England will look to bounce again shortly from a shock loss in opposition to Greece on Thursday by claiming three Nations League factors away at Finland this coming Sunday.
The Three Lions misplaced 2-1 at Wembley thanks to 2 objectives from Vangelis Pavlidis, with Jude Bellingham scoring for the house facet.
Finland misplaced 2-1 versus the Republic of Eire.
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Finland Latest Type
Following the 2-1 loss in opposition to Eire, Finland have now misplaced 4 aggressive matches in a row.
In September, they misplaced each Nations League matches 3-0 in opposition to Greece and 2-0 in opposition to England. Of their final three, they’ve scored only a single purpose.
Finland Harm Information
Finland haven’t any contemporary damage considerations for the reason that loss in opposition to Eire, however Leo Walta, Rasmus Schuller, High Keskinen and Joel Pohjanpalo had been all withdrawn at varied factors within the sport so may very well be changed, although Pohjanpalo did rating the comfort.
Teemu Pukki is another choice at centre-forward.
Final Finland Lineup
Here is how Finland lined up in opposition to Eire.
England Latest Type
England misplaced the ultimate of the European Championships in opposition to Spain which led to the resignation of Gareth Southgate.
Lee Carlsey took cost of the primary two Nations League matches in September and received them each, 2-0 in opposition to Eire and 2-0 in opposition to Finland respectively.
However, the shock loss versus Greece on Thursday has damage his probabilities of gaining the pinnacle coach job completely – if he needed it.
England Harm Information
There is a contemporary damage concern for England after Bukayo Saka limped off in opposition to Greece clutching his thigh. Carlsey has confirmed that the participant was taken off as a precaution, however it’s extremely unlikely we’ll see him characteristic right here.
Harry Kane wasn’t within the squad on Thursday as he nurses an ankle knock, however might make himself accessible once more.
Kobbie Mainoo, Ezri Konsa and Morgan Gibbs-White all withdrew from the squad earlier than the Greece sport.
Final England Lineup
Here is how England lined up in opposition to Greece.
Finland – Participant To Watch
Finland could have didn’t win on Thursday, however Joel Pohjanpalo nonetheless managed to seek out the again of the online. For membership Venezia and nation, he has three objectives in his final 4 video games.
England – Participant To Watch
Jude Bellingham scored for England on Thursday enjoying in a False 9 function, however it’s unlikely he’ll be retained in that place right here and can transfer additional again. Both approach, he stays England’s talisman at the moment.
Finland vs England – Prediction
Even when England face supposed decrease opposition, they do not are inclined to blow them away however the Three Lions ought to nonetheless have greater than sufficient high quality to bounce again from that loss in opposition to Greece. Kane returning ought to give them a greater point of interest up high.
Scoreline prediction – Finland 0-2 England
Finland vs England – Betting Suggestions
England to Win to Nil
– Finland have misplaced 4 video games in a row and have scored simply two objectives in that point
– England defeated Finland 2-0 in September
