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England must bounce back after their disappointing loss against Greece by dominating in Helsinki. Jack Grealish could return from injury, with Jude Bellingham taking Curtis Jones’ place.
Lee Carsley will look to rectify his risky attack tactics which resulted in an uneven display against Greece. Marc Guehi and Kyle Walker could play pivotal roles, with Harry Kane set for a return as well.
England
After suffering an unexpected loss against Greece in Group B2, England must regroup against Finland in their Group B2 match in Helsinki. Interim manager Lee Carsley will hope for an impressive showing from his side – his ultra-aggressive line-up backfired in Greece so perhaps taking a more conservative approach may be more suitable this time around. Jack Grealish and Declan Rice may hope to add further goals after impressing in Dublin last weekend.
Manchester City’s Phil Foden had an uncharacteristically poor outing against Greece and could be moved out to the right for this game. His spot could potentially be taken by Chelsea’s Cole Palmer who has been impressive recently for his club; alternatively it may fall to Raheem Sterling to start on the left as he continues his impressive form in his new position.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford failed to stop an opponent scoring against Greece, and will hope for a more steady performance this time around. Unfortunately for him though, more experienced Ben Chilwell is expected to start ahead of him.
Spurs’ Kyle Walker and Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold will likely start as full-backs, while Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Chelsea’s Levi Colwill could provide extra defensive cover.
Jack Wilshere of Manchester City is questionable for this match due to a calf injury and may not start. Should he be assessed fit to play, however, he will still be available from the bench if needed.
England’s defence proved resilient against Greece, conceding just two goals in total and will look to keep their defensive form intact in Helsinki. Carsley may opt for the same back four as against Greece, though John Stones could join Marc Guehi – two veterans with plenty of experience between them.
Markku Kanerva will bring a full squad to Helsinki for their trip and is keen to avoid further embarrassment after their defeat by Ireland last week. A win would give Helsinki hope of staying out of League C next season and could give their hopes an invaluable boost of momentum.
Finland
England interim manager Lee Carsley will hope to redeem himself after Thursday’s disappointing 2-1 loss against Greece in the UEFA Nations League with their next Group B2 game at Helsinki. Carsley fielded an experimental lineup against Greece which ultimately fell victim to their superior quality; England currently hold six points after two matches (three behind leader Greece), making their outcome against Finland crucial in terms of reaching League A next season.
Carsley will likely opt for a more familiar line-up against the lowest ranked team, likely featuring Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden as his striker. Foden excelled against Ireland last weekend and will look to continue that effort against one of their lowest-ranked opponents.
Declan Rice will likely start in a defensive midfield position alongside Real Madrid midfielder and potential Ballon d’Or contender Jude Bellingham, with Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer likely starting as an attacking midfielder. Both players have enjoyed excellent form for their clubs this season; hopefully this display against Finland can continue.
At the start of this week, eight players dropped from Carsley’s squad; however, she should still be able to select a strong side for Saturday’s game. Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have made great strides back towards fitness while Trent Alexander-Arnold will also likely be fit enough to feature.
Harry Kane will celebrate a significant achievement when making his 100th England appearance – receiving both a commemorative gold cap and pair of golden boots to commemorate this achievement.
Finland are currently two games into their campaign in the UEFA Nations League and have suffered two consecutive defeats under Markku Kanerva’s coaching, conceding an average of 2.8 goals per match so far. They hope to improve upon a disappointing home draw against Greece by outshone their opponents and hopefully winning on Tuesday.
Lineups
After his side’s surprising 2-1 loss to Greece on Thursday, England manager Lee Carsley will need a strong response against Finland in Helsinki on Sunday. With their Nations League B Group 2 fortunes having plummeted again into fourth position, Carsley hopes victory over Finland can restore England’s fortunes and propel his side back up the table.
Carsley’s ultra-attacking formation faltered against Greece at Wembley and may revert to more conventional formation in this game. Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey may start alongside Chelsea starlet Declan Rice at centre-back while Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden should also feature.
England could strengthen their defence with John Stones and Kyle Walker as potential players to help provide coverage, with Walker making his full debut at left-back soon. Trent Alexander-Arnold could also serve as an inverted left-back as required.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will look to redeem himself following a subpar performance against Greece on Saturday. However, his record against Finland is impressive as two out of his previous three games against them saw clean sheets kept.
Finland will probably deploy a 4-3-2 formation when defending their goal, with Matti Peltola replacing injured Rasmus Schuller and Viljami Sinisalo at center-back and Leo Walta and Joel Pohjanpalo likely providing assistance from central midfield.
Teemu Pukki should make his return after missing the opening game against Greece due to injury. He currently ranks second on Finland’s all-time appearances list and starting against England could help propel him closer towards becoming their most-capped player. Pukki will compete against MLS star Jonathan Lovitz and Ivan Toney (known for being difficult), among others for one of three available right wing positions; Toney could potentially score again; make sure you watch out for this player!
Predictions
After their shock defeat to Greece, England must quickly respond with a win to keep their hopes of qualifying for League A alive. Lee Carsley may make changes in order to avenge his side’s defeat against Greece; here are a few changes he may implement for their match against Finland.
England will trust Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for another campaign as their No 1 goalkeeper, alongside Kyle Walker, John Stones and Marc Guehi in defence. Levi Colwill may act as makeshift left-back while Trent Alexander-Arnold should assume his preferred right-back spot.
Carsley will likely revert back to his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, making alterations to Cole Palmer and Phil Foden’s central midfield pairing after their lackluster display against Greece. Furthermore, Carsley may include Jude Bellingham in midfield in order to provide cover for more offensive players.
As for Carsley’s approach, they will likely utilize a similar formation from that used against Greece. Declan Rice should start as the sole striker while either Charlie Austin or Jordan Henderson provide support from the bench.
Finland coach Markku Kanerva is unlikely to make significant adjustments following their thumping home loss against Greece. Sparta Prague midfielder Kaan Kairinen may miss due to injury while Bayern Munich midfielder Rasmus Schuller had to leave early due to suspension before half time. Joel Pohjanpalo or Teemu Pukki might add some spark against their Greek opponents and hopefully help to secure an important win for Huuhkajat against Athens.
England will likely field several players who could vie for starting roles against South Africa. Jordan Houghton of Manchester City stands a good chance of keeping his spot ahead of Manchester United’s Mattias Stahl, while Everton’s Luke Garbutt could be used on the right flank. Ben Grealish and Jack Wilshere should both feature from the bench as Ben Grealish has left and will not return until after this international break has concluded. Curtis Jones remains unconfirmed despite having left the squad voluntarily and will not return until after this international break has concluded.
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