with a calf injury.
Oct 11, 13:10
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 'to drop Jack Wilshere'
England manager Roy Hodgson will reportedly drop Jack Wilshere from tonight's starting lineup against Montenegro.
Oct 11, 09:25
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
Roy Hodgson: 'The nation expects World Cup qualification'
England manager Roy Hodgson says that the nation is expecting the Three Lions to make the World Cup finals.
Oct 10, 23:48
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
Roy Hodgson pleased with Wembley form
England manager Roy Hodgson is pleased with his side's form at Wembley.
Oct 10, 14:26
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 must deliver over next two games'
England captain Steven Gerrard regards his side's games against Montenegro and Poland as two of the biggest matches of his international career.
Oct 10, 14:05
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
England manager Roy Hodgson: "All players fit"
England manager Roy Hodgson says that it is good to have a full squad available for selection.
Oct 10, 14:02
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 forward options please Wayne Rooney
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney hails the quality of centre-forwards in the England squad.
Oct 9, 14:12
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. Montenegro: Previous meetings
Ahead of Friday's Wembley clash, Sports Mole reviews the three previous meetings between England and Montenegro.
Oct 9, 11:05
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
Stevan Jovetic: 'All the pressure on England'
Montenegro striker Stevan Jovetic puts all the pressure on England ahead of Friday's crunch World Cup qualifier at Wembley.
Oct 9, 01:08
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!