England vs Ireland: prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Lee Carsley will want to finish with a win against his own country when England take on the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.

After this game, Carsley will step aside for the incoming Thomas Tuchel, who will formally take charge in January as Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor.

England are still far from full strength for Ireland’s visit to Wembley, with regulars such as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, John Stones, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Phil Foden dropped from the squad.

But that actually offers a bigger opportunity for a number of fringe players and younger stars, with Ollie Watkins, Curtis Jones and Noni Madueke among those who impressed in Greece.

Curtis Jones, Kyle Walker, Harry Kane and Morgan Rogers celebrate the Liverpool midfielder’s goal in England’s 3-0 win over Greece

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Date, start time and location

England vs Ireland is scheduled for a 5pm BST kick-off on Sunday 17 November 2024.

The match will take place at Wembley Stadium in London.

Where can you watch England vs Ireland?

TV channel: In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on ITV1 with coverage from 4pm.

Live stream: Fans can watch the match live online via the ITVX app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard sport‘s live blog, with expert analysis from Dan Kilpatrick, Malik Ouzia and Dom Smith on the ground.

England vs Ireland team news

Lee Carsley is far from having a full England squad to choose from, with as many as nine players dropped from the interim boss’ initial squad.

Harry Kane – who expressed his disappointment at the situation with so many team-mates leaving camp – has been confirmed as a starter by Carsley against Ireland after surprisingly dropping him in favor of Ollie Watkins against Greece.

However, the injury problems appear to show no signs of abating, with Ezri Konsa forced to leave and replaced by Lewis Hall for his debut after the Aston Villa defender suffered a hip injury, meaning either Taylor Harwood-Bellis or Jarrell Quansah would have their first English match could earn. cap at Wembley.

Kane could be joined in a revised England attack by the likes of Jarrod Bowen or Morgan Rogers, or both, while Jude Bellingham is expected to continue in the number 10 role.

Captain Harry Kane returns to the starting line-up

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Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson may be forced to make at least one change for their visit to London after midfielder Jason Knight picked up his second yellow card of their Nations League campaign in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Finland.

He will serve a one-match ban against England, while the Boys in Green are also sweating over the fitness of winger Fetsy Ebosele, who is believed to have returned home with an injury in his first senior start in midweek.

Kasey McAteer and Finn Azaz are on standby for Ireland, while Jayson Molumby could come in to partner Josh Cullen in the center of defense with AZ Alkmaar hitman Troy Parrott – who has seven goals to his name this season in the Dutch Eredivisie – an option to replace Sammie Szmodics up front.

England predicted XI: Pickford; Walker, Guehi, Harwood-Bellis, Hall; Gomes, Gallagher; Bowen, Gibbs-White, Gordon; Kane

Ireland predicted XI: Kelleher; Doherty, Collins, Scales, O’Dowda; McAteer, Cullen, Molumby, Johnston; Parrott, Ferguson

England vs Ireland prediction

Lee Carsley should get his hopes up with a home win for England, as the loss of talent through injuries is offset by the incentive to impress players who might not otherwise have been given the opportunity.

England were clinical in their 3-0 win over Greece, weathering some tough moments and making good use of their chances, and we expect them to have too much for the Irish.

Ireland will feel they have a great chance to upset their nearest rivals on the road, but despite Troy Parrott’s recent string of goals and Evan Ferguson’s efforts up front, they could fall just short.

Head-to-head (h2h) history and results

England beat Ireland 2-0 in Dublin in September, with Declan Rice and Jack Grealish both scoring against the country they could have represented. Overall, the Three Lions have a strong recent record against the Irish, having not lost to them since 1988.

England vs Ireland match odds

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).