Sanchez to name unchanged NI team

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Lawrie Sanchez is set to field an unchanged team for the first time as Northern Ireland boss for the World Cup qualifier against England.

The province secured their first competitive win under Sanchez against Azerbaijan on Saturday and the same players look like facing the English.

"All those who played on Saturday gave themselves an excellent chance to play again in this game," said Sanchez.

"To be able to play the same team would be the ideal scenario."

The only minor injury dount had been over Leeds striker David Healy.

The province's record goalscorer was taken off with a slight thigh injury in the 2-0 success over Azerbaijan but trained with the rest of the squad on Monday and Tuesday.

"England at home is the one we have been looking forward to the most since the draw was made," said Healy.

"We can take some confidence from the result against Azerbaijan."

Healy will be searching to add to his record tally of 18 goals in what will be his 47th appearance for his country.

After he was taken off late in the second half against Azerbaijan, his replacement Warren Feeney took over the role of penalty taker and tucked away Northern Ireland's second goal five minutes from the end.

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"We did not play great but the main thing is that we won," added Healy.

"I would not imagine there is any danger of any of our players freezing. They play at play at a good level and are solid players."