England vs Kosovo result: Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho star in helter-skelter Euro 2020 qualifier

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Gareth Southgate praises Harry Kane's England hat-trick

Jadon Sancho announced himself on the international stage in some style, scoring twice on a night when England's ruthless edge made up for some shambolic defending in a thrilling, high-scoring win against Kosovo.

A sell-out St Mary's crowd bore witness to the most entertaining qualifier in many a year as Gareth Southgate's men continued their march to Euro 2020 with an enthralling, if at times unconvincing, 5-3 victory on the south coast.

Defensive errors gifted Kosovo a shock opener and then second-half hope, but a clinical first half proved decisive as Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane goals were complemented by an own goal and quickfire brace from Sancho in a helter-skelter clash.

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Here's Miguel Delaney's piece following England's victory over Bulgaria on the economic disparity in the international game:

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Kosovo fans make their presence known outside St Mary's.

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Mason Mount and James Maddison are again on the bench for England tonight. There have been calls for both to start, particularly after Mount's impressive cameo against Bulgaria. But they will have to take their chance if called upon as substitutes.

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Gareth Southgate, speaking to ITV Sport:  "Jadon Sancho is in to freshen up the team. We have good players to come in and it's a chance in the wide areas to refresh the group.

"His ability one against one to beat players, his decision making is excellent. His number of goals and assists at Dortmund speaks for itself."

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Kosovo manager Bernard Challandes, speaking to ITV Sport: "Clearly, for the players, it was a dream to play at Wembley. As a coach a game is a game, perhaps to play here it's better for us.

"It was at first a disappointment but now we play against England, the stadium is very nice.

"Why not a surprise? We have to try."

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The teams are out at St Mary's and it's time for the national anthems...