Qualification is almost in the bag for England and wins against Malta and Slovakia over the international break will allow Gareth Southgate to start thinking about his squad for the World Cup.

Malta are unlikely to put up much of a fight on Friday, with Monday's home game against Slovakia expected to be a sterner test, but the reality is the Three Lions should take six points out of six and their prices reflect their status as strong favourites.

Fortunately, dabblebet have provided a tempting price boost, with odds of 9/2 (5.5) offered for England to beat Malta with Dele Alli scoring the first goal of the game.

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Although Spurs have had a mixed opening couple of weeks in the new Premier League season, Alli has continued his excellent form from the previous campaign with two goals in three games.

Alli scored the opening goal in a 2-0 win at Newcastle United and he was also the man who broke the deadlock against Burnley on Sunday, although his side were pegged back by a late equaliser.

The combination between Alli and his Spurs team-mate Harry Kane looks key for Southgate as he moves towards the World Cup, and the midfielder is great value to get the opening goal in Malta.

A boosted price of 9/2 (5.5) with dabblebet on Alli to score first in an England victory looks a great way to back the Three Lions, who are just 1/20 (1.05) to win the match.

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Adding goals to his game at international level should be one of the main aims for Alli during this season, as the 21-year-old has only scored twice for England so far.

One of those goals came on his first start, a fine strike against France, which announced his name on the global stage. But his goals record for Spurs is vastly superior to his figures for the Three Lions.

What's for sure is that Alli will see a game against Malta as a chance to boost his tally and with Kane yet to score this season, he might be Southgate's biggest goal threat in Malta on Friday.

A price boost to 9/2 (5.5) for Alli to score first against Malta, with England going on to win the game, therefore looks to be a smashing bet for the international break.

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