San Marino vs. England: preview and betting tips

England will conclude World Cup qualifying with a match in San Marino. The first one plays the last one, the favourite is clear, the players of the wider squad should get a chance. What to expect from Monday’s game?

England are the outright qualifiers, although ironically a loss to San Marino could drop them to second place. However, that would probably be the biggest setback for a favourite in the history of football. In the group, Albion lost only four points for two draws.

San Marino confirm their role as Europe’s weakest team. Even one goal scored can be considered a success, while the number of goals conceded is 36. And on Monday they will probably go over 40.

Reece James, who has already scored seven goals (4+3) as a right-back, should get his chance. Emile Smith-Rowe is also expecting his first start in the starting line-up, the young midfielder has assisted two goals in addition to four.

Twenty-one-year-old central midfielder David Tomassini scored San Marino’s only goal in qualifying. The mainstay of the team is goalkeeper Elia Benedettini, who is capturing the club scene in the third Italian league.

England’s offense is working at its best, with Albion scoring fourteen goals in their last four games.

San Marino, on the other hand, have scored at least three times in their last five games.

Given that Gareth Southgate is likely to bring in a wider squad, I think England will win by six goals at most.