Andorra vs England – Match Overview
Andorra vs England, played on June 7, 2025, at RCDE Stadium, Barcelona, saw a sluggish England scrape past a well-drilled Andorra side ranked 173rd in the world.(The Guardian and The Skysport) Despite 83% possession, 10 shots, and 8 corners, England failed to find a breakthrough until Harry Kane converted a Noni Madueke assist early in the second half.
Line‑ups & Tactical Twist
England Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Pickford
- Defence: Reece James (left-back), Konsa, Burn, Jones (acting right-back).
- Midfield: Henderson, Bellingham, Rogers
- Attack: Madueke, Kane, Palmer
Manager Thomas Tuchel experimented significantly: shifting Reece James to left-back and deploying Curtis Jones defensively—a change that left pundits questioning roles.
Andorra Line‑up:
A resolute formation led by goalkeeper Iker Álvarez, who successfully kept England at bay during the first half.
Key Moments & Stats
- First Half:
- England dominated but lacked clarity in the final third—zero goals by halftime. Fans responded with boos.
- Noni Madueke stood out with a dangerous curling shot and sharp crosses.
- 50th Minute – Goal!
- Madueke pounced on a rebound and threaded a low cross to H. Kane, who calmly finished to register his 72nd England goal.
- Late Chances:
- Eze nearly doubled the lead, though his header was tipped over.
- England eased off despite Andorra threatening a surprise equalizer.
Looking Ahead
- England are unbeaten, topping Group K with a perfect record—9 points from 3 games.
- Up next: a tougher friendly against Senegal in Nottingham—an opportunity for England to regain form.
- Remain bottom of Group K, but their organized defense earned respect and deserved credit.
Final Takeaway
- Scoreline: England 1‑0 Andorra
- Goal: Kane (50′), assist by Madueke
- Strengths: Dominant possession; a few promising spells
- Weaknesses: Dull creativity, slow tempo, defensive rigidity
Despite being in the rank opposite end of the FIFA table, England’s lack of fluency at times made them look vulnerable. Andorra’s discipline challenged England to dig deep and though the outcome was never in doubt, the performance revealed areas to tighten up ahead of future qualifying and major tournament matches.
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