This Thursday, October 5, 2017 (11:45 AM Pacific) England will host Slovenia at Wembley Stadium for a match in the UEFA 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Both teams are in the tight race for a World Cup spot out of Group F in the competition and should deliver a hard-fought encounter.
How to Watch England vs Slovenia
The England vs Slovenia match will be broadcast this Thursday, October 5 at 11:45 AM Pacific:
TV Schedule: Fox Sports 2, Fox Deportes
Watch Live Online: Sling TV (Watch 7 Days Free)
Match Preview
England is currently leading Group F with 20 points but is not guaranteed a spot in the next World Cup just yet with Slovakia, Slovenia and Scotland not far behind. The Three Lions are undefeated in these qualifiers and have won their last two games in the competition. Striker Harry Kane is currently in tremendous form with Tottenham and he has put in a shift with the national team as well, with three goals so far in these qualifiers. This will not be an easy match, but England did defeat Slovenia 3-2 the last time the two teams met, and this time around, the British side should have more of an edge playing at Wembley.
Slovenia has done surprisingly well in these European qualifiers, currently third in Group F with 14 points. The Central European side is just a point behind second-place Slovakia and six points behind first-place England. The three points from this game are almost necessary for any World Cup aspirations but it could prove to be a complicated game away from home. Some of the standout players for Srečko Katanec include Jan Oblak, Valter Birsa and Josip Iličić, who has three goals in this tournament. The game should be a highly competitive affair and offer an exciting match for fans this Thursday.
