Gareth Southgate’s England have been paired with Poland, Hungary, Albania, Andorra and San Marino in World Cup qualifying.
Only the winner of Group I is guaranteed a spot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and the Three Lions will have to be on their mettle when they take on Poland in particular.
Hungary are an emerging force and could be a potential banana skin for Southgate’s side, while it would be a major surprise were the team to drop points against Albania, Andorra or San Marino.
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Qualifying will get underway on March 24, 2021 before concluding in the middle of November.