England face Finland on Sunday night seeking to get their UEFA Nations League marketing campaign again on observe.
Lee Carlsey’s males suffered a shock setback after shedding at residence to Greece on Thursday however have a right away alternative to reply in Helsinki.
England will begin as sturdy favourites towards a Finland group ranked sixty fourth on this planet and who haven’t saved a clear sheet in eight video games. The hosts are with out a level after three video games within the group and misplaced 2-0 at Wembley final month.
England sit the second, three factors behind leaders Greece after their shock setback on Thursday.
The group winners earn automated promotion into the highest tier of the Nations League with the runners-up consigned to a play-off.
England XI vs Finland – Predicted lineup and group information
England group information
England can be with out Bukayo Saka for the journey to Finland after the Arsenal winger left the camp.
Saka sustained a leg harm within the defeat to Greece and has returned to his membership facet for evaluation on the difficulty. Noni Madueke was introduced on as Saka’s substitute, although Cole Palmer or Phil Foden may very well be moved to the fitting flank to switch the 23-year-old.
The primary speaking level from Carsley’s choice towards Greece was the choice to go for a facet with out a recognised ahead. Jude Bellingham began in a sophisticated function with Foden, Palmer, Saka and Anthony Gordon all chosen in an experimental lineup.
England are anticipated to return to the tried and examined to face Finland with Harry Kane in line to return. The 31-year-old was not included within the squad to face Greece after selecting up a knock in Bayern Munich’s draw with Eintracht Frankfurt final weekend.
Kane is accessible for the sport, whereas Ollie Watkins and Dominic Solanke – the latter recalled to the squad after a seven-year absence – provide alternate options.
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In midfield, Carsley may look to supply Declan Rice with extra assist after England had been uncovered defensively towards Greece.
Conor Gallagher has had a formidable begin to his profession with Atletico Madrid, whereas Angel Gomes may very well be handed one other probability to impress.
Gomes was a standout on his full debut when England hosted Finland final month and is a participant Carsley is aware of nicely from the u-21 set-up.
Curtis Jones won’t make his England debut, nonetheless, after withdrawing from the squad as a consequence of a private matter.
England predicted lineup
England predicted XI: Jordan Pickford; Trent Alexander-Arnold, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Levi Colwill; Declan Rice, Angel Gomes, Jude Bellingham; Cole Palmer, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane.
When is Finland vs England?
Finland host England on the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Sunday thirteenth October. Kick-off is 17:00 BST.
What TV channel is Finland vs England?
Finland v England can be out there to observe on ITV1 and STV for UK viewers.
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