CONFIRMED lineups for Finland v England clash

The 'Three Lions' kick off matchday four of the UEFA Nations League as they face Finland at the Olympiastadion on Sunday. The two sides played each other last month in matchday two as Kane's brace sealed a 2-0 for England at Wembley. In their entire histories, they have faced 12 times with England triumphing in 10 occasion, while the remaining have ended in draws. 

England currently sit second in Group B2 with six points in total, three behind Greece following Carsley's experimental lineup backfired to a 1-2 defeat on Thursday. Meanwhile, Finland are winless is all three games of the competiiton so far, and are stuck in bottom place with zero points. The Scandinavians desperately need three points if they aim to qualify for a place in the play-offs.

Lee Carsley is set to make changes after his ultra-attacking set up failed to impress. Bukayo Saka and Curtis Jones have left the camp during the weekend and are out for the clash. Saka awaits medical examinations following physical discomforts sustained against Greece, while Jones is ruled out due to a personal commitment. That said, Kane is back after sitting out the Thursday match and could lead the line.

On the ther hand, Finland are expected to welcome former Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki back into the starting lineup. Nevertheless, head coach Markku Kanerva is unlikely to make too many changes from the side that faced England in the previous leg during the September international break.

Finland staring XI: Hradecky (GK); Alho, Hoskonen, Ivanov, Uronen; Kamara, Schuller, Peltola; Jensen, Kallman and Keskinen.

England starting XI: Henderson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Guehi, Walker; Bellingham, Rice; Gomes, Palmer, Grealish; Kane.

 

October 13, 2024