Hungary vs England: Predicted team - will Patrick Bamford start? How to watch, TV channel and stream details

By Ross Gregory
Published 2nd Sep 2021, 14:51 BST
Updated 2nd Sep 2021, 15:50 BST
England's striker Patrick Bamford (C) and teammates attend an England training session at St George's Park in Burton-on-Trent, central England, on September 1, 2021 ahead of of their FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying matches against Hungary, Andorra and Poland. - NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)England's striker Patrick Bamford (C) and teammates attend an England training session at St George's Park in Burton-on-Trent, central England, on September 1, 2021 ahead of of their FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying matches against Hungary, Andorra and Poland. - NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
England's striker Patrick Bamford (C) and teammates attend an England training session at St George's Park in Burton-on-Trent, central England, on September 1, 2021 ahead of of their FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying matches against Hungary, Andorra and Poland. - NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Patrick Bamford has been called into the England squad for their triple header – alongside Leeds United team-mate Kalvin Phillips

England play their first game since the Euro 2020 final this evening when they take on Hungary in a World Cup qualifier.

Gareth Southgate’s side get back on the road to Qatar when they travel to Budapest for the first of a triple header of international games. And this time, the Three Lions boss has included Leeds star Patrick Bamford in his squad, having snubbed him for the Euros.

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With three games played already, England currently sit top of their qualifying group having dispatched San Marino, Albania and Poland earlier in the year, but face a dangerous Hungary side who performed well at Euro 2020, and who sit second in Group I

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Football fever peaked in the summer when England were beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley, but the Three Lions must start again as they aim to reach the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

What time is Hungary vs England?

The game is played tonight, Thursday 2 September at the Puskas Stadium, Budapest.

Kick off is at 7.45pm.

Will England fans be allowed into the stadium?

No. The game will be played without any travelling fans following both FIFA and UEFA’s announcement that no away supporters will be permitted to attend any of September’s qualifiers due to ‘recent Covid spikes in Europe’ last month.

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However the home side can expect a similar scene to the Euro 2020 group stage games which saw capacity crowds able to roar on the national side in the Hungarian capital.

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