Attendance: 61,598
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World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Group Stage
Oct 5, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
![Slovenia national football team Slovenia national football team](https://sm.imgix.net/21/12/slolog_1.png?w=60&h=60&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
1-0
Kane (94')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Reaction
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Kevin Keegan: 'England reliant on Harry Kane, Dele Alli'
Kevin Keegan believes that England "have a chance" of success at the World Cup next summer as long as Harry Kane and Dele Alli arrive at the competition fit and firing.
Oct 6, 21:24
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Gareth Southgate: 'England will not become Spain in next eight months'
Gareth Southgate plays down England's hopes of mounting a serious World Cup challenge by claiming that they will not "become Spain in the next eight months".
Oct 5, 22:47
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Gareth Southgate: 'England have a hell of a lot of work to do'
Gareth Southgate acknowledges that England "have a hell of a lot of work to do" after qualifying for the 2018 World Cup thanks to Thursday's 1-0 win over Slovenia.
Oct 5, 22:26
![England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017 England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Hart: 'England game was difficult for crowd'
England goalkeeper Joe Hart praises the fans at Wembley for putting up with a "difficult" game as the Three Lions claimed a 1-0 win over Slovenia on Thursday night.
Oct 5, 22:13
The Match
Match Report
England book their spot at the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Slovenia in their penultimate Group F fixture on Thursday night.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between England and Slovenia from Wembley, which ended in a 1-0 home win.
Team News
England boss Gareth Southgate includes both Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Raheem Sterling in his starting lineup for the World Cup qualifier with Slovenia.
Preview
Sports Mole previews England's crucial World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, with the Three Lions just one win away from booking their place at Russia 2018.
Head to Head
Oct 11, 2016 7.45pm
Group Stage
Slovenia
0-0
England
Jun 14, 2015 5pm
Qualifiers
Slovenia
2-3
England
Nov 15, 2014 5pm
Qualifiers
England
3-1
Slovenia
Jun 23, 2010 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paul Merson: 'Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain lucky to play for England'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson says that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is lucky to feature in Gareth Southgate's England squad.
Oct 5, 18:27
![Raheem Sterling makes a friend during an England training session on August 29, 2017 Raheem Sterling makes a friend during an England training session on August 29, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Raheem Sterling given full backing of Gareth Southgate
Raheem Sterling is "in a good place" and has the resilience to make an impact in England's double-header against Slovenia and Lithuania, according to Gareth Southgate.
Oct 5, 13:42
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Report: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to start against Slovenia
England's starting XI for Thursday evening's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia has reportedly been leaked, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain among the starters.
Oct 5, 13:09
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England star Harry Kane: 'Being captain will not change how I play'
Harry Kane says that his game does not change when he pulls on the captain's armband as he prepares to skipper England in Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
Oct 4, 15:56
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Harry Kane to captain England against Slovenia, but no permanent skipper chosen
Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane is confirmed as England captain for Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
Oct 4, 14:50
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London Tube strike called off ahead of England World Cup qualifier
A planned Tube strike that would have coincided with England versus Slovenia is called off.
Oct 3, 21:48
![Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur on September 30, 2017 Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur on September 30, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sam Allardyce: 'Harry Kane should be England captain'
Sam Allardyce believes that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane should be England's captain ahead of the national team's final World Cup qualifying matches.
Oct 3, 14:18
![John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017 John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John Stones: 'Harry Kane can hit new heights'
Manchester City defender John Stones believes that England teammate Harry Kane is capable of reaching new heights after establishing himself as England's top striker.
Oct 3, 11:02
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England, Slovenia clash will go ahead despite planned Tube strike
The FA confirms that the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovenia will go ahead as planned on Thursday, despite the possibility of a Tube strike.
Oct 2, 20:18
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Ryan Bertrand: 'England still have work to do this week'
Ryan Bertrand says that England's work "is not finished" as they seek to pick up the result required against Slovenia to book a place at Russia 2018.
Oct 2, 18:23
![Phil Jones in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017 Phil Jones in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Phil Jones, Fabian Delph fitness doubts for England
England pair Phil Jones and Fabian Delph sat out training on Monday afternoon and could return to their clubs for further treatment.
Oct 2, 16:08
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England boss Gareth Southgate: 'Fabian Delph will provide competition'
England boss Gareth Southgate says that Fabian Delph will provide competition in his squad after handing a recall to the Manchester City midfielder.
Sep 28, 14:55
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England fans 'facing commuter chaos' as Tube strike announced
Tube strike action has been announced for October 5, which is the day that England are scheduled to take on Slovenia in a qualifying fixture at Wembley Stadium.
Sep 19, 18:40