Euro 2020 Qualifiers: The routing continues! England batter Montenegro 5 - 1, survives early scare

England and Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling gestures for the home fans after netting the fifth goal for the Three Lions. According to suggestions from reports, Sterling and others were subjected to racial abuse from the stands - Michael Regan/Getty/TheGuardian

England survived an early scare to mount an impressive comeback and outclass Montenegro in Podgorica, in a game overshadowed by racist abuse directed at visiting players.

Manager Gareth Southgate gave first starts to youngsters Declan Rice and Callum Hudson-Odoi but England were stunned after only 17 minutes when Marko Vesovic gave Jordan Pickford no chance with a precise, curling finish.

England have now netted ten times in just two Euro 2020 Qualifiers.

Two wins from two Euro 2020 Qualifiers 👏👏
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2️⃣ wins from 2️⃣ for the #ThreeLions in #Euro2020 qualifying! 👏https://t.co/aXOMxEfncw
— England (@England) March 26, 2019

Everton defender Michael Keane headed home Barkley's free-kick as he nets his first international goal.

Ross Barkley turned in Chelsea team-mate Hudson-Odoi's shot to give them the lead before the break.

After determined work by Raheem Sterling, Barkley made it three for the visitors in the 59th minute.

Sterling once again, provided for Kane, who made it four for England, the Manchester City forward sealed England's victory with the fifth in the 80th minute.

However, the victory was marred by an unsavoury conclusion with Sterling clearly responding to taunts from the home fans in his goal celebration, and Hudson-Odoi having to retrieve an object thrown on to the pitch.

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