FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Harry Maguire Strikes Late As England See Off Poland To Keep Perfect Record

Harry Maguire thundered residence a late winner as England beat Poland 2-1 on Wednesday to grab management of their World Cup qualifying group with three wins from three. Captain Harry Kane gave Gareth Southgate's males a first-half lead from the penalty spot however they pale at an empty Wembley and have been punished when Jakub Moder struck after a defensive howler from John Stones. England appeared prone to drop their first factors of the marketing campaign earlier than Manchester United defender Maguire saved Stones's blushes with 5 minutes remaining after an help from the Manchester Metropolis man.

The nervy win means England high Group I with 9 factors after snug wins earlier within the worldwide window towards San Marino and Albania.

Solely the workforce that finishes high of the group are assured a spot on the World Cup finals in Qatar subsequent 12 months.

"We were very good in the first half, we were in control of the game and to concede a goal like we did can hit the team," Southgate informed ITV. 

"They stuck at it, they recovered their composure and got an important set-play winner."

The England boss praised Stones for bouncing again after his doubtlessly expensive error, including: "You can fold in those moments and he didn't."

- Lewandowski out - 

The guests, who haven't crushed England since 1973, have been lacking injured Bayern Munich sharpshooter Robert Lewandowski and have been depleted following a coronavirus outbreak within the camp.

England made only one change from the aspect that began Sunday's match in Tirana, with Chelsea full-back Ben Chilwell coming in for Manchester United's Luke Shaw.

The house aspect took the lead their soccer deserved within the nineteenth minute after Raheem Sterling charged into the field and was upended by Barnsley defender Michal Helik.

Kane smashed the spot-kick down the center, giving Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny no likelihood.

In doing so, he grew to become England's all-time main penalty scorer with 10 targets from the spot -- transferring one away from Frank Lampard.

The purpose compelled Poland to be extra proactive however Raheem Sterling was a relentless hazard on the left aspect of the England assault, almost organising the energetic Phil Foden after which happening a slaloming run into the opposition penalty space.

Szczesny made a high quality save from a strong Kane shot as England tried to show the screw however for all their dominance, they have been compelled to accept a 1-0 lead on the break. 

The house aspect have been once more in management at first of the second half however didn't create clear openings and the guests equalised towards the run of play after Stones was caught in possession.

The Metropolis defender, who has been in high quality type this season, was in no hazard when he acquired the ball on the precise aspect of the England penalty space however Brighton midfielder Moder robbed him and completed emphatically after amassing an Arkadiusz Milik return go.

Substitute Milik headed vast when introduced with an opportunity as England struggled to recapture their earlier rhythm towards their galvanised opponents.

England huffed and puffed however Southgate stayed affected person, refusing to show to the substitutes' bench.

Promoted

He was rewarded when Maguire completed powerfully after central defensive associate Stones headed a nook again throughout purpose.

Defeat for Poland leaves them fourth within the group behind England, Hungary and Albania.