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England Vs Finland Predicted Lineups As Lee Carsley Gets Set For Maiden Wembley Outing
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Fresh from overseeing a 2-0 win against Ireland on September 7, England boss Lee Carsley is poised for his maiden Wembley outing.
Carsely enjoyed the perfect start after goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish were enough in Dublin. Now, the former U21 boss gets set to take on Finland at the home of football.
The game will be notable for Harry Kane securing his 100th Three Lions cap. The Bayern Munich striker will become just the tenth player to become a centurion.
To mark the occasion, the England skipper is expected to wear gold boots to go alongside the golden cap which will be presented to him before the game.
You have to go back 23 years for the last time that England played Finland. Goals from Michael Owen and David Beckham helped secure a 2-1 win in a World Cup qualifier.
On that day, the Finnish side included star names such as Jari Litmanen, Sami Hyypia, Antti Niema and goalscorer Aki Riihilahti. Nowadays, the current squad boasts a low calibre of players.
Nonetheless, Carsley will approach the Nations League game with the utmost respect and professionalism. A solid win in front of a passionate home crowd will heighten his chances of replacing Gareth Southgate in the long-run.
The Eagle-Owls head to London fairly low on confidence. Their League B campaign started with a damaging 3-0 defeat to Greece in Piraeus.
However, a chance to showcase their abilities under the lights at Wembley will help restore morale. Especially for some of the younger players who are trying to earn their stripes at international level.
England Team News
England boss Lee Carsley has no fresh injury concerns after the win against Ireland in Dublin. Therefore, uncapped duo Tino Livramento and Noni Madueke could be poised for their first caps.
After receiving their first senior baptisms, Angel Gomes and Morgan Gibbs-White will be hopeful of being afforded more precious minutes.
The England vs Finland predicted lineups indicate Carsley will remain with the attacking quartet of Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Jack Grealish. Eberechi Eze could fill in if Carsley does decide to mix it up.
Another star who is pushing for a start is John Stones. Conor Gallagher will also be hopeful of some game time.
Finland Team News
Finland suffered a couple of injury concerns before and during their defeat to Greece. Midfield duo Rasmus Schuller and Kaan Kairinen are the players in question.
Eagle-Owls boss Markku Kanerva believes Kairinen will not be fit enough to face England. However, a decision on Schuller will be made on the day.
Urho Nissila is on standby. He replaced Schuller in Greece and will be keen to impress if given a chance. Former Norwich City star Teemu Pukki is also pushing for a start.
Ahead of the Nations League clash, the best football betting sites in the UK price England at 11/2 to win 3-0.
England Vs Finland Predicted Lineups:
England Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Guehi, Colwill; Rice, Mainoo; Saka, Grealish, Gordon; Kane
Finland Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Hradecky; Stahl, Hoskonen, Ivanov, Uronen; Peltola, Nissila; Lod, Kamara, Antman; Pohjanpalo