England Faces Finland in Crucial UEFA Nations League Match

England‘s national football team is set to face Finland in a pivotal UEFA Nations League Group B2 match on Sunday, October 13, 2024. The encounter, scheduled to kick off at 5:00 PM BST (16:00 GMT), will take place at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Both teams are eager to secure a victory after suffering disappointing defeats earlier in the week.

The match follows England’s recent 2-1 loss to Greece, a result that was met with boos from the fans at Wembley. In response, England manager Lee Carsley has made several changes to the lineup. Dean Henderson replaces Jordan Pickford in goal, while Kyle Walker and Marc Guehi come in for Rico Lewis and Levi Colwill in defense. Midfield sees significant changes as well, with Jack Grealish and Angel Gomes replacing Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon. Jude Bellingham will adopt a more defensive role, and Cole Palmer is expected to play on the right wing. Harry Kane will lead the attack as a lone striker, with Phil Foden dropping to the bench.

Finland, too, is looking to bounce back from their recent losses and will be relying on their home advantage to secure a positive result. The match will be broadcast live on ITV1 and STV in Scotland, with streaming options available via the ITVX app and website, and the STV Player.

In other England football news, the men’s under-19 team, the Young Lions, recently enjoyed a 4-1 victory over the Netherlands in their second game in Marbella, Spain. This win was part of their three-game series in southern Spain, with goals from Kadan Young, Shumaira Mheuka, Lewis Orford, and Mikey Moore securing the victory. The team will conclude their trip with a match against France on Tuesday morning.