England vs Ireland: Nations League - LIVE!
England faces Ireland at Wembley in their final match of 2024, with a chance to secure promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League. This matchup will mark Lee Carsley’s last game as interim manager before Thomas Tuchel steps in January. After Thursday’s 3-0 victory in Greece, England can clinch the top position in group B2 with a win.
Gaining promotion is crucial for England as it helps them steer clear of a Nations League play-off in March. This would be an inconvenience for Tuchel and could disrupt his World Cup preparations, so there’s a lot riding on this. Though England has faced several player withdrawals during this camp, they are expected to be more than a match for Ireland, who are just beginning their rebuilding phase under new coach Heimir Hallgrimsson.
Harry Kane is set to rejoin the England team as Carsley has listed him on the bench for the match against Greece. You can catch the game LIVE right here with our special match blog that includes expert commentary and analysis from Dan Kilpatrick, Malik Ouzia, and Dom Smith at Wembley.
Latest Updates on England vs Ireland
Projected starting lineup for England: Pickford; Lewis, Walker, Guehi, Hall; Gallagher, Jones; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.
Projected Starting Lineup for Ireland: Kelleher; Doherty, Collins, Scales, O'Dowda; McAteer, Cullen, Molumby, Johnston; Parrott, Ferguson.
Harry Kane is set to be back in the starting eleven for England this evening.
Ollie Watkins played in Thursday’s 3-0 victory in Greece, but Lee Carsley has brought Kane back for his last match as interim head coach.
Kyle Walker might take on the role of center-back next to Marc Guehi, while Rico Lewis could take the position of right-back. Additionally, Lewis Hall is expected to be given his first start for England at left-back.
Curtis Jones will likely remain in the midfield alongside Conor Gallagher following his standout performance against Greece.
Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, and Anthony Gordon are expected to play just behind Kane, as England is aware that a win against Ireland will secure their return to the top level of the Nations League.
Ezri Konsa has withdrawn from the England team and gone back to Aston Villa because of an injury.
Uncapped players Tino Livramento, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are eager to make their first appearances for England, likely coming on as substitutes.
Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Cole Palmer were part of a group of eight players who pulled out of the England team ahead of the match against Greece.
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Ways To Watch Free Content Online
TV Channel: You can watch the match for free on ITV 1. The broadcast will begin at 4pm GMT, leading up to the kickoff scheduled for 5pm at Wembley.
You can watch it live on ITVX, which is available for free with a subscription.
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England aims to finish 2024 on a positive note as Lee Carsley wraps up his time as interim head coach, with Thomas Tuchel set to take charge in January.
A win against Ireland will ensure that England moves up to the highest level of the Nations League and steer clear of a troublesome play-off in March. This makes the upcoming match at Wembley very important.
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